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 Billion - Current world population
6,912 Languages currently spoken in the world (SIL Ethnologue)
2,426 Languages with all or a portion of the Bible
429 Languages with a complete Bible
1,144 Languages with only a complete Testament
853 Languages with only a portion of Scripture
4,486 Languages that have no Scripture

LBT's Response

47 Current LBT missionaries
32 LBT associate missionaries
79 Total LBT missionaries
19 LBT Service Center full time staff
2 LBT Service Center part time staff
17 Countries in which LBT is working
26 Bible translation programs in process
50 Scripture Engagement and related programs in progress
4 Language Development programs in progress
52 Different language groups involved
80 Total LBT programs
31 New Testament and other translations completed as of 2008
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:
   Dr. James Maxey
Director of Finance and Operations:
   Mr. Joseph Dunsey, CPA
Director of Advancement:
   Mr. Don F. Ruhter

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