DECEMBER 2024 Translation News

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International Translation Services (ITS)

International Translation Services (ITS) works in collaboration with colleagues in SIL and other agencies to creatively steward and advance the translation practices, tools, methods, and training necessary to enable a supportive environment for individuals and communities to flourish and engage with Scripture. We value: Interconnectedness. Capacity Building. Diversity. Innovation.

December 2024 90 Years Old… And Counting! - Greg Dekker Translation Training & Development Updates - Phil King Global Consultant Pool - Viji Mathew Asia Logos Training - Nick Peterson Orality Services Updates - Kris Toler New Translation Consultant Andrew Pitcher - Africa Mainor Mora - Mexico Tito Lopez - Mexico Victoriano Santiago Cayetano - Mexico Jenner Valdivia - Peru Interviews with Translation Consultants Teryl Gonzalez News ETEN Summit 2024 Report - Phil King Like Drinking Water: FlexTrans in Peru - Kelly Martin TDE Asia 2024 - Amber Jasa Retirement - Tuula O'Rear Coming Events Narrative Discourse Analysis for Translation (May 2025) Cameroon (French) ICON-25 (May 2025) Johannesburg, South Africa EMDC (May 2025) The Netherlands Narrative Discourse Analysis for Translation (Sep 2025) Tanzania BT Conference 25 (Oct 2025) Thailand

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90 Years Old… And Counting!

• Greg Dekker - International Translation Services

Director In 1934… Mahatma Gandhi suspended his campaign of civil disobedience in India. The “Great Fire of Hakodate in Japan killed over 2,000 people and injured a further 9,500. Now considered one of the worst city fires in Japanese history. Following the death of President Hindenburg, Adolf Hitler united the offices of the German Chancellor and the President, declaring himself ‘Führer’ (leader). Dr Frederick Banting, a Canadian medical scientist who co-discovered insulin was knighted by King George V. Banting remains to this day the youngest Nobel laureate at age 32. The first Masters golf tournament took place, with American Horton Smith winning and taking the first prize of $1,500. Leo Szilard, a Hungarian physicist, patented the idea for a nuclear fission reactor. Some world Christian Church events in 1934: Leaders of the Protestant church met in Barmen, Germany to issue the Barmen Declaration: The declaration was written in opposition to the "Faith Movement of the German Christians", which sought to align the Protestant church with Nazi ideals. The Evangelical and Reformed church was formed. The Christian Council of Tanzania was founded, an umbrella organization for most Christian denominations in Tanzania. A Chinese Christian, Zhang Shuisheng and an American missionary couple, John and Betty Stam, were beheaded in Anhui Province. This is considered one of the most well-known martyrdoms in the history of Christianity in China. The Methodist Church in Korea became autonomous and elected a Korean bishop. Lutheran missions were active in New Guinea, alongside other Protestant denominations, with ongoing efforts to reach the indigenous population in the highlands. And in 1934, the Summer Institute of Linguistics was born as a training institute for Bible Translation! On Sunday, Nov 10th, 2024 the SIL International Board and the Executive Leadership team celebrated with Calvary Church of Santa Ana, California, SIL’s 90-year anniversary. Calvary Church has been involved with SIL for 90 years! They have contributed to the translation of 23 Bibles, and have been instrumental in the provision of three SIL Executive Directors: William Cameron Townsend, Ken Pike, and John Watters all came from this church, as well as many other staff of SIL! Diane and I made the 11-hour round trip drive from our home to join the service and the luncheon which followed, and we are so glad we did! During the festivities we heard examples of the amazing things God has accomplished through SIL over these 90 years. We heard about the UNESCO King Sejong 2023 Literacy Award given to an outstanding SIL project in Eurasia. We heard the testimony of Mary Pudaite who said, “I would not be here today if the Bible had not been translated into my Hmar language.” We understood better the connection between Bible translation and community economic sustainability through the story of the development and vision of Nirmaan from Saju George John of India. And we heard details of how William Cameron Townsend’s vision for Bible translation through the work of SIL has profoundly changed the landscape of modern mission in the 20th century. And this vision has expanded holistically to include such ministries as Trauma Healing, Faith And Farming, and innovative technologies that accompany Bible translation (like Scripture Forge and Open TN) and literacy (like Bloom). This quote, among many, stuck with many of us who attended, “For many people there are two major transformations which happen in their lives. One is when they learn to read. The other is when they come to faith in Jesus. And often one of those transformations leads to the other.” Ian Hollman, Assoc. Executive Director, SIL International Language Services describes it this way, “This quote seemed to simply explain SIL’s motivation of serving in many aspects of people’s lives to see how use of their languages can help them flourish, with the expectation that a holistic approach demonstrates God’s love for them and starts a journey towards salvation.” Happy anniversary, SIL Global! We’re so glad to be a part of the legacy!

