Our Vision
All people experience blessing and life transformation by engaging with the Word of God.
Our Mission
To partner with Great Commission organizations to illuminate the Scripture gap in a way that inspires informed action to meet local language needs.
Our Impact
Empowering Bible translation and Scripture Engagement organizations to make strategic decisions in over a thousand languages and impact 2 billion people.
Our Values
Servants
We work with our partners with a heart of humility and service.
Insightful
We proactively provide insights and anticipate partner needs.
Trustworthy
We responsibly curate and protect the data in our stewardship.
Our History
In 2015 leaders from ETEN, SIL, Wycliffe Global Alliance, and United Bible Societies birthed the vision for ProgressBible. In 2016 ProgressBible built its first information service, and in 2017, its first Data Contributor agreement was signed. Since then ProgressBible has partnered with many additional organizations to provide information services with the purpose of informing ministry decision-makers and equipping communicators in the Great Commission.
Stewarded by SIL
ProgressBible is an SIL managed program with deep collaboration from many other partners.
SIL is a global, faith-based nonprofit that works with local communities around the world to develop language solutions that expand possibilities for a better life.
Our Staff
Christy Liner
Strategic Advisor
“I have fallen in love with Jesus through reading Scripture and I want every person to have that same opportunity to experience Jesus in their own language.”
Terry Dehart
Data Analyst
"And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. (ESV) Matthew 24:14"
Vanessa Delgado
Project Manager
"I want every person to know that God values their language and they have direct access to Him. They are fully known and loved just as they are."
Dwayne Emberson
Data Warehouse Specialist
"Translating God’s word is a very technical process, and I am humbled and excited to use my programming skills in the effort to bring His word to all the world.”
Alain-Daniel Wa-Baguma
Program Director
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” Scripture being the “...sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:16, 15
Oliver Dixon
Data Scientist
“Jesus said, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” I am honored and excited to be involved in work that promotes access to the story of God’s love in Christ and how this leads to human flourishing in all aspects of life.”
Lexy Ennis
Partnership Communications Specialist
"My life has been transformed through hearing, reading, and studying Scripture. I believe everyone deserves to encounter the Word of God in the language they value the most."