Wycliffe Bible Translators
Technology
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On-demandWhen Chris survived a serious biking accident, he knew God had a plan for his second chance at life. Join us as Chris shares about his work as a software developer for Bible translation and language development apps. You’ll learn how software deve...
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Tuesday, June 21, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTWhat tools can help translate the Bible? The Bible Translator’s Assistant is an innovative machine-assisted translation software that is accelerating translation work by up to over 40%.
David Duncan, the project lead, will share about this amazi... -
On-demandApps are everywhere, even in Bible translation projects!
Listen to Aaron Hemphill share how he has seen the role apps play in the translation program where he serves in Mexico and learn how your skills in IT and app development can be used in th... -
On-demandAfter 15 years in software development and working for a startup in Silicon Valley that got acquired by a large enterprise, Phillip Shipley was ready for a change. Frustrated with corporate politics, Phillip felt like there must be another way he ...
Preparing for the Mission Field
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023 · 8:00 PM EDTWhy are the challenges of serving while single in missions worth it? Come hear a panel of missionaries share their experiences of serving while single and find out how to boldly follow God as He opens doors for you to advance His global mission. Y...
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Tuesday, April 18, 2023 · 8:00 PM EDTWhat questions do you have about working in Bible translation? Come join us in an open question and answer time! You’ll have the chance to chat with a panel of missionaries and get answers to questions like:
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Thursday, April 13, 2023 · 8:00 PM EDTAre you excited for summer? So are we! We have a bunch of incredible opportunities to inspire, encourage and help you on your journey to missions. Join us to learn about our exciting summer events lineup including:
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Thursday, January 26, 2023 · 8:00 PM ESTWhat questions do you have about serving in Bible translation? Lean into your curiosity and come chat with us in an open question and answer time. We’ll cover everything you’ve wanted to know but haven’t had the opportunity to ask about yet.
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTUrbana is a missions conference geared to help students, parents and professionals discover how they can participate in God’s global mission. Join in as Wayne Edwards, one of the speakers for the conference, shares his incredible story of trusting...
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Thursday, October 6, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTFrom adapting to a different culture to making new connections, transitioning into life as a missionary can be a challenge. But you aren’t alone. Alan Farlin shares practical tips for a smooth transition, including how to access resources and ask ...
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Tuesday, September 20, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTHow can you serve in ministry and thrive as a family? Daniel and Rachel Lewis loved serving at a school in Ethiopia that taught missionary kids. But when they had two children of their own, they realized their ministry was going to look different....
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTRegardless of where you are in life, it is important to keep learning and growing. But what are some steps you can take to continue growing spiritually? Spiritual growth is a critical part of spiritual formation. In part three of this four-part we...
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Tuesday, August 23, 2022 · 2:00 PM EDT20 years ago, Chris Walker received a letter that invited her to participate in Wycliffe's vision of seeing people from every language understand the Bible and be transformed. She felt as though God was audibly speaking to her! Chris has been on a...
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Tuesday, August 9, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTWhether you are thinking about becoming a missionary overseas or in your home country, a healthy spiritual foundation is critical to thriving in life, ministry and a career. But how do you become healthy?
Spiritual formation is the process of in... -
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTWhen something bad happens to us as Christians, we often automatically reassure ourselves of God’s sovereignty and faithfulness.
But ignoring lament and grief is neither emotionally healthy nor biblical. Sue Russell, a spiritual formation special... -
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 · 2:00 PM EDTWhat patterns in life help you to thrive in missions and ministry? Steve Sheldon has been serving with Wycliffe for over 57 years and throughout his journey, he’s observed three patterns that have helped him and other missionaries thrive.
Join us...
Finding Your Place
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023 · 8:00 PM EDTManagers provide teams with crucial care and guidance. Come hear from a panel of current managers about what it’s like to work at Wycliffe. You’ll learn how you can honor and support individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds and ensure Bi...
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Thursday, February 9, 2023 · 8:00 PM ESTWhen you volunteer at Wycliffe during your retirement years, your contributions make a lasting impact. Listen as Oksana Mole, director of staffing, and a panel of volunteers share about Wycliffe's volunteer program. You’ll hear how you could be co...
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Thursday, February 2, 2023 · 8:00 PM ESTWhat is it like to serve in accounting and finance? When Tim began serving with Wycliffe 37 years ago, he didn’t expect to become a financial analyst. Hear his story, learn about our open opportunities and discover how you could play a part in Bib...
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Tuesday, November 15, 2022 · 8:00 PM ESThen was the last time your job in healthcare allowed you to care for patients all across the globe? Join us as we hear from Dr. Keith Campbell about the ways doctors, nurses and other medical personnel serve missionaries in the U.S. and overseas. ...