Translation Training & Development Updates

• Phil King

An AI bot (the AI Companion on Zoom) has taken over from Phil to give some reflections on the Bible Translation Training and Development Community of Practice in November (sign up at the EMDC Academy to watch the video or join future sessions) . Eshinee Veith (LBT) presented on the topic "Copilot or Crutch: AI Translation Tools and Translator Competency Development". We covered: the impact of AI tools on translator competency development and the need to adapt training approaches; ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in Bible translation, particularly regarding minority language communities; the potential for AI tools to both enhance and potentially hinder certain aspects of the translation process; the need to balance efficiency gains with maintaining the value of the translation process itself, including indigenous theological reflection; and concerns about the long-term sustainability and dependency on AI tools in translation work. Here's a fun-style blog post about the pros and cons of AI in Bible translation based on the discussion: AI and Bible Translation: Holy Helper or Digital Devil? Pros: (1) Speedy Scriptures: AI can zip through drafts faster than you can say "amen"! (2) Polyglot Power: Instantly access commentaries in multiple languages. Babel, eat your heart out! (3) Consistency is Key: AI tools like Aqua keep your translation on track, no more "oops" moments in verse 23. (3) Resource Bonanza: Even remote translators can tap into a wealth of materials. It's like having a theological library in your pocket! Cons: (1) Lost in Translation (AI skills): Are we creating Bible editors instead of translators? The art of drafting might become as rare as a left-handed apostle. (2) Ethical Entanglements: Privacy concerns for minority languages. Do we really want AI knowing how to say "covfefe" in every tongue? (3) The Last Expert Standing: If AI does all the heavy lifting, who'll be left to teach the next generation of translators? (4) Energy Vampire: AI's appetite for electricity could make your carbon footprint bigger than Goliath's sandals. The Verdict: Like a good potluck, it's all about balance. Use AI as the bread in your translation sandwich - helpful at the start and finish, but let human translators be the meaty middle. After all, the Word became flesh, not silicon! Remember, friends: AI might be intelligent, but it's God who gives wisdom. So let's use these tools wisely, keeping our eyes on the divine while we dabble with the digital. Amen to that!

Global Consultant Pool

• Viji Mathew The Global Consultant Pool (GCP) held a staff retreat 1016 November 2024 in Dallas for professional development, spiritual enrichment, and team bonding. This retreat exemplified GCP's commitment to professional excellence and its focus on empowering consultants to advance the Bible Translation movement. It stood out not only for its high-quality training sessions but also for its collaborative spirit and a shared vision to tackle the evolving challenges of Bible translation. The event highlighted GCP’s capacity for innovation, fostering a sense of unity among its members, and equipping them to meet the dynamic needs of communities worldwide. The morning plenary sessions featured Dr. Brian Webster, Professor of Old Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, who delivered compelling insights into the intersection of scripture, linguistics, and technology. His keynote address encouraged GCP consultants to envision their work within a broader theological and global context. Afternoons were dedicated to specialized training sessions, focusing on enhancing technical skills and consultancy capabilities. Key sessions included Paratext Advanced Training, AI in Bible Translation, Oral Bible Translation (OBT), Scripture Forge Training, and HearThis & Transcelerator Demos.

Asia Logos Training

• Nick Peterson I recently had the privilege of traveling with Paul O'Rear and Matthew Lee to a Translation Development Event (TDE) in Asia. We trained translators and translation consultants on how to use Logos Bible Software more effectively. TDEs are a fantastic opportunity for participants to sharpen their skills, explore new areas of interest, and gain the tools to continue their studies independently. The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing that they no longer feel intimidated by Logos and are excited to explore it further. This was my first time teaching alongside two other facilitators, and I enjoyed the collaborative dynamic. Together, we taught two intensive classes over six days—Logos TW Beginner for the first three days, and Logos TW Intermediate/Advanced for the next three. In the Beginner level, we covered basic navigation, searching, workspace setup, and program settings. The Intermediate/Advanced level built on this, introducing tools like text comparison, Bible Word Study, Passage Guide, and advanced searches, as well as how to integrate personal documents into Logos. If you’re not currently using Logos TW or feel it’s too complicated, I encourage you not to be discouraged. Logos is a powerful tool with endless capabilities, but even mastering a few key features can significantly enhance your work. If you or your group would like training on how to use Logos TW, please reach out to us at nick_peterson@sil.org, paul_orear@sil.org, or translationoffice_int@sil.org. We’d be happy to help! God bless you in your work, and may you continue to be empowered by the resources He has provided.

