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There are over 700 language groups in this Oceanic nation. Wycliffe Bible Translators USA needs IT professionals to help their work among three language cluster* groups: the Baserana, Kalbar and Kuri Pasai.

Technology has greatly increased the speed of Bible translation, thereby quickening the Great Commission’s pace. But when technology breaks down, translators are stuck! That’s where IT pro’s come in.

Programmers, database specialists, network administrators, web developers, IT managers, and others who provide and operate technology devices are critical to the work of Bible translation.

One of Wycliffe’s openings in Indonesia calls for a multi-skilled computer specialist to support and train computer users. Responsibilities include supporting software, testing and repairing equipment, and installing new components. Click here for a full job description.

Having a modern translation of God’s Word in their mother tongue allows believers to grow in their faith. It also serves as an evangelism tool for those who don’t already have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Pray IT professionals respond to the need in Indonesia. Pray their talents help the Gospel reach lost nations more quickly.

IT professionals are one of Wycliffe’s biggest opportunities to use career skills in Gospel work. There are more than 200 personnel needs worldwide; click here to learn more.

*A language cluster refers to languages that may be linguistically related, and/or from similar geographic regions or cultural backgrounds.

There are over 700 language groups in this Oceanic nation. Wycliffe Bible Translators USA needs IT professionals to help their work among three language cluster* groups: the Baserana, Kalbar, and Kuri Pasai.

Technology has greatly increased the speed of Bible translation, thereby quickening the Great Commission's pace. But when technology breaks down, translators are stuck! That's where IT pros come in.

Programmers, database specialists, network administrators, web developers, IT managers, and others who provide and operate technology devices are critical to the work of Bible translation.

One of Wycliffe's openings in Indonesia calls for a multi-skilled computer specialist to support and train computer users. Responsibilities include supporting software, testing and repairing equipment, and installing new components. Click here for a full job description.

Having a modern translation of God's Word in their mother tongue allows believers to grow in their faith. It also serves as an evangelism tool for those who don't already have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Pray that IT professionals will respond to the need in Indonesia. Pray for their talents to help the Gospel reach lost nations more quickly.

IT professionals are one of Wycliffe's biggest opportunities to use career skills in Gospel work. There are more than 200 personnel needs worldwide; click here to learn more.

*A language cluster refers to languages that may be linguistically related, and/or from similar geographic regions or cultural backgrounds.

That's why the Every Child Ministries (ECM) children's home, Haven of Hope, longed to expand their academy. ECM is teaming up with Girls for Africa to make this dream a reality.

They'll be completing construction of the school, adding computer technology, and enhancing educational programs emphasizing math and science.

ECM's Lorella Rouster says, "We are hoping to…graduate students that have greater educational and employment opportunities; having computer skills makes them much more employable.

"Equipping them in a job in science [gives] a view of ending the cycle of poverty in their families."

Haven of Hope Academy operates with a Christian worldview. The school accepts students from all religions and backgrounds, and they're not afraid to share the Good News.

"The school maintains a very strong Christian emphasis. So every student that attends has the chance to know Christ as Savior. They often make every effort to pass that faith on to their families," explains Rouster.

"We feel that those attempts will be more respected, better received as we provide the students more possibilities of breaking out of that cycle of poverty."

Right now, Girls for Africa is packing up a sea container for West Africa to be shipped on April 1. Click here to see a list of items you can help send. The deadline for this year's IRS receipts has passed, but you can still send donations.

You could also support the academy financially. Rouster says, "Right now, we have a donor who will match every gift that is given through the project, through the end of this month."

Click here to help ECM and Girls for Africa build a brighter future for kids in West Africa.

Prayer is a vital instrument, too. Pray that God will open the eyes and ears of students to receive the Gospel.

"We need prayer for God's guidance and help all through the project," adds Rouster.