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This WiKi serves as a comprehensive knowledge base for all aspects of BT work. It is structured in accordance with various phases of BT work. Each phase encompasses numerous relevant topics that can provide valuable information. For instance, technical phases such as the early field work phase or the translation phase tend to have a higher concentration of items specifically related to linguistic or translation work. In these specialized woks, it is essential to break individual work down into smaller components, each with its own skill level requirements. The recommended training for this skill will be provided, including course availability or work instructions for a specific component.

BT Organization and Partners

• BT Organization
• BT Partners

Preparation Phase

• Audio & Video Field Recording
• BT Progress & Statistics
• Computing for Fieldwork
• Getting to Know your Host Country
• Institution and Government Agency Engagement
• Insurance
• Linguistic Practicum
• Local church and BT organizations Engagement
• Prefieldwork BT Trainning
• Prefieldwork Linguistic Research
• Partner Development (PD)
• Short Term Field Placement
• Tax
• Travel Health
• Will

Surviving Fieldwork

• Accomodation
• BT Centers
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Crisis and Emergency Management
• Culinary
• Culture Shock Management
• Diaspora Engagement
• Finance Management
• Hobbies
• Housekeeping
• Local Church Engagement
• Local Community Engagement
• Medical Manner
• Mental Health
• MK Education
• Security
• Transportation
• Traveling to Remote Area

Early Fieldwork Phase

• Language Program Design & Management
• Language and Culture Acquisition
• Ethnography
• Field Methods
• Sociolinguistic Survey
• Endangered Language Documentation
• Linguistic Analysis
• Linguistic Softwares
• Linguistic Publication
• Lexicography

Translation Phase

• Biblical Language
• Principle of Translation
• Oral Bible Translation (OBT)
• Sign Language Translation
• Translation Committee
• BT Software

Publication and Distribution Phase

• Typesetting
• Printing
• ePub
• Audio Bible
• Scripture Apps

Language Development

• Literacy
• Arts & Ethnomusicology
• Orthography Development

Scripture Engagement

• Principle of Scripture Engagement

Localization and Training

• Training Across Culture
• Adult Learning
• MTT Training and Certification
• Specialist Training and Certification
• Consultant Training and Certification

BT Stories & Testimonies

• BT Stories
• [[Testimonies<|Testimonies<]]

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