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Thursday, November 3, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTAre you a bilingual English and Spanish speaker? Use your language skills to come alongside Spanish and Portuguese-speaking communities to make a lasting impact in Bible translation. You’ll learn about our remote part-time volunteer and full-time ...
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Thursday, July 28, 2022 · 2:00 PM EDTIf you go to the mission field, you bring yourself and perhaps your family. If you mobilize for the mission field, you are a part of the journey of potentially hundreds of missionaries!
Judy Cochran, Wycliffe USA’s mobilization manager, and John ... -
Thursday, May 5, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTWhen Chris Pierson came across a job with Wycliffe Bible Translators on LinkedIn, he already had an established, successful career. Why would he change direction when he was already in his 50s?
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Thursday, March 31, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTAre you excited for summer? So are we! We have a bunch of amazing opportunities to inspire, encourage and help you on your missions journey.
We know your time, money and energy are precious. That’s why we’ve set aside this time for you to ask que... -
On-demandWithout people with skills and experience in financial management, organizations like Wycliffe couldn’t effectively translate the Bible. Wycliffe offers opportunities for people with any level of financial experience, whether you want to move acro...
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On-demandIn Wycliffe, HR is not all about transactions or data; it’s about caring for people well.
God desires for everyone to know him through his Word, and he uses people to accomplish that task. Our HR team’s mission is to love and care for people ever... -
On-demandPatients come first at Wycliffe Bible Translators, where doctors, nurses, physical therapists and more are the hands and feet of Jesus to missionaries and local communities.
Many Wycliffe missionaries work in remote locations where access to good... -
On-demandServing in missions doesn’t necessarily mean a move overseas. You know that you can be a missionary serving in the global Bible translation movement, and live where you are now!
Long before COVID-19 disrupted our way of working, Wycliffe Bible Tr...
Translation and Language-Related Roles
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Thursday, April 27, 2023 · 8:00 PM EDTWhy does translating the Bible require creativity and curiosity? Join us as we take on some more common challenges that translation teams encounter when translating the Bible. You’ll learn about the Bible translation process and get a chance to so...
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Tuesday, March 14, 2023 · 8:00 PM EDTWhat are some of the challenges that come up while translating the Bible? Come learn about the Bible translation process and join us as we work to solve challenges together. You’ll get a chance to participate in interactive activities as Andy Minc...
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Thursday, September 29, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTA church leader in Vanuatu told his community: “The Word of God must come into our language because God wants to talk with you in your language.” With a desire to see lives transformed, he began the work of translating the Bible. That’s when Micha...
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Tuesday, June 14, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTWhen people hear God’s Word in their own language, they meet the Lord in new ways and experience transformation.
Prasad realized God loved him unconditionally. Vamathi’s husband stopped his abuse and turned to Jesus. Ithioy found hope in hard ti... -
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTAfter years of serving in the work of Bible translation with a language group in Vanuatu, Greg and Beth Ann were unsure about the long-term impact of the translated Scriptures. The night before the dedication of the New Testament, they lay awake w...
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Thursday, April 28, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTMany cultures around the world are primarily oral communicators; they prefer to learn and share information in ways other than reading and writing. That’s why oral Bible storytelling and oral Bible translation are so powerful. People can learn and...
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Thursday, April 21, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTWhen one Bariai church leader in Papua New Guinea was asked about reading the Bible in a local trade language, he said it was like eating watermelon. It was tasty, but it soon left him hungry again. When he read the Bible in his own language, it w...
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On-demandMany of the remaining language communities still waiting for Bible translation are located in areas where missionaries can’t go. But God has brought many of those people to the U.S.!
Diaspora people groups are communities that settle outside of t... -
On-demandWhat’s it like to actually be a Bible translation adviser? Teryl Gonzalez will tell you! Join in as she shares about her daily life as Bible translation adviser and a homeschooling mom. Learn what it takes to prepare for translation sessions, work...
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On-demandHow do you produce a Bible in a language that isn’t even written down yet?
Join Mike Cahill, a Bible translation advisor who worked with the Koma people in Ghana, as he walks you through the process of Bible translation — from writing an alphabet... -
On-demandWhat is daily life like for a Bible translator?
Ken and his wife, Mendy, served in Vanuatu as translation advisers for the SW Tanna language. Together, they homeschooled their four children, trained pastors, learned languages, delivered babies, d... -
On-demandMark and Kathy Taber, translation advisers in Indonesia, were surprised when they found out that a man who practiced divination had joined their translation team in Indonesia. But God was already working out a plan for his transformation.
