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Jesus Film Project now available in 1,500 languages

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Apopka couple help distribute the Jesus film in Latin America

The Jesus Film Project® recently announced the completion of its 1,500th language translation of "JESUS," the most watched film in history according to "The Guinness Book of World Records." The 1,500th language, Daasanach, belongs to an ethnic group inhabiting parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Sudan.

And an Apopka couple is helping to distribute the Jesus film even further.

"It only took a 6 1/2 minute video of a Jesus Film premier to the Gamo people group of Southern Ethiopia to convince us that dedicating our lives to letting people know that Jesus loves them in their own heart language was worth far more than the 6 figures we were making in corporate America," says Chuck Gipson of Apopka. "Back then there was barely just over 1,000 translations of the Jesus film and now we are at 1,500. What a milestone especially when you know what goes into completing each and every language."

Lori (l) and Chuck (r)

Chuck and his wife, Lori, left their jobs two years ago to follow their calling.

Becoming missionaries did not mean moving. They still live in Apopka, But they travel a lot as is evident on their Facebook Page. They are now the field strategy representatives for Jesus Film Project to Latin America and the Caribbean.

Like all of the staff members at Cru, including the president, Chuck and Lori had to raise support to cover their salaries, benefits and expenses. It was not any easy task, but in the process they learned something about their friends and neighbors in Apopka.

"It was Apopka residents who counseled us when we needed guidance," said Chuck. "It is primarily Apopka residents who have stood behind us both spiritually and financially and it is the amazingly caring people of Apopka who always show up with words of encouragement and affirmation when the stress and fatigue of ministry takes its toll."

Since 1979, Jesus Film Project's resources and strategies have been utilized in 7.5 billion gospel presentations in more than 230 countries, and for many individuals in remote areas around the world, "JESUS" is the first motion picture they have ever viewed. The powerful impact of seeing the story of Jesus' life, death and resurrection in their heart language has resulted in more than 490 million indicated decisions for Christ following a film showing.

"The completion of the 1,500th language translation of "JESUS" is an incredible milestone," said Josh Newell, Jesus Film Project's Director of Marketing and Communications. "This marks a critical advancement in reaching those who have never heard the gospel. 'JESUS' has long been one of the most effective ways to reach people in a way they can immediately understand the message of salvation, and now our reach can go even further."

"JESUS" is available on Blu-ray, DVD and digitally through Jesus Film Project app, available on IOS or Android. In addition to "JESUS," Jesus Film Project offers additional tools such as "Magdalena," a film that specifically addresses Jesus ministry toward women, and "The Story of JESUS for Children."

The "JESUS" film was envisioned by Bill Bright, co-founder of Cru, and was produced in cooperation with The Genesis Project. Jesus Film Project continues to carry out Bright's vision of showing this film to people in every country of the world.

Use this link to learn more about Jesus Film Project.

Use this link to learn more about Chuck and Lori Gipson.

 

 

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