In 2023, the hope is to reach 18,000 non-literate people across the Jiangsu, Shandong, Anhui, Chongqing, Yunnan and Gansu provinces.

The project will take place in at least 5 provinces, through 360 Literacy classes, with about 50 participants per class. This will mainly include elderly people and women.

The project aims to carry out most literacy classes in Chinese Han. In Yunnan, in addition to Han speakers, they will provide literacy classes in another 8 minority languages. This encompasses: West Lisu, East Lisu, Baiyi, Large Flowery Miao, Wa, Gan Yi and Black Yi, and Zaiwa.

They will also encourage 900 minority ethnic people who have recently had a Bible translation completed in their language – including West Lisu, East Lisu, Bai Yi and Wa.

Students of the literacy classes will be given a set of 3 scripture literacy booklets at the start of the class and a Bible upon graduation.

With improved literacy, spiritual growth can be expected for all believers as they are better able to understand sermons and Bible teaching.

Improved literacy also enhances the quality of life experienced in other areas. For example, people can be better informed of developments and changes in policies that affect them and be able to make more informed decisions for themselves.

As a result of the Scripture literacy program, these Christians are motivated to learn basic literacy skills enabling them to understand the Bible. Ultimately, they come to a deeper understanding of God’s love and have a better grasp of the Bible.