Welcome to Wycliffe
Wycliffe is a Christian organisation -
founded in 1942 - dedicated to a global ministry of
language development and literacy with a particular emphasis on Bible
translation. Our name comes from the pre-reformation hero,
John Wycliffe, who first translated the English Bible. We
believe Bible translation is one of the best, most
appropriate and justifiable methods of mission.
Our Challenge. Through the Bible, God
speaks directly to every person. But unless people have
Scripture in their heart language, they cannot read his
message of life and hope. Thousands of languages still
don’t have even one Bible verse. [more]
Our Vision. Together with our partners worldwide
our vision is to see Bible translation in project in progress among
every language group that needs it by the year 2025. [more]
Our Mission. Wycliffe's mission is to assist the church
in making disciples of all nations through Bible translation.
[more]
Our Beliefs. We have a robust set of beliefs
which
all members sign. Our statement of beliefs
spells out in detail what we believe. [more]
Our Values. We value five main things: 1.
The transforming Word of God.
2. Dependence on God. 3. The church. 4. Partnership and service.
5. Quality and development. [more]
Our History. In 1917, a young missionary named William Cameron Townsend
found it difficult to evangelise the Cakchiquel people
of Guatemala with a Spanish Bible. Townsend caught the
vision for translation when a Cakchiquel man challenged
him: 'If your God is so great, why doesn't He speak my
language?'. [more]
Our
People. Worldwide, Wycliffe has Over
6,600 members including 700 preparing for service. It is
estimated that there are over 12,000 expatriate and national
personnel from more than 60 countries working in partnership
in the Bible translation movement. [more]
Our Board. Wycliffe is run day to day by an Executive
Director and his team. Governance is via a Board who
ensure all adhere to the highest standards of
accountability. [more]
Our Partners. Wycliffe is supported in its efforts by
many other organisations. [more]
If you are interested in the worldwide ministry of Bible
translation, our desire is to help you find an avenue for
involvement. Perhaps you feel God calling you to be a volunteer,
or to short-term or long-term service. Check out the My Wycliffe section of this site.
Or maybe you'd like to support translation work through prayer or giving. Whatever your interest, we want to find
a place for you.
Browse through this site, call 1300
36 2025 or use our enquiry form for more information
on how you can help bring God's Word to those without it.
