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<b>From:</b> SIL <robert_w_clementz@sil.org><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, July 11, 2025 8:42 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Keith Vander Linden <kvlinden@calvin.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Language Technology Talent Acquisition Newsletter v25.07 </div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">by Robert Clementz</span></p>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 15px;">In 2006, I witnessed something extraordinary in the remote western region of Papua New Guinea. After nineteen years of challenges, Tabo people gathered
to celebrate the completion of their New Testament in both Aramia and Fly River dialects. The dedication was unlike anything I had ever experienced—voices rising in harmony as the community celebrated this monumental achievement in their own language.</span></p>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 15px;">But the story didn't end there. On September 27-28, 2024, the 10,000 Tabo people celebrated once again as they received a revised New Testament. This wasn't
just another milestone; it represented the remarkable transformation of their community. From no functioning churches in 1988, nearly 20 local churches now flourish. Over 900 copies were distributed, with a planeload of partner organizations joining the celebration.</span></p>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 15px;">What made this revision possible was the sophisticated blend of traditional expertise and cutting-edge technology. SIL's software tools enabled seamless
collaboration between Tabo translators in Papua New Guinea and their expatriate colleagues in the United States. But even more remarkable is how emerging technology is revolutionizing translation work for languages with limited resources. These tools now identify
problems earlier in the translation process, ensure consistency, and enable mother-tongue speakers to take more active roles in their own translations.</span></p>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 15px;">This technological evolution means that communities like the Tabo—who live along remote river systems—can now access tools that were previously unthinkable.
Technology solutions reduce reliance on external support while increasing cultural relevance, allowing local voices to guide their own scriptural heritage.</span></p>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 15px;">Today, with their revised New Testaments in hand, the Tabo people plan to deepen their engagement with Scripture. A new generation of passionate advocates
for God's Word is rising up within the community, ensuring the gospel remains central to their lives and culture. The transformation is complete: from a community with no churches to one where nearly 20 congregations worship God in their own dialects, supported
by technology that bridges continents and empowers local leadership.</span></p>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;"><b>Brian:
</b>Could you walk us through your professional and/or ministry experience before becoming part of the SIL team?</span></p>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;"><b>Jeff Heath:</b> After earning a Master’s in Computer Engineering from Cornell, I worked in the Boston area designing embedded systems for high-end
hard drives at Digital Equipment Corp. But my wife and I felt called to missions, so we left that behind and served with Mennonite Central Committee for three years in rural Burkina Faso, working in water resource development (her field). After that, we joined
Wycliffe, completed training in computers, linguistics, and French, and headed to Chad to work with SIL.</span></p>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;"><b>Brian:</b> Tell us about your current position and the specific Language Technology team you work with.</span></p>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;"><b>Jeff Heath: </b>My early years with SIL Chad focused on general IT management, but I was drawn to the Language Technology (LT) side of the work. That
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Together we work on typesetting Scripture, building Android apps, converting data, managing audio, creating custom keyboards, archiving, and more. We also
do a lot of training and problem solving. I also served as the LT domain coordinator for Francophone Africa for several years, leading regional training and mentoring, but have now passed that role on to a colleague I’ve been mentoring from Burkina Faso.</span></p>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;"><b>Brian:</b> Looking back, what is one individual or experience that sparked your passion for joining the Bible translation movement?</span></p>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;"><b>Jeff Heath: </b>Once God gave me a heart for missions, Bible translation felt like a natural fit for my skills in computing—a meaningful way to invest
the gifts He gave me. This was confirmed after our three years in Burkina Faso. The high-end hard drives that we had been designing before I left? Completely obsolete after three years! That confirmed my desire to invest my gifts in work with eternal significance.</span></p>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;"><b>Brian:</b> When you reflect on your daily responsibilities, which elements bring you the most fulfillment?</span></p>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;"><b>Jeff Heath: </b>I really enjoy programming, especially working on
</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 167, 225);"><u><a style="color: rgb(0, 167, 225); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAb7675e2e-1d02-e09e-bd5a-366b3f4e479a" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://sil.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=76aba696ae7578c2cb883ce77&id=51af729e59&e=2b5249b6fb__;!!NqMqxtPG!_zb5Oc5fkEt317x4ShOuFrffJ-lpMf5fJSijP42X2wGG2qhVoMZgHuOf84PT1Z7YN2_eMan7b_eUhRbt9vQKSkAfUms$">PrimerPrep</a></u></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">,
and automating tasks with tools I create and using Regular Expressions. But the deepest fulfillment comes when I help typeset Scripture or create an app and see the joy on the faces of local translators as they see how all their hard work has come alive in
this polished, accessible form.</span></p>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;"><b>Brian:</b> If you had to capture the essence of your teammates in just a handful of words, what would you say?</span></p>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;"><b>Jeff Heath: </b>My teammates have really blossomed in these two short years, eager to learn and grow, and they are now competent partners. It’s a joy
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<span style="font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Please p</span><span style="font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">ray for the mentors and interns working
together this summer. All are well into their internship.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">One young man’s father said, “</span><span style="font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Just want to
let you know that my son’s internship has been working out great for him. He seems to really enjoy the work and has a good relationship with his mentor and other team members. On top of that, he was able to raise more support than he expected. So overall this
has been a very encouraging experience for him, and I wanted to say thank you for your help in getting him connected and started. We really appreciate your part in making this opportunity possible for him.”</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Pray for Talent Acquisition’s Fall 2025 planning as we look forward to many university visits beginning in early September.</span></p>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">· Talent Acquisition Specialist</span></p>
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