Orality Services Updates

• Kris Toler I recently had the opportunity to attend the ETEN Summit in Virginia. It was such a blessing to hear about the advances that are being made towards eradicating Bible poverty in the world. Bible translation ministries and strategic partners are collaborating to have a collective impact on ensuring that all people have access to God’s word. When we work together, we can have a greater impact than any one organization working by itself. It was encouraging to see how Oral Bible Translation (OBT) is playing an important role in these advances. During the OBT panel portion of the Summit they shared that in 2021 there were 185 OBT projects in the world. In 2024, there are now 976 OBT projects. Not only are we seeing more projects starting but more projects are completing New Testaments. They shared during the summit that there is one completed New Testament in Zambia and three in India that will be dedicated in the next few months. It is a blessing to see oral cultures having access to the Scriptures in their language. As organizations working together to support Bible translation, we celebrate with these communities that are dedicating God’s Word in their languages.

New Translation Consultants Andrew Pitcher, Mainor Mora, Tito Lopez, Victoriano Cayetano, Jenner Valdivia

Andrew Pitcher - Africa Congratulations to Andrew Pitcher working with SIL Southern Africa Service Group (SOA) on completing all the requirements for certification as a Translation Consultant. Jonathan van den Broek (Translation Domain Team Leader for AngloLusophone Africa) announced that the SIL Africa Area accreditation committee for translation consultants has examined his dossier, and they are pleased to say that the committee has formally recognized him as a Translation Consultant. Hessel Visser was his primary mentor. He also had input from seven SIL and UBS translation consultants, and supervised checking experiences in oral, written, and sign language projects in Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia. In addition, the SIL GSLT (Global Sign Languages Team) has also approved Andrew as a Sign Language Translation Consultant. Having worked in nonprofit community development and banking since 1997, Andrew and his wife Sophia joined Wycliffe in 2010. After French study in Chambéry, France, Andrew served in finance and as a project funding coordinator with SIL Senegal in Dakar. In late 2015, they joined SIL Southern Africa Service Group (SOA) and moved to Cape Town. Andrew became a Translation Consultant-in-Training in 2016 and in 2017 completed AFTRACT at Ruiru, Kenya. In 2017, they began serving as Exegetes and Translation Advisors for the South African Sign Language Bible Translation Project, a Chronological Bible Translation (CBT) project translating 112 stories from Genesis to Revelation for publication on the Deaf Bible app. Andrew has an A.B. (East Asian Studies) from Harvard University and in 2023 completed the M.A. (Linguistics) at Dallas International University, writing a thesis under the supervision of Paul Kroeger which analyzed a verbal prefix in Xhosa. Andrew has a split assignment with SOA and Global Sign Languages Team (GSLT) and currently is serving remotely from Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Mainor Mora - Mexico Congratulations to Mainor Mora working with SIL Mexico, on completing all the requirements for certification as a Translation Consultant. Rick Floyd and Dwight Shaver, on behalf of the SIL Americas Translation accreditation team, have recognized him as a Translation Consultant. Doug Towne was his primary mentor. Over a period of three years he completed the consultant training with SIL Mexico, including finishing the Americas TCDW in 2022. He is part of the first generation using the CBC process.

He started in Scripture translation in 2011 he completed the CILTA (Curso Internacional de lingüística, Traducción y Alfabetización) training in Peru. After CILTA, he served for seven years in Equatorial Guinea with the Rumbo a las Naciones program. There he assisted with the revision of the book of Luke, translation of portions of the pastoral letters, and portions of Psalms and Proverbs in the Ndowe Kombe and Ndowe Benga languages. Mainor has a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering (2009 University of Costa Rica). He received a Certificate in Linguistics and Translation. His passion for the Scriptures led him to also study biblical languages and theology, culminating in a Master's in Biblical Studies from SETECA (Seminario Teológico Centroamericano) Guatemala in 2019. Currently he is studying at DTS (Dallas Theological Seminary) for an MA in Biblical Counseling. He is fluent in Spanish and English.

