Biblica Asia Pacific

Children for Christ, East Asia

Children Introduced to Christ Become Young Evangelists

East Asian children in remote villages and predominantly Muslim areas often lack access to the good news of Christ's love. Biblica-East Asia will partner with Book of Hope Ministries and local churches to conduct the Children for Christ (C4C) program in Brunei Darussalam, East Timor, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, including predominantly Muslim Mindanao, to share the gospel with children. C4C has reached more than 1 million children and youth in nine years. Local churches are trained and equipped to present a 10-day, high-energy, high-impact Bible-based children's program. Children engage in Bible lessons, music, games, drama, and Scripture memorization. Many C4C children become young evangelists as they share what they learn with family and friends.

Equipping the Church with Biblical Resources

Scripture and Training Strengthen and Equip Leaders

Many East Asian pastors and lay leaders, especially in rural areas, need biblical training but have little access to it because of distance from seminaries or lack of financial resources—or both. Called by God to preach the gospel and disciple believers, they need basic training to understand and teach the Bible accurately and effectively. Because many Christian leaders work in areas hostile to the gospel, such as the Muslim regions of Indonesia and Malaysia, it is even more critical that they and their congregations are grounded in the Word of God. To address this urgent need, Biblica-East Asia is providing study Bibles, biblical resources, and training to pastors and lay leaders in Brunei Darussalam, East Timor, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Disaster and Crisis Outreach, East Asia

Revealing a God Who Is Bigger than Tragedy

Natural disasters regularly hit East Asia with frightening, destructive intensity. Lives are lost, villages destroyed, and families devastated by tsunamis, typhoons, volcanoes, and earthquakes. Political unrest, armed conflict, and religious strife can be equally devastating. Starting over can overwhelm survivors—thousands are still recovering from the massive 2004 tsunami. As people search for answers, they are open to the gospel. Survivors need to know the reality of a God who is bigger than their tragedy and the hope of an eternal destiny with Him. Biblica-East Asia, in partnership with international and local relief agencies and churches, will reach crisis and disaster survivors with the hope of God's Word and other Scripture resources translated into Tagalog, Bahasa, Malay, and other languages.

Cebuano Bible, East Asia

A Solid Foundation Undergirds Cebuano Church for Work of the Gospel

Cebuano is spoken by 20 million people in the Philippines, nearly 22 percent of the population. The Visayans, who comprise the majority of Cebuano-speakers, are predominantly Roman Catholic. Evangelicals comprise about 15 percent of the population. They need an accurate, contemporary-language Bible to give them a solid, biblical foundation. This year, Biblica-East Asia will publish the first edition of Ang Pulong Sang Dios (The Word of God) Bible in Cebuano and present it to the Cebuano-speaking people. Ang Pulong Sang Dios will be a key evangelism and discipleship tool for the Cebuano Church, assuring sound doctrine undergirds the work of the gospel.

• Cebuano New Testament Online

Reach 4 Life, Thailand

Preserving a Generation of Thai young people

Underneath Thailand's beauty lies a dark underbelly of sex trafficking, child prostitution, pornography, and drug abuse. The sex industry is so entrenched that it contributes 14 percent of Thailand's Gross Domestic Product. HIV/AIDS is infecting not only sex workers but the larger population; more than one in 100 adults are HIV-infected. In this sex-saturated society, Thai youth are one of the main risk groups for HIV. To help preserve a generation, Biblica-Southeast Asia is launching the Reach 4 Life (R4L) Bible-based sexual abstinence program to reach Thai youth in secondary schools. R4L teaches, motivates, and equips teens to embrace a relationship with Jesus Christ and a biblical lifestyle that will protect them from HIV/AIDS infection.

• More Info on R4L

Equipping the Church with Biblical Resources, Thailand

Establishing Pastors and Churches in Buddhist-Dominated Thailand

Despite 400 years of missionary work, less than 2 percent of Thailand's population professes Christianity. Buddhism's grip on the lives of Thai people is entrenched and powerful. Syncretism—mixed belief systems—is a danger to the Church. Especially in rural areas, many churches lacking in doctrine, Bible knowledge, and application wither and die. To equip pastors to guide their people biblically, Biblica-Southeast Asia is developing Bible study guides for church leaders. During this five-year project, study guides will be presented in small-group training sessions that include a high degree of interaction and accountability, so church leaders can explore and discuss Scripture and its application with colleagues and trainers.

Hindi NIV Study New Testament

Hindi Scripture Opens Eyes to the Savior and Strengthens Believers

One of the largest language groups in the world, Hindi is spoken by 181 million people, primarily in northern India, where Hinduism dominates. Hindi speakers need an accurate, clear, contemporary Bible translation to lead them into God's truth. This year, Biblica-South Asia will launch a first edition of the Hindi NIV Study New Testament and present it to key Christian leaders. This is the first study Bible ever produced in the Hindi language. With its superb Bible text and extensive notes and study material, the new Hindi NIV Study New Testament will have a profound impact on Hindi speakers in India and around the world.