Study the Word International represents the divine orchestration of God, uniting a remarkable team of exceptionally gifted individuals dedicated to the monumental task of translating comprehensive Bible college materials into a diverse array of languages, thereby expanding the reach of biblical education across the globe.

James E. Bachman

Founder

Pastor Emeritus of Roanoke Baptist Church

Serving full-time since 1963

STWI is not a Bible College.

Our mission is to develop and distribute quality biblical curricula in as many languages as possible.

Spearheading this extraordinary team is Dr. Mark Bachman, a passionate figure in biblical integrity and knowledge.

With over half a century of dedicated study of the Scriptures, Dr. Bachman has immersed himself in the Word of God, reading through the entire Bible repeatedly—up to a dozen times in a single year—and achieving the remarkable feat of completing it in multiple languages.

His profound expertise is further evidenced by his extensive teaching experience in Bible colleges, both in traditional settings and through innovative online platforms.

Beyond the classroom, Dr. Bachman has preached and taught across the globe, pastoring congregations on three continents, and leaving an indelible mark on countless lives through his unwavering commitment to spreading the Gospel in one of the most difficult places in the world.

God has assembled an exceptional team of translators for Study the Word International, proficient in a remarkable range of languages including Arabic, Urdu, Turkish, Farsi, German, and Spanish.

The mission of STWI is not to rival other Bible colleges, but to serve them humbly by pioneering the simultaneous translation of vital materials into multiple tongues, ensuring accessibility across cultural and linguistic boundaries.

STWI operates as a dual-force ministry, akin to a two-sided sword: on one edge, it establishes a seamless workflow for the creation and translation of Bible college materials; on the other, it opens wide the doors of biblical education, granting teachers worldwide access to these transformative resources in their native languages, empowering spiritual growth on a global scale.

A growing team of translators!