Local ownership

Equipping the church to lead In the middle of the workshop last month, Rev. Ben introduced me to an interesting man. This man had come to the city looking for Rev. Ben because he’d heard about how the Alis i Ron are owning their own Bible translation project as a community–and he wanted the same… Continue reading Local ownership

Wrights’ prayers 8/23/23

Sometimes we don’t do the best at getting these out during “lulls” between Benjamin’s trips but here’s some prayer points for this week: – Home school has resumed! – Pray for recovery for Rev. Ben and 2 of the Ron community members who were in a car accident – the SUV rolled, but landed upright… Continue reading Wrights’ prayers 8/23/23

A Trainer’s Happy Place

A man raised his hand, “We really appreciate these demonstrations in English, but what about doing it in our language?”   I replied, “That’s a great idea. You and who?” *Everyone laughs* A few moments later he and another man were in front of the room doing a demonstration of one of the translation testing… Continue reading A Trainer’s Happy Place

Headed to Nigeria

Thank you for your prayers that this would come together. Praise: Pray for: -Benjamin & Shanna

Ill at home, daddy gone

Please pray for Shanna as she manages sick kids while I fly to DC for my visa. Pray especially that she and baby Cyrus don’t get it. I’d also like to avoid heaving on the plane. Right now Mira is coming down with it and Anastasia seems to be getting over it, Peregrine might have… Continue reading Ill at home, daddy gone