Multi-Language Translations

And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation.”

（Mark 16:15）

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Entering the Mission Field

SOWIM utilizes multiple languages—including Chinese, English, Arabic, Spanish, Nepali, and other dialects— to spread the truth of the Bible and the salvation of Jesus Christ like seeds sown across the world. Each set of teaching materials features a Discipleship Bible Study Guide and videos that provide in-depth scripture exposition and immersive experiences into the historicalbiblical events.

These films include insightful biblical explanations, on-site footage of historical sites and cultural artifacts, vivid 3D animations and illustrations, as well as realistically dramatized scenes. These videos, paired with Scripture, are indispensable tools for a concrete understanding of the Bible. They have proven to be highly effective in church Sunday schools, Bible study groups, and missions across 50 nations.

We are witnessing firsthand how SOWIM’s videos, like seeds, are carried by the wind of the Holy Spirit, sowing them in different countries, proclaiming biblical truth in the local languages. These books and videos serve as valuable and essential resources, fostering the healthy and vibrant growth of churches and strengthening the faith of Christ’s followers.

Spanish

According to statistics, there are currently over 595 million people worldwide who speak Spanish as their native or second language, making it the second most spoken language globally. Spanish is primarily used in Latin America and Spain and is recognized as one of the official languages of the United Nations and the European Union.

Since 2016, God has moved five churches in Southern California to share a common vision, leading them to unite in launching a missionary evangelistic ministry in Mexico. Due to the lack of spiritual resources in the region, local pastors were in need of solid biblical training. God moved Pastor Stephen Wang from Evangelical Formosan Church in Irvine to see the value of SOWIM’s Discipleship Bible Study materials and recognize that they are highly suitable for pastors and co-workers in Mexico.

In a marvelous way, God built a bridge between SOWIM and Spanish translators, officially beginning the journey of translating 1 Samuel Discipleship Bible Study Guide into Spanish in the spring of 2023. In August 2023, we published 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel in March 2025.

This has been a wonderful and gratitude-filled journey. Throughout the process, God has allowed the SOWIM team to witness how He continues to fulfill the mission He has given us—
“Giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater.” (Isaiah 55:10)

If your church has a missionary ministry among Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S. or Latin America, SOWIM would love to partner with you in your evangelistic work. Feel free to contact our North America office:

📧 Email: info@sowim.org
📞 Phone: 949-502-5688

Let us be sowers together, bringing God’s abundant spiritual food to all nations so that “the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.” (Habakkuk 2:14)

Are you willing to join SOWIM in this mission of tilling the soil and sowing the seeds? If you feel led to support the Spanish translation ministry , we welcome you to partner with us through your donations!

English

According to Ethnologue: Languages of the World, English is the most widely spoken language across the globe. That’s why producing and distributing the English edition of the SOWIM Discipleship Bible Study series has always been a vital and strategic part of our ministry work.

English plays a vital role in helping us spread God’s Word to the ends of the earth. Through these English biblical resources, we not only support and equip local churches in the United States, but more importantly, we create opportunities for mission partners around the world—those who speak other languages—to discover SOWIM. This opens the door for further translation of the SOWIM Discipleship Bible Study series into even more languages, extending the reach of God’s truth to every corner of the globe.

We are honored to cooperate with professional and godly English translators and proofreaders from North America, Taiwan, and Malaysia. To date, SOWIM has published the English version of Discipleship Bible Study Guide of Chronicles, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel and the study guide of Joshua, Ruth, Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther. Meanwhile, the English version of The Book of 1 Kings Discipleship Bible Study Guide and The Book of 2 Kings Discipleship Bible Study Guide are in the process of being translated and produced.

These completed multimedia Discipleship Bible Study sets are not only engaging but have been affirmed by many around the world. Our mission partners in Egypt, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Nepal have also come to know SOWIM through the English editions of our multimedia Bible study materials. As the Bible delares, “but the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.” (Habakkuk 2:14). Your prayers and donations in supporting the English translation ministry will make impact on this generation, and make ways for God’s words to fill the empty and wandering souls of the world with true joy and hope.

