Wycliffe Bible Translators USA
Organization
Founded in 1942
Vision
The vision of Wycliffe Bible Translators USA is that God’s Word is accessible to all people in a language that speaks to their heart. We are focused on the 2500+ people groups around the globe that don’t have any portions of Scripture in their “mother tongue.” We believe that, working in partnership under God's direction, we can see a Bible translation program in progress in every language still needing one by 2025.
Networks/Affiliations: EFMA,ECFA
Staff
2300 full time employees inside North America.
1,900 field personnel outside North America.
Missions Opportunities
Expected terms of service:
1-3 months
3-18 months
2-4 years
4 years or longer
Qualifications for Applicants
Applicants for 1+ years should have a clear and growing relationship with the Lord and active in a local church. They should also be able to work in teams with those of different doctrinal, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. To begin application, student loans cannot exceed $24,000/single, $36,000/couple and unsecured debt cannot exceed $1,200. On a personal level, they must be free from tobacco and drug use and habitual use of alcohol and have a lifestyle that reflects a commitment to personal purity.
Applicants for volunteer or short term positions (below one year) do not have to meet all of these requirements. Talk to us to find out more about how you can plug in with your skills and circumstances.
Application and Candidacy Process
2+ year applicants start by talking with a recruiter and evaluating themselves against the qualifications above. If they're ready to move forward, the recruiter will then arrange a phone interview. An application and technical and medical evaluations will then be completed, along with a statement of doctrinal beliefs. The applicant's Pastor/Missions Committee chair is part of the evaluation and interview process with the applicant regarding their strengths and growth needs as potential missionaries. Once accepted, he/she must a attend a two-week orientation course which includes training in building a partnership team and preparing for an assignment.
Under one-year applicants start by talking with a recruiter and then completing an application, references and statement of faith. Once approved, the applicant will need to participate in orientation and training. Volunteers and short term participants need to be either self-funded or will need to build a team of partners.
Training Program
All training is delivered modularly as needed for the assignment. Translation, literacy and survey personnel receive specific language and biblical training available at a variety of schools across the US and several other countries. Managers, teachers, and other support roles receive training in transferring their skills to an overseas setting. All personnel leaving for an overseas assignment receive cross-cultural training beforehand and specific field orientation upon arrival.
Funding
Wycliffe missionaries are funded through the gifts of interested churches and individuals. All members receive training in building and maintaining a Partnership team.
Demographics & Policies
This agency invites:
- Non-North American Candidates (Candidates must have permission to work in the United States to join Wycliffe USA. Others may apply through the Wycliffe organization in their country. A complete list of these organizations can be found at www.wycliffe.net.)
- Graduating international students to work in their home country
- Those who practice ?charismatic? gifts such as prophecy, speaking in tongues, healing prayer, etc. (Must be willing to work with those who don't.)
- Divorced candidates (Candidates will need to discuss the circumstances of divorces with a recruiter.)
Statements
Yes Our agency has standard policies for the education of missionaries? children. Yes Parents make decisions regarding the education of their children. Yes Children are included in our orientation and on field support. No Both spouses are required to apply and qualify for missionary service. Yes Both spouses are considered paid staff members. No Non-employee spouses are expected to participate in the ministry on a volunteer (non paid) basis. Yes Non-employee spouses are included in orientation and on field support. Yes Our agency has a sexual harassment policy. Yes Women may hold any position in our organization.
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