Tito Lopez - Mexico Congratulations to Tito Lopez working with UNTI (Unión Nacional de Traductores Indígenas), on completing all the requirements for certification as a Translation Consultant. Rick Floyd and Dwight Shaver, on behalf of the SIL Americas Translation accreditation team, have recognized him as a Translation Consultant. Andrew Case was his primary mentor. Tito participated in the SC internship program. He then joined the ILV (Instituto Lingüístico de Verano) series of training workshops for translation CiTs in 2021. From 2022 to 2023 he did supervised consulting in a variety of projects and with various types of biblical literature. Tito studied theology (2010) at Seminario Reina Valera (Reina Valera Seminary) with an emphasis on Christian education. He completed a Bachelor of Arts (2020) in Biblical Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University. He started in Scripture translation in 2014 when he attended a translation conference organized by UNTI. In 2015 he began working in oral Bible translation with seven language communities. Tito then supervised the Cuicatec project while they were translating the Gospels. To date, he has coordinated and implemented Oral Bible translation (OBT) in five language groups. In addition, he has mentored two people, training them to become Oral Bible translation facilitators. Currently he also serves as the UNTI Director of Indigenous Leadership Development.

Victoriano Santiago Cayetano Mexico Congratulations to Victoriano Santiago Cayetano working with UNTI (Unión Nacional de Traductores Indígenas), on completing all the requirements for certification as a Translation Consultant. Rick Floyd and Dwight Shaver, on behalf of the SIL Americas Translation accreditation team, have recognized him as a Translation Consultant. Christopher Lovelace was his primary mentor, and he has also been mentored by Caleb Redfield, Josema Oviedo, Victor Gomez, Andrew Case, and Douglas Towne. Victoriano participated in the SC internship program and the ILV (Instituto Lingüístico de Verano) series of training workshops for translation CiTs. He completed a Bachelor of Arts (2020) in Biblical Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University. He is currently finishing an M.Div. from The Southern Theological Baptist Seminary and is also still a student at Israel Institute of Biblical Studies. Victoriano comes from Oaxaca, Mexico and after pastoring his home church for a few years, in 2003 he recognized the need for a Bible in Mixe, his mother tongue. Although studying the Bible for his preaching, he realized that he did not fully understand the key words. This led him to dedicate himself more seriously to translation work. In 2008 he joined UNTI and was trained initially as a an Exegetical Facilitator, before moving on to the translation CiT training.

Jenner Valdivia - Peru Congratulations to Jenner Valdivia working with SIL Peru, on completing all the requirements for certification as a Translation Consultant. Rick Floyd and Dwight Shaver, on behalf of the SIL Americas Translation accreditation team, have recognized him as a Translation Consultant. His primary mentors were Rick Floyd and Rodolfo Senn. Jenner holds a double Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and International Business, specializing in Custom Operations. He worked as an import manager for several years. After being called to serve in Bible translation, he completed CILTA (Curso Internacional de Lingüistica, Traducción y Alfabetización) in 2014 and 2015, a Bachelor's degree in Theology (2022), and a Master's degree in Biblical Literature. He is currently completing a Master's degree in Linguistics, with a thesis on evidentials in Lambayeque Quechua. Since 2016, he has been a translation and linguistic facilitator in the Lambayeque Quechua Old Testament translation project. He has also supported the translation of biblical texts into Spanish. Since 2015, he has been involved in training new Latin American missionaries and developing literacy and church growth materials in Lambayeque Quechua. He completed consulting internships in Peru and Brazil with Wanca Quechua (2018), Gavião (2023, 2024), and two languages of the Panoan family (2024). He has been attending SILTEC since 2021.

Interviews with Translation Consultants We asked an experienced Translation Consultant, Teryl Gonzalez, to share her thoughts concerning her work and philosophy of ministry. Experienced consultants have been a key organizational resource over the years, equipping and encouraging others to academic and professional excellence while providing much needed leadership and service to many Bible translation organizations.

Teryl Gonzalez Wycliffe USA, Global Partnerships What gets you excited when you work with others in Bible translation? I rejoice when I see individuals experiencing hope and growth as Jesus reveals himself to them through his Word. The fact that we now have new training models and exegetical resources that allow this to happen from Day 1 of a new project is doubly joyful.

