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.
News
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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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