At Mosoj Chaski we are grateful to the Lord for the partnership that exists between SIM International, Pioneers, New Tribes Mission and Bolivian believers. The Pastors’ Reference Bookset is a result of this partnership.

Several years ago, Cam and Mary Hurst, of New Tribes Mission, began translating and producing Bible reference books in Quechua. In 2005, with the help of SIM International, a Quechua Bible Handbook and Quechua Bible Dictionary were printed, followed by the Quechua Bible Concordance in 2007, and the Quechua Bible Atlas in 2008. These four books are the foundation for the Pastors’ Reference Bookset along with the Chronological Bible study books.

Since most Quechuas do not know how to study, it was decided that the best strategy in distributing these books was to do so via training courses. Mosoj Chaski has formed a team of two men that travel throughout Bolivia holding training courses in the use of these books, helping believers improve their Bible study skills. These courses are non-denominational and women leaders are also urged to participate.

Both the materials and the training are contextualized to their culture and adjusted to the educational level of the participants. Each book is taught separately, but the courses build on what was taught previously. Before beginning the first course, the communities commit to participating in all four of the two-day courses. Mosoj Chaski covers the trainers’ travelling expenses and part of the cost of the books. The participants are responsible for the room and board of the trainers, and pay an additional $3.50 for the course itself, which includes the book.

During the last three years the team has held courses in 30 strategic centers where, on average, representatives from at least three communities gather to study. The number of participants is usually 20-25 people. To date over 600 people have been trained in the use of the books. To the best of our knowledge more than 100 of them are now using the books regularly in their Bible Study. This year we have accepted the challenge of reaching 15 new centers with the training, which means that at least another 375 should receive training.