Translation Breakthrough!

by Wendy Tatro
International Director
Living Word Missions

In planting new works, it's necessary to provide Christian materials in the language of the people. We begin by translating our Bible training center curriculum. Second, we endeavor to translate supporting materials...messages by Rev. Kenneth Hagin being at the top of the list.

In partnership with Holy Fire Ministries (Bert Farias, Director), we've begun to press into unreached villages in Gambia and Guinea-Bissau in northern West Africa. Two largely unreached people groups in this region are the Wolof and Mandinka. Our BTC curriculum has been translated into both languages and, in fact, BTCs are operating in both languages under the direction of Alieu Bayo, LWM Gambia Director.

Recently, we received permission to begin translate a new book into both Wolof and Mandinka! Both translations are underway.

There are over 706,000 Mandinka in Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. 40% of Gambia's population is Mandinka. The Mandinka are almost entirely Muslim.

There are over 222,000 Wolof in Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. 15% of Gambia's population is Wolof. In Gambia's capital, however, the Wolof make up 50% of the population, making their language and culture highly influential. In neighboring Muslim-dominated Senegal 80% of the population speaks Wolof. It is said, to be Wolof is to be Muslim.

We would appreciate your prayers as we continue to evangelize this region, with the intent to plant churches and establish Bible training centers. Bro. Bert's next trip to the region is scheduled for May. BTCs have already been established in the capital cities of Gambia (Alieu Bayo, Director) and Guinea-Bissau (Moises Mangal, Director) and a growing church in Cuntanga Village (Bea Saydee, Overseer) in Guinea-Bissau, all by LWM affiliates.


As always, I'm so grateful for your partnership and your support, which makes all of this possible. May the Lord repay your kindness and generosity.

With love and blessings,
Wendy Tatro

P.S. Watch this exciting video of Bro. Bert's last trip to Gambia and Guinea-Bissau!