Not So Lost in Translation: How are Words Related?

Christian translation services are a form of ministry, but not the type that many people consider. A Christian translation service can aid in your ministry through their ministry. The goal of translation services as well as other forms of ministry is to reach as many people as possible with God’s Word. If we wish to truly reach people, then the Word needs to be in their native language. While some terms translate directly, to get a true understanding, a translation in a native language is best. This is also helpful if you are a missionary who can go start a church, but cannot move to an area or if materials are simply be shared with an area that speaks a different language. Nearly any materials that are Christian related can be translated by a Christian translation service. This includes books, pamphlets, sermons, booklets, and much more. If it can be written or spoken, it can likely be translated into the language of your choice. So why use a Christian translation service?

A Christian translation service is typically staffed by Christians that understand the meaning and eccentricities of God’s Word. While this may not seem important it is highly important to getting the right message across. This means that nothing will be lost in translation as the words chosen to translate will send across the same God based message. We must remember that words in multiple languages are often related, so in reviewing your translated materials there is a chance you can pick up some words and phrases that look familiar.

Using a service also typically ensures that a direct translation will not occur. This is important as the message will still be carried over, but it must be written grammatically to carry across into the new language or languages. The translation will take place by a fluent or native speaker, not a computer program that can lose the basic word meaning or overall context. Anyone can plug a phrase into Google and get a translation, a Christian translation service offers more than that. Furthermore, a translation service can often work in a much shorter time frame than hiring an individual or leaving the work up to a friend or family member. Services employ professionals who take pride in their work and ministry.

A Christian translation service is capable of taking on work of a variety of sizes. If you need a book completed, they are available, but they can also take on sermon notes or shorter publications and still get the message across. Since you are using a translation service that is also a ministry, the price will also likely be very reasonable. Christian translation services are typically online as numerous people are connected to provide the translation, but this means that there is almost always someone online to speak to in order to track the progress of your translation. As a general rule, most languages or pieces can have between 1500 and 2000 words translated daily, though some languages may be faster or slower depending on the actual language and the translator.

The Word of God carries across all languages, ages, creeds, colors, and genders. The Word of God was meant to be shared. In some countries and specific areas within certain countries, getting Christian material is rare or close to impossible. Translation services make it possible for the Word to be shared in different forms to speak to different people. The Word and reference materials were not meant to be hidden away or only available to some. Christian translation services make this possible. When you are ready to have your Christian materials translated to share with those in other parts of the world, look for the right type of service. Expand your own personal ministry by connecting to others.

Christian Lingua is relied on by ministries the world over for accurate Christian book translations into various other languages.