from Obianuju Mbah, Christian Today
Five hundred years ago, William Tyndale helped change the course of history by translating the New Testament into English, driven by the conviction that ordinary people should be able to read the Bible for themselves. For that belief, he was forced into exile and ultimately executed, but his vision transformed how millions of people encountered Scripture.
Half a millennium later, that same conviction continues to inspire Christians around the world. As churches mark the 500th anniversary of Tyndale’s New Testament, Bible ministry EEM is launching its largest-ever distribution campaign in his name, aiming to place more than a million Bibles into the hands of people across dozens of countries.
Dirk Smith, president of mission agency EEM, recently visited Britain to retrace Tyndale’s footsteps and meet church leaders to explore future partnerships.
Christian Today spoke with Smith to hear more about the reformer’s enduring legacy, the growing demand for Bibles around the world, and what the Church in Britain can learn from places where Bible engagement is flourishing.