Join us...
Scripture Use
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Tuesday, March 7, 2023 · 8:00 PM ESTJoin us to learn more about the importance of healing from trauma through Scripture-based resources and basic mental health principles. After one of these workshops, a participant said, “We thought that people affected by trauma could only be help...
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Thursday, March 2, 2023 · 8:00 PM ESTWhy is EthnoArts important? The goal of EthnoArts is to empower communities to use their cultural art forms to develop Scripture-based content. Join us as Justin shares how music, drama, dance, visual arts and more allow communities to communicate...
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022 · 8:00 PM ESTOur world is a broken place. But God works through his church to provide healing and hope.
When Larry and Cami Robbins experienced civil unrest in the Central African Republic, they found themselves turning to Scripture and other resources to hel... -
On-demandCultural transformation is not just about changing actions. It’s about aligning the deepest beliefs and values with the Truth in God’s Word.
The “Culture Meets Scripture” workshop provides a safe place for community and church leaders to come to... -
On-demandWhat is transformational development and why is it important to Bible translation?
Join Diane Dekker and Craig Clendinen as they share about how transformational development empowers and equips language communities to plan their own futures witho... -
On-demandArt speaks to a person’s heart just like their language does. And that’s why EthnoArts is a part of the work of Bible translation.
But what exactly is it and why is EthnoArts critical to communities receiving a newly translated Bible?
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On-demandFrom YouTube to Spotify and beyond, video and audio media are an integral way we share ideas and values.
Similarly for oral cultures around the world, video and audio are natural progressions of their traditional storytelling practices and will ...
Sign Language
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022 · 8:00 PM ESTJust a few months ago, we celebrated the dedication of the entire translated American Sign Language Version (ASLV) of the Bible! ASL is the first* of over 350 sign languages to have the complete Bible, but over 70 million Deaf are still waiting fo...
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On-demandAccording to Deaf Bible Society, around the world today there are over 70 million Deaf people using more than 400 different sign languages. But not a single sign language has a full Bible yet.
Sign languages are the final frontier of Bible transl...
Military / Veterans
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On-demandWhat does military life have in common with missionary life? A lot, in fact!
Robyn Crabtree spent 27 years married to a soldier. When her husband, Tom, retired from the Army, they joined Wycliffe together. Looking back on her experience as an Arm... -
On-demandAs a member of the armed forces, you have always been a part of something bigger than yourself. Have you ever wondered what might be next after you separate from the military?
After decades of military service, Tom Crabtree discovered his career...
Aviation
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On-demandCan you think of a time when your expectations did not quite match reality? Since they were young, both Rachael and Dan Stoner planned to serve in mission aviation. But the journey to that is one they couldn’t have anticipated.
Through multiple c...
God's Faithfulness
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023 · 8:00 PM EDTWhat do you do when God’s plan doesn’t match your expectations? Lynn and Jeannette Conver encountered roadblocks and challenges as God closed doors throughout their journey. But looking back, they see God’s faithfulness through it all. Join us to ...
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Thursday, August 18, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTWhen was the last time your expectations didn’t match reality? Translation advisers Kathy Dadd and Rachel Shipp’s journeys in Bible translation have not matched what they originally anticipated. But God has worked through their journeys in unexpec...
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Thursday, June 9, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTFrom earthquakes and cyclones to sickness and hardship, Greg and Mary Pearson have experienced storms during their 36 years serving in Bible translation among the Lote people of Papua New Guinea.
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Thursday, February 10, 2022 · 8:00 PM ESTIn November 2016, Mont and Shannon Weniger were in a severe high speed head on collision in Papua New Guinea where they were serving. Listen as they share how God protected them and worked through the entire situation to demonstrate his faithfulne...
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On-demandHow have you seen God’s provision in your life?
Candice and her family were traveling from the village in which they work to a larger town in a remote part of Mexico when they came upon a giant boulder blocking the road. It was too big for the me... -
On-demandSometimes tragedy strikes with no explanation. How do you usually respond in the midst of grief and trials?
On July 18, 1998, John and Bonnie Nystrom heard the tragic news that a tsunami completely destroyed the village where they worked. Though... -
On-demandHas a book ever changed the trajectory of your life? When Mike Moline first read Hudson Taylor’s biography, he was shaken. His only regret was that he hadn’t read it sooner.
Mike will share how prayerful dependence on God combined with faithfulne... -
On-demandWhen Jonathan and Jenny first arrived in Papua New Guinea as translation advisors to the Domung language group, they knew there were going to be difficulties but they were confident God would help them thrive in the midst of those challenges.
