A story from Chad

A Translator and the Angry Imam

Ten million people in Chad still haven't heard the gospel. This translation team travels many dangerous miles to check each new translation with the communities who will use it — this time, with the village imam watching.

Outside, teenagers waited for a signal to stone the visitors. But as the stories were read aloud, the anger in the room softened. By the end, the imam himself stood up: “If anyone says Jesus is not the savior, he is not a real Muslim, and he should be stoned.”

“I bless the name of the Lord for unfoldingWord and Open Bible Stories. This instrument is inspired! We are sowing seeds in the hearts of Muslims… and one day they will burst into life.”
— A Bible translation partner, Chad

This kind of story isn't unique. Across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, churches continue choosing Open Bible Stories because it removes barriers to sharing God's Word.

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Why Churches Keep Choosing Open Bible Stories

A team's first step toward translating the whole Bible.

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Churches can begin sharing and translating biblical content before completing a full Bible.

Led by the local church

Churches translate, review, and use the stories themselves.

Made to be shared

Stories work naturally through oral storytelling, discussion, and different literacy contexts.

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“It not only overcomes Islamic prejudice but is immediately available in audio and visual formats to share with those who cannot read or write.”

— Chadian Bible translation partner

“I am amazed when I watch our translators train new leaders. They are Muslim-background believers and very new to Christianity, but their knowledge grows so quickly.”

— Sudanese Bible translation leader

“The gospel in story form is easily understandable for Islamic people groups. The community accepts the translation because it is their own work.”

— Sudanese Bible translation leader

“When the government kicked out all Western missionaries, we had to find a way forward. Open Bible Stories and Church-Centric Bible Translation give us those tools.”

— Venezuelan Bible translation partner

“Because it is in my heart language, my mother can read this book. With all my heart, thank you for making this possible.”

— Iranian Bible translation partner

“Open Bible Stories communicate the gospel so well that it is my favorite evangelistic tool in countries once part of the Soviet Union.”

— Eurasian Bible translation partner

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