Would you also like to join us in tilling the soil and sowing seeds for God’s Kingdom? If you fell moved by the mission of English translation, we warmly invite you to support this work through your generous donations!

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According to a 2022 global survey, Arabic—previously ranked the fifth most commonly used language—has now risen to fourth place. Current statistics show that there are approximately 295 million Arabic speakers worldwide, primarily located in Central Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Arabic

Pastor Basim Adley of the First Evangelical Church of Asyut and Dr. Hisham Kamel of the Arabic Communication Centre are faithful and significant mission partners of SOWIM. Through their support, SOWIM has been able to organize numerous pastoral conferences in cities such as Cairo, El Minya, and Asyut—providing biblical resources to over 600 pastors representing 200 different churches. To date, SOWIM has produced Arabic Bible study materials for the books of Joshua, Ruth, Esther, Ezra, Nehemiah, 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel. An Arabic version of the book of Chronicles is currently in production.

Sharing God’s Word plays a vital role in breaking up spiritual ground and preparing hearts to receive the gospel. Dr. Hisham Kamel once shared a powerful story: he was invited to visit a former prime minister in the Middle East. During the visit, he presented the Arabic Bible as a gift. The prime minister, now deceased, told Dr. Kamel that he had long been curious about the Christian Bible, but no one had ever shared the gospel with him—or even given him a copy of the Scriptures. He was deeply moved to finally hold a Bible of his own.

The Discipleship Bible Study series is written in a clear, accessible style, making it ideal for small groups and church fellowships. Pastor Basim Adley and Dr. Kamel not only endorse and promote these materials, but they are also actively involved in ensuring the quality of Arabic translations. The only Christian Bible seminary in Cairo is considering usingthese Bible study materials as resources to help theological students, pastoral staff, and missionaries.

This year, through the “Muslim 1000 Project,” 1,000 Discipleship Bible Study Guides are ready to be printed and distributed throughout Egypt—illuminating the land with the Word of God.

We warmly invite you to pray for and support the “Muslim 1000 Project“. Come and sow seeds with us—and together, let us rejoice in the harvest!

Napali

Nepal, often described as a “paradise” for its breathtaking alpine landscapes, is home to around 29 million people despite its relatively small land area. According to the 2011 population census, more than 81% of the population identify as Hindu, 9% as Buddhist, 4.4% as Muslim, and only 1.4% as Christian—making Christianity a small but growing minority.

Although there are only about 8,000 Catholics in Nepal, estimates suggest there are between 3 to 5 million Christians worshiping in approximately 12,000 churches—most of them located in Nepal’s impoverished rural heartlands. The World Christian Database has identified Nepal as one of the fastest-growing Christian communities in the world.

The Holy Spirit is indeed at work in Nepal. Rev. Milan Sedai, senior pastor of a network of 14 local churches, recognized the deep need for sound biblical teaching and began translating the SOWIM Discipleship Bible Study series—starting with the Book of Ruth—into Nepali. Over the past two years, the pandemic has severely impacted local churches, both financially and spiritually. Many pastors have passed away, creating a leadership vacuum in churches across the country. As congregations moved to online gatherings, SOWIM’s multimedia Bible study videos and resources became a powerful tool to help believers continue learning God’s Word in a meaningful and engaging way.

We earnestly hope that the Nepali translation of the Book of Nehemiah will be completed soon—and that eventually, all published SOWIM Discipleship Bible Study series will be made available in the Nepali language. May the millions in Nepal who have yet to hear the gospel encounter God’s Word in their heart language through the faithful work of SOWIM’s Multilingual Translation Ministry.

Would you like to join us in this mission of tilling the soil and sowing seeds?

If you feel called to support the translation of SOWIM materials into Nepali, we warmly invite you to partner with us through your prayers and donations!