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About
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Tuesday, May 9, 2023 · 8:00 PM EDTHow can we engage all parts of the body of Christ in the work of Bible translation? Join us to learn about the vision of our new Church Relations team! You’ll find out how you could join the team, work remotely and play a part in connecting church...
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023 · 8:00 PM ESTHow does God use Bible translation to advance his global mission? Come hear from our chief operating officer, Dr. Jennifer Holloran, as she shares about the impact of Bible translation and the recent shift in the broader missions movement. You’ll ...
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Thursday, July 7, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTWycliffe’s desire is to empower local churches to lead their own Bible translation efforts, and the Indonesian church is doing just that! As the church leads, organizations like Wycliffe are coming alongside to help provide resources, training and...
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Thursday, February 24, 2022 · 8:00 PM ESTTranslating the Bible isn’t just a task to be accomplished by one organization like Wycliffe — it’s a mandate to the entire global church!
How does Wycliffe and its partners across the world work effectively together in Bible translation while na... -
On-demandGod didn’t mean for us to do life alone. Partnerships are critical in life, and especially in the work of Bible translation. From a large scale to a small scale, God has been orchestrating relationships between organizations, churches, communities...
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On-demandWhy is Bible translation important? Is there even a biblical foundation for translating Scripture into multiple languages?
In this Explore Wycliffe Live webinar, discover what the Bible says about translation, the value and impact of God’s Word i... -
On-demandOur world is changing faster than ever. Increasing global communications, greater access to education resources, urbanization and multilingualism have a profound effect on Bible translation. How do we make sure Bible translation projects stay rele...
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On-demandWhat does it look like when Bible translation programs are interdependent rather than independent? The cooperation and vulnerability results in transformation!
Global Partnerships is a multi-organizational collaboration born out of this vision fo... -
On-demandWhat is Wycliffe Bible Translators and why do we care about Bible translation? Don’t most people in the world have access to the Bible in their own language?
Learn more about the reality many people face around the world without access to Scriptu...
Literacy
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On-demandDid you know literacy is about more than just learning to read and write? It has far reaching impacts that can set an entire community on a path to transformation!
Join Tara, a literacy and education coordinator in southeast Asia, as she shares ... -
On-demandWhen a young woman first attended a literacy class to learn to read and write her own language, she turned to Mary Morgan in shock. “You mean whatever I have in my heart, I can write in my own language?”
Literacy changes lives. Join Mary as she d...
Children's Education
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Tuesday, March 22, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTBefore you sign up for your overseas teaching assignment, come listen to a panel of Wycliffe missionary teachers share their experiences and stories. You’ll hear the joys and highlights as well as the frustrations and challenges of missionary teac...
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On-demandWhy should you complete your student teaching requirements with Wycliffe? Listen to Bethany Mork and Chloe Edling, two teachers who finished their student teaching overseas, share about this amazing life-changing experience.
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On-demandHow does teaching overseas differ from teaching in the United States? When Charity Schlote first considered teaching missionary kids, she asked the same thing. Now she has the answers!
Charity has been teaching fourth and fifth grade science and ...
Communications
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On-demandCan you imagine stories without storytellers?
Skills in marketing and communications — from graphic design and video production to social media, writing, email marketing and more — are critical to sharing the stories of what God is doing around t...
Convergence
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Tuesday, December 6, 2022 · 8:00 PM ESTIf you have a graduate degree or seminary training, our three-year overseas apprenticeship program, Convergence, will enable you to use your skills in Bible translation as a consultant. Join us to learn about the program and ask questions. You’ll ...
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Thursday, September 8, 2022 · 8:00 PM EDTConsultants work closely with Bible translation teams to ensure the translation is clear and accurate. But what is it like to become a consultant with Convergence? As part of the three-year program, Convergence participants gain practical consulti...
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On-demandToday many churches located south of the equator are taking a leading role in Bible translation. So how does Wycliffe support their efforts through translation consulting?
Come learn from Ken Schmitt about the critical role of translation consult... -
On-demandWhat’s it like to actually be a Bible translation consultant?
Join Teryl Gonzalez as she shares about her daily life as Bible translation consultant and a homeschooling mom. Look over her shoulder as she does exegesis and prepares consultant chec... -
On-demandWhat is global theology and how is it impacting Bible translation consulting?
The vitality of the global church, the emerging global theology conversation and globally increasing levels of education and connectivity all contribute to a very diffe... -
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 · 8:00 PM ESTWhen you make a big purchase, you may read reviews and gather outside opinions from people to make an informed decision. Why not do the same thing with career opportunities?
Listen to a panel of Convergence participants who recently started thei...