Purpose, Mission, Vision & Values

Purpose

As a com­mu­nity of par­tic­i­pants in God’s mis­sion, the Wycliffe Global Al­liance of­fers lead­er­ship, in­flu­ence and ser­vice within Bible trans­la­tion movements.

Mission

In com­mu­nion with God and within the com­mu­nity of his Church, the Wycliffe Global Al­liance con­tributes to the holis­tic trans­for­ma­tion of lan­guage com­mu­ni­ties world­wide.

Vision

In­di­vid­u­als, com­mu­ni­ties and na­tions trans­formed through God’s love and Word ex­pressed in their lan­guages and cultures.

Core Values

  • The Glory of God among the Nations
    Living and serving to God’s glory so people of all nations might know and glorify him.
  • Christlikeness
    Following Christ's example in who we are and what we do.
  • The Church as Central in God's Mission
    Believing the Church is created, called and equipped by God to disciple the nations.
  • The Word Translated
    Trusting God to transform lives through his Word translated into the languages and cultures of the world's peoples.
  • Dependence on God
    Depending on God and his sufficiency to equip and sustain us.
  • Community
    Serving in community as an expression of the unity of believers and as interdependent participants in holistic ministry that facilitates translation, access and application of God’s Word.

04/2025

Commitment to Whole Word Bible translation

Whole Word Institute is committed to helping provide ‘the whole Word for the whole world’ by equipping translators with skills in biblical Hebrew, translation consulting, oral Bible translation as well as providing specialised training for Deaf translators.

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01/2025 Americas, global

'It speaks their language'

Course gives pastors and other leaders a new understanding of the church's role and responsibility in Bible translation

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Americas, global

Special Report - January 2025

A course developed by the Wycliffe Global Alliance, called 'Language and Translation in the Mission of God', is capturing the imagination of church leaders worldwide. A first-hand look at how the course impacted attendees in Bogotá, Colombia  How the Alliance and YWAM discovered common ground: 'I'm finally understanding that translation is about people' In Brazil, a dozen seminaries are using the course. And Deaf communities in that nation have found a deeper connection A funding opportunity for Alliance organisations and partners VIDEO SHORTS 'My theology was transformed' A Broader Perspective Impacting Hearts & Communities 'You have to come hear this!' Leaving a Legacy More Perspectives on the Course's Impact   If you are interested in learning how Language and Translation in the Mission of God might benefit your particular organisation and context, please email us at info@wycliffe.net and we will put you in touch with Bryan Harmelink, the Alliance’s Director for Collaboration. ••• Stories reported by Gwen Davies of the Wycliffe Global Alliance Communication and Prayer teams. Title illustration is AI-derived from a photo showing Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona, Spain. Original photo: Marc Ewell. Alliance organisations are welcome to download and use photos from these articles.

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