Preparing to Serve

  • Starting Out

    If you think you might like to help get a reliable Bible translation into another language (or multiple languages) and you are wondering how to get from where you are now into that work, here are some suggestions that may help.

  • Academic Training

    There are four key positions in the Text Production Department: translation consultant, Bible translator, literacy consultant, and linguistics consultant. Learn what training is needed for each position.

  • Where to Train

    We recommend several Bible colleges, seminaries, and universities at which a student can learn the knowledge necessary to work in one of our positions.

  • Internships

    We offer short-term and long-term opportunities both overseas and in the BI office (Grand Rapids, MI) throughout the year. Internships are available for academic credit or for exposure and experience. Although these opportunities are unpaid, interns are typically able to raise funds specifically donated to them for the internship.