Greetings!

We are thrilled to share an exciting update on a project that Injili has been working on to translate the Africa Statement on the Prosperity Gospel and Word of Faith Theology to Christians across Tanzania in Swahili.

A Critical Partnership for Biblical Clarity

The influence of the Prosperity Gospel in Africa remains a significant challenge to sound biblical doctrine and sound churches in East Africa. To equip the local church with clear, counter-teaching, Injili Ministries is assisting with the translation and production of this vital document into Tanzanian Swahili. This project is built on the belief that local church leadership must be at the forefront. Therefore, we have established a strong partnership with Kweli Baptist Church in Katesh, Tanzania, which is managing and overseeing the entire translation and production process locally.

Progress on the Ground: Written and Oral Resources

We would like to piggy back on Africa’s rich oral culture. As a result, we are developing two complementary resources:

1. A translated Swahili booklet of the full Africa Statement.
2. An audio version of the text, ideal for group listening and widespread distribution.

We are pleased to report that we have successfully completed the first draft of both the written translation and the audio recording. To ensure the translation is accurate, contextually relevant, and maximally effective, the Kweli Baptist Church team is currently utilising focus groups of local Tanzanian pastors. This critical feedback stage is essential for fine-tuning the language and delivery, ensuring the resources truly resonate with the target audience and clearly articulate biblical truths.

The Next Steps and Prayer Request

The immediate next phase will involve incorporating the detailed feedback received from the pastors' focus groups. We will dedicate time to refining the translation and polishing the audio quality in line with their  input. Our team, working alongside Kweli Baptist Church and managing other simultaneous projects, is aiming to have the finalised, ready-to-distribute versions completed by late November at the latest.

We request your prayers for this vital work:

• For Accuracy and Clarity: Pray for the translation team as they fine-tune the document to ensure maximum clarity and fidelity to the original theological content.
• For the Pastors: Pray that the pastors reviewing the material would gain deep understanding and be effectively equipped to t   teach against error in their congregations.
• For Timely Completion: Pray that we can meet our late November goal despite the complexities of managing multiple projects.

Your partnership in prayer and support makes equipping the African church possible!