What do you see as the place of the church in Bible translation? The church is at the center of Bible translation! When Bible translation is a ministry of the church, I believe it is appropriate for those of us who have a bit more experience or technical background to align ourselves, and if necessary re-align ourselves, to serve the church, helping them accomplish their ministry goals. My consulting philosophy is quite different than it was even 1 or 2 years ago: it is to serve as a quality assurance mentor to the church, helping them to achieve their quality goals for their own translation projects. All of my current work revolves around “equipping the saints for the work of the ministry.” What translation resources do you really value? My favorites are the FIA oral exegetical resources, produced by SRV Partners, and the Church-based Bible Translation (CBBT) training courses that enable church leaders to produce good quality drafts from Day 1. These resources were designed for Oral and Deaf translators, so they are especially powerful for those audiences. However, they are equally effective for written translation projects. The creators of these resources are standing on the shoulders of giants. It is because of the excellent resources that have already been developed (for example, Translator's Notes) that these new resources are possible. How do you continue to grow as a consultant? It seems to be that about 95% of that is simply having a growth mindset. Be curious, stay open, don’t let yourself get stuck in what you’ve always done or known. If your father was a scribe, and your grandfather before him was a scribe… you might think you should be a scribe too. And that may be a great idea. Unless it is the year that Gutenberg invents the printing press! What are your top tips for someone starting on a career path in Bible translation? We are in a highly dynamic era in the Bible translation movement. We need leaders who will be like the sons of Issachar, “men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do.” Remain sensitive to how the Spirit of God is moving in our times, and be flexible about tactics and tools.

News ETEN Summit 2024 Report

• Phil King The ETEN Summit (Nov 11-14) gathered Bible translation leaders and partners from diverse organizations to discuss progress, challenges, and innovative strategies toward achieving the All Access Goals (AAG) by 2033. This year’s summit emphasized the theme "Unstoppable," reflecting the commitment to ensure access to Scripture for all people. Several times the All Access Goals were described as being ‘catalytic’ towards sustainable Bible translation, rather than a ‘conclusion’ in themselves. The week was structured around the armour of God, and included worship, prayer and presentations on issues like sharpened data, innovative technology and processes, church led translation in Zambia, quality assurance mentors, oral translation, sign language translation, and fundraising progress. Here are just a few things that might be of interest to readers here: 2033 prayer: Why not set an alarm at 20.33 every day to pray for increasing access to Scripture? Also do join in with prayer times led by different BT organisations every month in the ETEN Community Hub. The Community Hub is a great way to keep informed about developments across the ETEN organisations. Avoiding duplication. Rev79 now includes a language planning component, where organisations can log any languages they are currently working with or are intending to work with in the future. This should aid communication between organisations seeking to work with the same community. Look up the ‘language profile’ for any language you are familiar with, and check that the ‘reporting orgs’ and ‘engagement details’ have the information you would like to see there. Many new tools were demonstrated that are now freely available: Audio Visual Translation Tool (AVTT) is a great tool for oral drafting, and is now available for anyone via https://www.translate.bible/. Biblica is producing a new open access critical text of the Greek New Testament, available at https://nt.bible. The Bible Well (well.bible) is available on desktop or mobile apps to give you easy access to the FIA (Familiarisation, Internalisation, Articulation) resources and other materials available in the Bible Aquifer, a collection of open access resources. This video shows the impact. The materials in the Aquifer can be found here. Faithbridge is an AI chatbot, which you can use to ask a translation question in any language, which will then query the resources in the Bible Aquifer, and give a response in your language. You may feel overwhelmed by the number of tools available now and what they each contribute! The tools.bible website now has a page on the BT Process which gives links to all the tools that can help with each different stage of a BT translation process. Materials and tools presented at the commit are explained in more detail through the summit resources page. Finally some quotes that stood out from the week: “Collaboration is a path to institutional humility” John Cortines, McLellan Foundation “We believe the AAG can be a reality but only if we all recommit together. We’re also sure progress towards them can’t happen if we remain comfortable, but at least we can be uncomfortable together” - Stephen Cave, Chief Strategist of ETEN Innovation Lab

