The WELS adopted a resolution in 1977 to authorize the use of the NIV for publication purposes. In the last two years a new version of the NIV was prepared to take the place of the older version.  The revision became available on line first in November 2010 and then in print in March 2011.

To study thoroughly the NIV 2011 translation and evaluate other translations, WELS President Rev. Mark Schroeder has appointed the Translation Evaluation Committee (TEC). Members of the committee include Rev. Paul Wendland, president of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary; Rev. Ken Cherney, professor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary; Rev. Tom Nass, professor at Martin Luther College; Rev. Joel Petermann, president of Michigan Lutheran Seminary; and Rev. John Braun, vice president at Northwestern Publishing House.

Except where indicated the documents below have been created by members of the TEC and represent the opinion of the entire Committee.

Learn more:

Translation Evaluation Committee official reports

• Now including the official 2013 Synod Convention reports from the Translation Evaluation Committee and the Translation Feasibility Committee.

2012 Translation Evaluation: Report of the 102

Theories on translation

Issues involving the NIV 2011

Evaluating other translations of the Bible

Forward in Christ articles

Bible Study Resources

Other Resources