Transforming lives through God's Word
We work with the Nigerian church and communities to translate the Bible, develop languages, and promote literacy so every person can encounter God in a language they understand.
Through Scripture, training, and partnerships, lives and communities are being transformed by the truth of God’s Word.
Through Scripture, training, and partnerships, lives and communities are being transformed by the truth of God’s Word.
About Us
Bringing the Word to Every Tribe and Tongue!
Luke Initiative for Scripture Translation (LIST) is a non-denominational Bible translation organization dedicated to ensuring that every person in Nigeria can hear and understand the Word of God in their own heart language. LIST began as part of the Luke Partnership program in June 2004 and was officially registered in 2014.
Since then, we have faithfully served alongside minority language communities—particularly those whose languages were yet to be developed or lacked Scripture translations. Our heart is to see individuals and communities transformed through God’s Word.
We work closely with the Nigerian Church, local communities, and strategic partners to:
- Develop and preserve indigenous languages.
- Promote literacy and education.
- Translate the Scriptures into print and audio.
- Encourage Scripture engagement and discipleship.
- Offer story-based trauma healing programs, and
- Train translators for the Jesus Film script.
Every project we undertake brings us closer to our calling—to make the message of Christ known to all peoples and tongues, empowering transformation through His Word.
Our Mission
To work together with the Nigerian Church, language communities, and other partners to develop languages, translate Scripture, and encourage its use for the transformation of lives.
Our Vision
Impacted lives for Christ through translated, Scripture-based materials in partnership with the Nigerian Church.
Our Core Values
- Serve God Faithfully - We honor and glorify God in all we do, acknowledging Him as the center of our work.
- Partner Strategically - We collaborate with churches, communities, and like-minded organizations to fulfill the mission of Scripture translation and language development.
- See Lives Transformed - We are passionate about seeing hearts changed and communities renewed through the living Word of God.
- Value Interpersonal Relationships and Teamwork - We nurture a culture of love, respect, and cooperation within our team and among our partners.
- Committed to Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability - We uphold the highest ethical standards in stewardship, communication, and service.
