Imagine Zero. Mobilizing the Local Church. Eliminating Bible Poverty for Everyone, Everywhere.
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX – In spite of the exponential explosion of data and unparalleled accessibility to information, there are an estimated 1.5 billion people around the world who still do not have a complete bible in their own heart language. Of the 7,000+ languages on the planet, only 670 have a complete translation of Scripture, and over 165 million people still do not have a single verse of Scripture in their native tongue.
So to “imagine zero people in need of God’s Word” seems an impossibility, but this mantra of the Seed Company is edging closer to becoming a reality. Celebrating 25 years of service dedicated to the translation of Scripture and the transformation of lives around the globe, Seed Company has launched a new initiative entitled Imagine Zero. With the mobilization and support of the local church, leaders aim to accelerate the translation of Scripture and eliminate bible poverty throughout the world within the next decade.
To achieve their objective, the Seed Company has convened summits in 15 cities around the country thus far this year and is slated to take the message of Imagine Zero to at least 10 remaining cities beginning in September this fall. In every location, leaders are anticipating the historical moment when Scripture will be available to every language group on Earth. During each 3 ½ hour session, pastors and other local church leaders are introduced to exclusive, Seed Company-commissioned research from Barna Group –Translating the Great Commission and participate in discussions on how they can better energize their congregations, better understand the millennial generation, and better work together to make sure life transformation takes place through Scripture.
“Together, we discuss the implications of this research for our churches and the Gospel over the next decade and beyond,” states president and CEO of The Seed Company, Samuel Chiang. “This isn’t a conference – this is a summit of pastoral leaders in the community who are committed to helping others find and follow Jesus.”
While attendees must register at the Imagine Zero website, each summit is available free of charge to pastors and other church staff and will be conducted in round table discussions lasting from 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A complimentary lunch is also included. Each summit is hosted and facilitated by author, speaker, and ministry leader, Mark Matlock. Mark is the founder and president of WisdomWorks Ministries, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals, churches, and faith-centered organizations leverage biblical wisdom. He has been working with youth pastors and students for over two decades and has spoken to over one million teenagers in his lifetime. Mark also currently serves on the Board of Directors for The American Bible Society.
“Imagine Zero is the channel for the church to bring the bible to every language within a decade, as well as increase bible reading in their own congregations. In many ways, this entire event is a gift to the church,” offers Matlock. “It doesn’t matter what size church you are, the insights that will be shared will be applicable to the specific local context of each congregation. We truly want every church leader to be able to personally experience Imagine Zero.”
Upcoming Imagine Zero Summits:
- Washington, D.C.
- Jacksonville, FL
- Atlanta, GA
- Indianapolis, IN
- Detroit, MI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Raleigh, NC
- Columbus, OH
- Houston, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
Visit www.imaginezero.com to learn more and register today.
