Imagine never having read the Bible because it doesn't exist in a language you understand.

On this episode of The MercyCast, Raleigh Sadler talks with Stephanie de Oliveira, Director of Church Relations at Wycliffe Bible Translators, about the urgent global mission of Bible translation and reaching communities still waiting for Scripture.

Stephanie shares her journey into missions and explains why Bible translation is a ministry of the global Church—including the growing need for oral, audio, visual, and sign-language Scripture.

In This Episode

• Why Bible translation is still needed
• The challenges of reaching remote and persecuted communities
• How local churches are leading translation efforts
• Why Scripture must be accessible in the language people understand
• How churches can participate through prayer, giving, advocacy, sending, and going
• The Adopt a Verse initiative connecting churches with translation projects

The Bigger Picture

Bible translation isn't simply about putting words on a page. It's about giving people the opportunity to encounter God's Word, hear the Gospel, and see themselves as part of God's story.

The global Church has a role to play.

Take the Next Step

How is God calling you to participate? Pray. Give. Advocate. Send. Go.

Share this episode with your church, missions team, or small group and help others discover why Bible translation is foundational to the Great Commission.

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