Stories for the Nations

We are thrilled to announce an immersive event for anyone passionate about seeing God's Word made available and accessible across the globe. "Stories for the Nations" is a week-long seminar in partnership with YWAM, Wycliffe Bible Translators, and SIL Global that offers a deep dive into the heart of Bible translation and Scripture engagement—key elements in ending Bible poverty worldwide.

Why This Event?

When God places the call to end Bible poverty on your heart, where do begin? What do your first steps look like? Finding space and support to answer these questions is critical to stepping into what the Lord is inviting you to.

End Bible Poverty Now (EBPN), is an incredible journey. It will stretch you, test your resilience, and require commitment and sacrifice. You will see God work in and through you in ways you never imagined. Your sacrifices have meaning, your colleagues become family, and—because of your obedience—people around the world will encounter Jesus through Scripture in their own language.

This is why YWAM, Wycliffe Bible Translators, and SIL Global have come together to offer a transformational seminar designed to equip you for this mission.

Bringing God's Word to the Nations

Millions of people still do not have a single verse of Scripture in their heart language. While many organizations are engaged in Bible translation, the task goes beyond just providing words—it's about ensuring people can truly engage with God's Word in a way that transforms lives, families, communities, and entire nations.

Stories are a powerful tool. They resonate deeply with cultures across the world, offering a unique way to share God's truth. This seminar will equip you to understand people's needs and cultural preferences, allowing you to share Scripture in ways that speak to their hearts.

Seminar Details

• Dates: May 5–9, with arrival on May 4 and departure on May 10
• Cost: CHF 290 (without housing) – CHF 410 (with housing)
• Format: This is an event rather than a course, so no lengthy application process—just register here and pay, and you're all set to attend!

Seminar Overview

This immersive training offers three specialized tracks, giving you practical tools to apply in local ministry and outreach to unreached nations and local communities around you:

1. Trauma Healing – Use storytelling to bring hope and restoration to those who have experienced deep pain.
2. Simply the Story – An oral style inductive Bible study teaching and engaging with Scripture in a way that is accessible and transformative for oral cultures.
3. Social Media & Story Producer App – Leverage digital platforms to reach people worldwide, breaking barriers and making Scripture available in new ways. All while learning how to translate stories through the Story Producer App (Android only).

Through face-to-face interactions with seasoned missionaries, you'll have the opportunity to ask the tough questions and receive guidance on how to thrive in your calling. Brief descriptions of these tracks can be found below.

Let's figure it out together. Join us in this mission and be a part of bringing God's Word to every nation!

Choose Your Track: Engage, Equip, and Transform Lives

Track 1: Oral Story-Based Trauma Healing

Many people around the world have experienced deep pain from war, loss, abuse, or natural disasters. This track equips you to use stories, discussions, and activities to help people process trauma through biblical principles and mental health insights.

What You'll Learn:

• Understanding and healing heart wounds
• Grieving and taking pain to God
• The role of forgiveness in healing
• How to lead trauma healing groups in oral cultures

Participants will practice telling stories, leading discussions, and acting out key verses to internalize and reproduce these teachings in their ministry.

Track 2: Simply the Story – Oral Bible Study

This track trains you in inductive Bible study using oral storytelling. It's more than just telling Bible stories—it's about guiding interactive discussions that help people engage with and apply Scripture.

What You'll Learn:

• How to tell and discuss Bible stories in small and large groups
• One-on-one storytelling for outreach
• Coaching and practicing storytelling skills
• How to train others to become storytellers

Through hands-on practice and personalized coaching, you'll develop the confidence and skills to share God's Word effectively in oral cultures.

Track 3: Story Producer App & Social Media for Ministry

In today's digital world, social media and technology are powerful tools for sharing the Gospel. This track equips you to create engaging content and use technology for Bible engagement.

What You'll Learn:

• Social media strategies for outreach and branding
• How to use the Story Producer App to create local-language Bible story videos
• Practical training in producing and sharing digital stories

You'll gain hands-on experience in content creation and learn how to use digital tools to reach unreached communities.

Ready to Join Us?

"Stories for the Nations" is a hands-on, interactive event designed to help you discern your next steps in missions and discover practical ways to help end Bible poverty. If you've ever felt stirred by the needs of those who have yet to experience God's Word in their mother tongue, this event is for you.

Register today and prepare to see how your gifts and passions can play a vital part in carrying the Gospel to every nation. We look forward to journeying with you!

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