Mission 865^™

Recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most-translated film in history, the JESUS film has been dubbed into more than 2,000 languages. But there are still language groups that don’t have the JESUS film in their language. 

Some are oral languages, which makes it nearly impossible for its speakers to engage with the message of the gospel through the Bible. Others are spoken by people in remote villages who don’t often get access to written materials. That’s why we created Mission 865.

What is Mission 865?

According to research at the time of Mission 865’s inception, there were 865 documented language groups with 50,000 or more speakers that still did not have the JESUS film. These 865 language groups represent roughly 323 million people. Research has determined that a majority of these people are unreached and/or unengaged with the Gospel.

Mission 865 is Jesus Film Project’s commitment to reach every one of these 865 language groups, and smaller language groups as determined, still waiting to hear Jesus’s story in their heart language.

Mission 865 makes the story of Jesus accessible to every people group in their heart language. With each translation, we break language, literacy and accessibility barriers and introduce people to Jesus. 

Started in 2010, Mission 865 is one of our largest ongoing initiatives. We’re still working toward it today because we believe every person—no matter how hard to reach—should hear Jesus say “I love you” in their heart language. 

How Film Advances the Mission

The JESUS film changes the lives of those who watch it because of its visual storytelling. Visual storytelling captivates from the start. Not only do viewers hear Jesus speak to them in their heart language, but they also see His life play out on screen.  For many, JESUS is the first film they will ever see, and it’s the only way they may learn about Jesus.

Progress Report – Spring 2025

See the full Report here: Mission 865 Progress Report – Spring 2025

See the Impact

Hear from our founder, Paul Eshleman, how Jesus Film Project will reach all language groups of more than 50,000 speakers within two decades.*

*Update: As of mid-2025, JESUS has been translated into more than 2,250 languages.

Get Involved

You can help advance Mission 865 too. So far, our partners have helped us translate and deliver the gospel to more than 600 language groups—plus some smaller language groups along the way.