The Vanuatu Christian Council (VCC), in partnership with Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH) and Bible Society of the South Pacific (BSSP), successfully introduced the End-to-End (E2E) Scripture Engagement Training in Port Vila, Vanuatu, from 17–19 February 2026. The training was officially hosted by VCC together with Vanuatu Bible Translation (VBT), demonstrating a strong collaborative effort between national and international ministry partners.
Over three days, 34 registered participants, representing 11 parachurch organizations and five churches from across the country, gathered to strengthen their understanding and practice of Scripture Engagement (SE). The sessions were facilitated by Dr. Jeremiah L. Dauara (FCBH | BSSP) and Mr. Cornelius Komasi (FCBH Language Coordinator). Through this partnership, FCBH and BSSP worked closely with the host organizations to reinforce and expand Scripture Engagement efforts throughout Vanuatu.
The End-to-End (E2E) Scripture Engagement Training was designed to equip church leaders and ministry practitioners with practical and sustainable strategies. Participants reflected positively on the training and shared encouraging feedback:
- One participant noted that learning about “the 10 factors that hinder vernacular Scripture use” was a significant insight that would greatly strengthen their Scripture Engagement work.
- Another participant shared that “this training will equip our Mission Department in our evangelism work,” highlighting its practical value for outreach.
- A third participant expressed personal commitment, stating that “this training has impacted me, and I want to be part of the team in taking E2E around Vanuatu.”
- Additionally, a church leader affirmed, “This training helped me to support and empower our women leaders in the church.”
In both his opening and closing remarks, VCC Secretary General Pastor Bernard Yalimyau affirmed that the E2E training had significantly equipped church leaders for effective Scripture Engagement ministry in Vanuatu. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of unity and partnership among churches and ministries in advancing God’s Word nationwide. VBT Coordinator Pastor Daniel Boe expressed a strong desire to continue partnering with FCBH and BSSP in order to scale the E2E Scripture initiatives to other provinces across the country.
The training concluded on a celebratory and meaningful note with three significant activities:
- The dedication of the Hano Audio Bible (Proclaimers), led by Pastor Bernard Yalimyau
- The dedication of VBT’s new work uniform symbolizing renewed commitment to Bible translation ministry
- The presentation of Audio Proclaimers to participants, church representatives, and ministry organizations to support listening groups and evangelism outreach
Together, these moments marked both celebration and commissioning—equipping leaders with practical tools for continued ministry impact.
Participants represented a wide range of ministries and denominations, including BSSP Vanuatu, SIL Vanuatu, Pioneers Bible Translation, Campus Crusade, Scripture Union, Pascheke Apps, Ripe for Harvest USA, PCV Translation, PCV Evangelism, PCV Christian Education Department, Mele Evangelism Group, Teouma Bush Mission, North Efate – EMAO, as well as representatives from the Church of Christ, Anglican Church, Baptist Church, and Seventh-day Adventist Church. This diverse representation reflected a strong spirit of unity and shared vision among Christian organizations in Vanuatu.
Overall, the End-to-End Scripture Engagement Training in Port Vila represents a strategic, forward-looking step toward strengthening Bible engagement across Vanuatu. The strong participation, positive feedback, growing provincial interest, and spirit of collaboration collectively reflect a shared commitment to ensuring that God’s Word continues to transform lives and communities throughout the nation.
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