We help people develop an alphabet, analyse their language and put it in writing.
About Us
Who We Are
Founded by Cameron Townsend in 1942, Wycliffe Bible Translators has over 6000 active missionaries throughout the world working to translate the Bible into the peoples’ heart languages. About 60% of them come from the U.S. The other 40% come from 45 other countries.
What We Do
Wycliffe Bible Translators help people develop an alphabet, analyse their language and put it in writing. Working together, they translate the Scriptures. As portions are completed, they are distributed to the community. Wycliffe literacy specialists teach reading, help produce additional reading materials, and train the local people to organize self-sustaining educational programs.
How We Started
Wycliffe Malaysia was incorporated in Feb 1994. The office was officially opened on 1 May 1994. It is an autonomous, inter-denominational, non-profit mission agency. A Board of Directors, consisting of Christian leaders from various churches and entities, provide policies, directions and end goals. The term of service for the board is three years. An Executive Director is appointed by the Board to manage the affairs of WMB.
Vision
To see a Bible translation in progress in every language needing one by 2025.
Mission
We want to assist the church to transform lives, make disciples and establish churches by translating Scriptures into the heart languages of all people.
Partners
Wycliffe receives finances and prayer support from Christian churches and individuals. It works cooperatively with other missions and Bible societies. Its members work under a partnering organization in the countries where they serve. However, Wycliffe Malaysia now have 14 direct teams or individuals working at various countries, mostly stationed in Malaysia.
Membership
WMB provides service opportunities to Christians who share the same vision and goal. Currently, Malaysian members are assigned to the Philippines, East Asia, Papua, Francophone Africa and Malaysia.
Welcome from Executive Director
Having served in a leadership position in my church for many years, I often wondered how it was like to serve in a mission organization. God opened the door in 2003 when I was invited to join Wycliffe Malaysia as a board member. Having no formal theological training and never served in a mission field before, I felt humbled to be given this opportunity to serve among pastors and missionaries who I always looked upon as “spiritual giants”.
Through my years with Wycliffe Malaysia, first as a board member, then as board secretary and presently as the Executive Director, I learnt that the person going into the mission field is as important as the person staying behind. We each play distinct roles and yet, working as one body of Christ, in the process, glorifying God.
Partners
WYCLIFFE GLOBAL ALLIANCE
The Wycliffe Global Alliance is a community of organizations and networks worldwide who participate and serve in the work of Bible translation in various ways. There are over 100 diverse organizations and networks in the Alliance.
WYCLIFFE SINGAPORE
Wycliffe Singapore was established on 27 December 1983, and is part of a bigger family of organizations under Wycliffe Global Alliance.
WYCLIFFE AUSTRALIA
Wycliffe Australia partners with the Australian Christian Community and other organisations in the global Bible translation movement. Their primary partnerships are with SIL and its entities, national Bible translation organisations and other national partners.
WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS USA
Wycliffe USA is part of a Global Alliance of organizations partnering all around the world.
WYCLIFFE HONG KONG
Wycliffe Bible translators (Hong Kong) is a member organization of the Wycliffe Global Alliance.