Church Planting & Bible Translation

Eric & Judith mentor leaders to plant churches and translate the Bible in Papua New Guinea. Originally Eric lived in a remote village in the Malaumanda tribe. As part of a team, he created a written language, translated the New Testament, and brought the Gospel to this area. Upon marriage, Eric & Judith continued the work to plant a church with this people group and now continue to mentor the Malaumanda church leaders itinerantly. They rejoice over the completion of the New Testament and the growing church. In this location and others, the Hedeens provide technical help and encouragement to local church planters who are reaching neighboring tribes. They also train and guide new teams who ar reaching out with the gospel to unreached people groups.