ECG Matthew IM Cluster
Languages participating in this cluster:
- Fuliiru
- Lika
- Tembo
- Budu-Nita
In the aftermath of a ten-year civil war, the Democratic Republic of Congo is emerging from isolation. The agricultural societies of the Bantu language family are struggling with widespread poverty. They lack access to education, information technology and basic services like health and safety.
The Budu, Lika, Tembo and Fuliiru translators have completed Genesis and Luke in their mother tongues. These Scriptures are offering hope to a suffering people. The translators are ready now to take the next step in providing the Word of God to their communities.
At the end of this project, these four new consultants in training (CITs) may be qualified as full consultants. This is a strategic part of meeting the myriad translation needs in Africa.
News from the Field
- May05
Four languages in The Democratic Republic of the Congo
Translators from four languages have recently completed Genesis and Luke and are now tackling the Gospel of Matthew. Such enthusiasm is perhaps spurred on by compassion for their people who face the aftermath of a ten-year civil war. In a country where many make a living by farming, they work and work, yet continue to face widespread poverty. Many turn to traditional religion for some assurance, but find themselves still trapped in fear and hopelessness. - Jan12
Matthew Cluster of Congo
In the aftermath of a ten-year civil war, the Democratic Republic of Congo is emerging from isolation. The agricultural societies of the Bantu language family are struggling with widespread poverty. They lack access to education, information technology and basic services like health and safety. The Budu, Lika, Tembo and Fuliiru translators have completed Genesis and Luke in their mother tongues. These Scriptures offer hope to a suffering people.
