Jonathan and Janet Stumbo have spent their lives following the Lord’s leading when He opens a door. Their calling is to strengthen His Church by equipping leaders, serving pastors, and helping bring God's Word to people who have never had the opportunity to read it in their own language.

Today, they are partnering with Serve the Global Church, an international Bible translation ministry committed to helping hundreds of language communities around the world experience God’s love through Scripture. Their passion is not simply to see Bibles translated, but to disciple and equip the local men and women God has called to lead that work in Scripture engagement.

Over the past several years, Jonathan and Janet directed hundreds of active Bible translation projects throughout the South Pacific. Together with dedicated indigenous leaders, they have helped train translation teams, encourage ministry leaders, and support translation efforts that have enabled many language communities to receive the New Testament in just a few years rather than waiting decades.

While continuing on in Bible translation ministry, God has also opened an unexpected opportunity for them to serve Jonathan's hometown church in Iowa during the church’s senior pastor transition. It’s an honor to shepherd and encourage this congregation as interim pastors while the church prayerfully seeks God for a permanent lead pastor.

As Jonathan and Janet look ahead, they are preparing for continued ministry throughout the South Pacific and beyond, partnering with local churches and indigenous leaders to accelerate Bible translation and strengthen the global Church.

Thank you for praying for Jonathan and Janet. Please pray for wisdom as they continue working with Serve the Global Church, for the church they are currently shepherding, and for the many translation teams laboring to bring God's Word to people who are still waiting to receive it in their own language.

Although the church in Iowa is providing for their living expenses during this temporary pastoral assignment, Jonathan and Janet's ongoing ministry with Serve the Global Church is sustained through the faithful prayers and financial partnership of individuals and churches who share their vision. Your partnership enables them to continue investing in Bible translation, developing indigenous leaders, and helping bring God's Word to people who have never had the opportunity to read it in their heart language.