Jack (pictured) had a choice. He had given years of his life to help translate the Lau New Testament in the ‘80s. Certainly he had paid his dues. He could earn a comfortable income as a diesel mechanic or he could join a new project for the regional Pijin Old Testament for half of his mechanics pay. He chose to sacrifice for his people.
Today, Jack brings his over 20 years of translation experience to a translation of his mother tongue, North Malaita. His travel for translation workshops includes a two hour walk to the main road, a five-hour truck ride, a seven-hour ship voyage, and a taxi to the office. Jack knows the transformation found in God’s Word is worth the trip.