Translators, Readers, and Editors

A new ecumenical Bible translation is coming. We promise that this version will provide:

1. Clarity of language, as in "plain speaking"
2. A reliable, genuine, and credible power to transform lives
3. An emotional expectation to find the love of God
4. A rational expectation to find the knowledge of God

The Bibles produced from this translation, to be called the Common English Bible, will be developed with a special emphasis on education and worship in congregations. More information.

Welcome to the project management web site for two hundred translators, consulting readers, and editors. The collaboration includes scholars and church leaders from the following denominations or traditions: Anglican, Episcopal, Baptist; Pentecostal, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Reformed, Adventist, Roman Catholic, Jewish, United Methodist; Nazarene, Mennonite, Brethren, Disciples of Christ, and United Churches of Christ.

Access the Translation Project Management Site.

Meet the board of editors.

Meet the translators.

Common English Bible Committee

This new translation is sponsored by the Christian Resources Development Corp, a subsidiary funded by the United Methodist Publishing House for ecumenical partnerships in curriculum, music, and Bibles.

Contact the project manager: Bible@CommonEnglish.com