Facts and Figures
English speaking people are used to having a wide range of choices when they select a Bible. There are at least 250 different translations and editions of the Bible in English. The rest of the world is not as fortunate.
Around the World
6.5 Billion - Current world population
6,909 Languages currently spoken in the world (SIL Ethnologue)
2,479 Languages with all or a portion of the Bible
451 Languages with a complete Bible
1,185 The number of language communities which have access to the New Testament in their heart language
843 Languages with only a portion of Scripture
4,430 Languages that have no Scripture
LBT's Response
72 Total LBT missionaries
41 Current LBT missionaries
31 Current LBT associate missionaries
18 LBT Service Center staff
15 Countries in which LBT is working
22 Bible translation programs in process
59 Scripture Engagement and related programs in progress
4 Language Development programs in progress
51 Different language groups involved
85 Total LBT programs
32 New Testaments, 1 Old Testament and other translations completed
7 Million people who have or had access to God's Word from those completed Scriptures.
At LBT
Incorporated: May 19, 1964
State of Incorporation: California
Founders:
Rev. Morris and Lois Watkins
Executive Director:
Dr. Marshall R. Gillam
Director of Program Ministries:
Mr. David Snyder
Director of Finance and Operations:
Mr. Joseph Dunsey, CPA
