Scripture Untangled

Listen to UBS China Partnership Co-Director of Operations, Daniel Loh being interviewed by Canadian Bible Society President, Rev. Dr. Rupen Das. In this episode, Daniel talks about his call to mission in China, and the continual need for Bibles, debunking the wide belief that Bibles are illegal in China. He shares about the great impact of the Bible in China with a possible 100 million Christians, and their hunger for accessible printed Bibles and Bible translation. Daniel also shares about the key partnership with the Canadian Bible Society and how supporting Bible Societies around the world helps support the great need in China.===Learn more about the United Bible Societies China Partnership: ubscp.orgCanadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety===Daniel Loh is a visionary leader with a servant’s heart in ministry and missions. Since 2017, he has served as the Co-Director (Operations) of the United Bible Societies China Partnership (UBSCP), where he has led a cross-cultural team of over 20 staff members with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Daniel’s passion for God’s Word and unwavering dedication to serving the churches in China, has influenced the mission of translating, printing, distributing, engaging, and equipping believers, church leaders, and lay preachers with Bibles throughout the country. Driven by a heart for Scripture, Daniel believes in making the Bible accessible to every believer, recognizing it as the cornerstone of transformation in individuals, families, and communities. His strategic vision has guided UBSCP to partner effectively with National and Provincial Churches in China, establishing programs that deepen Bible engagement and equipping pastors, lay leaders and seminary students with the Word of God. He has been instrumental in establishing training initiatives for pastors and lay preachers while advocating for the necessary financial and prayer support from Bible Societies worldwide. Daniel’s leadership is characterized by vision, humility, and valuing relationships. He connects meaningfully with team members and partners, building trust and fostering a supportive community. “Daniel truly embodies Romans 12:15 - ‘Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.’ He always celebrates our successes and is ready to lend a listening ear and pray with us during challenging times,” shares one team member. His servant-hearted leadership is further demonstrated in simple acts of care, such as preparing team lunches and stocking the office with coffee pods and chocolates to create a warm and loving atmosphere.Daniel is a loving husband to his wife, Ning, and a devoted father to his two sons, Matthew and Timothy. The Loh family spent over a decade serving as missionaries in Chengdu, China, where they collectively experienced God’s faithfulness. His sons speak of him not only as a leader but as a hands-on father who balances work, ministry, and family life with grace and diligence. 

Listen to Dr. Rieuwerd Buitenwerf, General Secretary of the Bible Society for the Netherlands and Flanders being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. In this episode, they talk about the incredible work of the Bible Society for the Netherlands and Flanders, and how in a fairly secularized society they are engaging the next generation with the Family Bible and Youth Bible. Rieuwerd also shares about their new initiative, the Migration Bible that has been reaching the thousands of migrants who have come to the Netherlands, and how this is impacting the global Church.===Learn more about the Bible Society for the Netherlands and Flanders: bijbelgenootschap.nl/enCanadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety===Dr. Rieuwerd Buitenwerf is the General Secretary of the Bible Society for the Netherlands and Flanders (BSNF), and also a Board Member of the United Bible Societies. His work at BSNF includes many projects with a large focus on Bible Engagement, and Youth and Children’s ministry. BSNF's focus on Bible Engagement saw the birth of the Family Bible for the Netherlands, with a wide distribution of almost 700,000 copies into 25 countries. Rieuwerd has also tried to emphasize diversity in the ministry of the Bible Society for the Netherlands and Flanders, with a new initiative partnering with Migrant Churches and the joint global project of the Migration Bible, that was recently launched. He studied theology at and has a PhD from Leiden University and is the author of several books. His wife is a minister in the Protestant Church, and they are the parents of three teenagers.

Listen to Rev. Dirk Gevers, the Secretary General of United Bible Societies (UBS) being interviewed by Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode they discuss Dirk’s early years and how he encountered the love of God as a teenager, which set him on a course to discovering a call to ministry. Dirk fulfilled various regional and national church leadership positions including CEO of the Bible Society of South Africa for eight years prior to serving in his current role as the UBS Secretary General where he provides strategic leadership to member Bible Societies in their mission to enable the Word of God to reach and speak to people's hearts.---Learn more about United Bible Societies: unitedbiblesocieties.orgCanadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety---Dirk Gevers is the Secretary General of United Bible Societies, providing strategic leadership to the global membership organization. Before taking up this role, Dirk was CEO of the Bible Society of South Africa (BSSA) for 8 years and was with BSSA for 15 years. He has fulfilled various regional and national church leadership roles throughout his ministry. In recent years he has served the Fellowship as Vice-Chair of the Global Council and Executive Board, and Chair of the Solidarity Fund Oversight Group. With global experience working across diverse cultural and confessional contexts, Dirk brings both a strong theological background and a passionate focus on unlocking access to the Bible for people everywhere.

Listen to Anatoliy Raychynets, Deputy General Secretary of the Ukrainian Bible Society being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. This follow-up episode covers the continued challenges of war in Ukraine, how God is opening doors to Anatoliy and his team, and the incredible miracles God is bringing through Bible Distribution. Anatoliy is also a volunteer military priest and has the opportunity to bring hope and minister to both soldiers and families by supplying food, praying with them and giving them a Bible.---Learn more about the Ukrainian Bible Society: ukrbs.orgCanadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety---Born into a Christian family of clergymen, from his childhood Anatoliy Raychynets watched his father and grandfather serve the church during the harsh times of the Soviet regime. He majored in Practical Theology from the Smyrna Theological Seminary in Norway and obtained a master’s degree from the Transcarpathian State University in Country Studies and Foreign Language Translation. Anatoliy majored in World History from the Uzhhorod National University. His thesis was on the topic “Conceptual foundations of Christian-Muslim theological dialogue”.Since the full-scale invasion, he has been a volunteer military priest. Anatoliy was awarded the award "For Service to God and Ukraine" by the Spiritual Directorate of Chaplains.Anatoliy Raychynets has been serving the Ukrainian Bible Society since 2001 in various roles, has been the Deputy General Secretary since 2008, and is the author of the book about the leaders of Protestant evangelical denominations, “Raised by God”.