Motivated, challenged and encouraged, three words that described those who attended the Literature Workshop held in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea May 21-23 2008. The workshop, "Raitim Toktok - Kamapim Disaipel" (Writing Speech - Making Disciples) was well attended with 27 people present. The group was made up of DS's, pastors, laymen and members of the Media and Publication Board of PNG. This workshop was a much needed shot in the arm for the Literature Ministry of PNG. It helped to refocus the ministry and helped to re-evaluate goals and priorities. It served to create new vision for how literature can be used in PNG to help reach the lost, build disciple and strengthen the church.Each day was started with devotions lead by Ken Kapal, Director
of Victory Books, Kathy Radcliffe, Missionary to PNG and Pastor Daniel Eka, Director of Radio Ministries. Each giving a challenge and setting the tone for the days events. The workshop was lead by Dr. Geneva Silvernail, Regional Literature Coordinator for the 
Asia Pacific Region. It was a blessing having Dr. Silvernail to facilitate this workshop. Throughout the 3 day event, there was much discussion on literature and its importance to the church and its growth. One participant, Tarp Goma, stated, "God's word is written so it must be read." Another participant, Pastor Rower, said, "When we read it (God's word), it helps get our culture in line with God's culture." To this end, is what the Literature Ministry of PNG is working towards. The workshop included times of discussion, group projects, writing assignments and the final session was spent laying down a strategy for the advancement of literature within PNG. The times of discussion dealt with topics like, translation, writing, copyright issues, evaluating 
current and new literature projects. Pastor Daniel Eka commented, "Before the Literature Workshop I had done some translation work. But the workshop helped me to see how to do translation work better." Kathy Radcliffe summarized it best when she said, "I was glad that they got down to making plans and focusing on the future. I was inspired by the enthusiasm of the participants."
of Victory Books, Kathy Radcliffe, Missionary to PNG and Pastor Daniel Eka, Director of Radio Ministries. Each giving a challenge and setting the tone for the days events. The workshop was lead by Dr. Geneva Silvernail, Regional Literature Coordinator for the 
Asia Pacific Region. It was a blessing having Dr. Silvernail to facilitate this workshop. Throughout the 3 day event, there was much discussion on literature and its importance to the church and its growth. One participant, Tarp Goma, stated, "God's word is written so it must be read." Another participant, Pastor Rower, said, "When we read it (God's word), it helps get our culture in line with God's culture." To this end, is what the Literature Ministry of PNG is working towards. The workshop included times of discussion, group projects, writing assignments and the final session was spent laying down a strategy for the advancement of literature within PNG. The times of discussion dealt with topics like, translation, writing, copyright issues, evaluating 
current and new literature projects. Pastor Daniel Eka commented, "Before the Literature Workshop I had done some translation work. But the workshop helped me to see how to do translation work better." Kathy Radcliffe summarized it best when she said, "I was glad that they got down to making plans and focusing on the future. I was inspired by the enthusiasm of the participants." A challenge given a vision seen, pray that God will bless the hard work that came about through this literature workshop. That literature will be a powerful tool used to build the Kingdom in Papua New Guinea.
Pictures on the right at top:
1) The participants of the Lit. Workshop
2) Dr. Geneva Silvernail, facilitator of the workshop, blessed and used by God!
Pictures on the left:
1) Ken Kapal, Director of Victory Books & Publications here in PNG.
2) Kathy Radcliffe Missionary in PNG
Article and Pictures by Jeff Myers
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