Like Drinking Water: FlexTrans in Peru

• Kelly Martin Kelly Martin published a new SIL blog article, Like Drinking Water, about Mark Bean and the Quechua communities of Peru using FlexTrans technology to accelerate long-awaited translations. Bean (SIL Senior Translation Consultant) recalls the outpouring of requests for churches to begin using Quechua in their services. The opportunity to listen and learn in their own language completely transformed the depth of people’s understanding. Many described the change as yaku upuyla, “Like drinking water.” Without language barriers in place, people receive the lessons as easily and naturally as a drink of water. In 1989, Bean began using CARLA (Computer-Assisted Related Language Adaption), a software translation program that was originally designed with the Quechua language in mind. Now in 2023, Bean transitioned to using FlexTrans, a more modern version of the CARLA software. He began a new field trial using FlexTrans with the goal of translating 13 biblical chapters for another Quechua project. They exceeded this goal, and to date, more than 50 chapters are complete. Moving forward, plans exist to translate four more Quechua Old Testaments using FlexTrans.

TDE Asia 2024

• Amber Jasa The SIL Asia Translation Development Event (TDE Asia 2024) was held 24-31 October. TDE is exclusively focused on Translation personnel: Translation Advisors, Mid-Level Quality Assurance (MLQA) personnel, Exegetical Advisors, MTTs who do exegesis, and Translation Consultants, because these are the ones that influence the translation projects the most. 200+ participants came together to upskill their translation skills, learn new skills and connect with other translation personnel from across the region. Among those participants there were 11 SIL OUs represented and 22 different organisations, the majority being localised BT organisations. An estimated 150+ language communities and language projects have been impacted by this event. With the success of this second TDE, plans are in place to hold TDE regularly, approximately every 18 months alternating between Eurasia and Asia. The next TDE will be in Eurasia in February 2026, and the following TDE will be in Asia October 2027. For more information contact thomas_hemphill@sil.org or amber_jasa@sil.org.

Retirement

• Tuula O'Rear Greg Dekker announced the retirement of Tuula O'Rear at the end of December 2024 from the ITS (International Translation Services) team. She has been assisting Greg as an Administrative Assistant in ITS since January 2018, working out of the Dallas ILC (International Linguistics Center).

In 1986 Tuula went to PNG as a Wycliffe Finland member. While there, she met Paul O'Rear, they got married in Finland, and then started a translation project in the Western Province. Their second child, Samuel, was born in PNG with disabilities, which made it necessary for them to return home in 1994. They served two years in Dallas where Tuula worked in the GIAL library. Then they left SIL for a while, living in Pennsylvania and Washington states. In 2014 the Lord called them back to SIL and they moved to Dallas. Tuula continues to be the caretaker of now 31-year old Samuel. Thank you for your service, Tuula! We pray all the best for you in the next season of your life.

Coming Events 2025 - 28 Apr-16 May. Narrative Discourse Analysis for Translation (in French). Cameroon 2025 - 05-10 May. ICON-25: The SIL International Conference & Vision 2025 Celebration. Johannesburg, South Africa 2025 - 19-22 May. EMDC. The Netherlands 2025 - 10-23 September. Narrative Discourse Analysis for Translation. Tanzania 2025 - 28-31 October. Bible Translation Conference 2025. Chiangmai, Thailand

Useful Links Bible Translation Consultant Competencies / YouTube channel for BT Competencies SIL Senior Translation Consultants Email the SIL International Translation Office / International Translation Services ILS page Join/visit the SIL Translation Resources Google Group Visit the public SIL.org/Translation site Find Translation Resources (both free download and for purchase) SIL.org/Resources/Publications Bamboo Project website / Journal of Translation Mentoring Matters website - Mentor Training Courses Consultant Development and Management Team Progress.Bible Information / Memoriam website

SIL Translation Services International Leadership Team Greg Dekker - ITS Director Angeline Foo - International Coordinator for Translation Research and Practice Paul O'Rear - International Coordinator for Translation Resources Phil King - International Coordinator for Translation Training and Development Kris Toler - International Coordinator for Oral Translation Services Viji Mathew - Director, Global Consultant Pool Brian Migliazza - ITS Operations and Project Management

Area Translation Coordinators Angeline Foo & Amber Jasa - Asia Greg Carlson - Pacific Drew Maust - Francophone Africa Jonathan van den Broek - Anglo-Lusophone Africa Tim Robinson (interim) - Eurasia Rick Floyd & Dwight Shaver - Americas Bernadet van der Louw - Global Sign Languages Team (GSLT)

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