Wycliffe Tonga Missions

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Tongan

Bible Translation in Tonga

Although parts of the Bible were first translated into Tongan in 1844, the New Testament was first published in 1849.^[15]The first complete edition of the Bible was translated into Tongan by Wesleyan missionaries; the translation was then revised and edited by Thomas West, and published in London by W. M. Watts in 1860 (New Testament) and 1862 (Old Testament).^[16][17] Another translation of the Bible into Tongan was completed by James Egan Moulton in 1902 after serving there as a Methodist minister for eleven years. His translation is still in use today.^[18]

What is Wycliffe Tonga Missions? Wycliffe Tonga Missions is an interdenominational faith based Missions which commits to make the Word of God available for every People Groups that doe not have it in a language that speaks to their hearts.

What is our Purpose? We exist to facilitate the Bible Translation movement with Tongans,train them and to send to participate in God's mission through Bible Translation and Related ministry.

When did Wycliffe Tonga Missions start? Wycliffe Tonga Missions came into being as Wycliffe Tonga in 2010. It was legally registered and renamed as Bible Translation Organisation Tonga (BTO TONGA) in March 2011 ,In March 2018 the Organisation was rebranded as Wycliffe Tonga Missions

The Ministry Focus of Wycliffe Tonga Missions? Visiting University, Tertiary Institute and High School.Engaging both Local and diaspora Tongan Church , Promoting the Work through Newspaper, Television,and radio broadcasting and Social Media , Facilitating Kairos Course and Sending Missionary Personnel.Project Zero , Training and Counseling the People who addiction to Drugs Alcohol and Tobacco , Prison Visit , Community Work . Discipleship Training School We Called it Amatakiloa Community Transformation ACT.

Where is our Office? The Main Office is located at Pili in Nuku'alofa. It serves the Northern regions and as the housing for the Executive Director.

Who do we Work with? Wycliffe Global Alliance, Wycliffe Bible Translators NZ, Wycliffe Bible Translators Australia, SIL International,Isles of the Sea, Bible Translation Associated PNG,Kartidaya ( Indonesia) Wycliffe Bible Translators Singapore , Wycliffe Bible Translators Japan , Ministry of Internal Affairs Tonga, Ministry of Justice and Prison Tonga , Ministry of Health Tonga, Probation Service , Training and Counseling and other Churches and Christian Organisations.

How many Languages are there in Tonga? We only have two Languages ,Tongan: The National and Official language,Niuafo'ou : a minority Language.

Wycliffe Tonga Missions Board

We have 9 Board Members

Chairman -Rev Dr Heneli Taliai Niumeitolu

Vice -Chairman-Rev Siosaia Latu

Secretary -Mr Maxy Koloamatangi

Rev Dr Tevita Feke Mafi, Rev Niutoni Toe'api, Rev Dr Maloni Kafa, Mrs'Anaseini Sanft, Mr Toka Vainikolo, Rev Semisi Kava