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Wycliffe Bible Translators - Company Market Research Report



Company Overview



  • Name: Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc.

  • Mission: Serve with the global body of Christ to advance Bible translation so people can encounter God through His Word.

  • Vision: That people from every language will understand the Bible and be transformed.

  • Founded: 1942

  • Key People:

  • Dr. John Chesnut, President and CEO

  • Vicky Mixson, Executive Vice President & Chief Communications Officer

  • Andy Keener, Executive Vice President & Chief Partnerships Officer

  • Curt Henderson, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

  • Sarah Traverso, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

  • Headquarters: PO Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862, USA

  • Number of Employees: 3,044 (reported in 2023)

  • Revenue: $187,649,000 for the fiscal year 2023

  • Known For: Bible translation and distribution efforts across more than 7,000 languages worldwide.


Products and Services



Products Offered



Bible Translation and Distribution


  • Description: Translating the Bible into various languages to ensure global accessibility.

  • Key Features:

  • Engagement in over 4,012 languages worldwide.

  • Innovative methods like three-dimensional sign language translations for accessibility.

  • Distribution through digital platforms, including mobile apps, social media, and physical media.


Community Projects


  • Afemai Cluster, Dre Ko Malolo:

  • Focus on holistic community development and indigenous Scripture engagement.


Additional Services


  • Colombian Sign Language Project:

  • Aim: To translate and publish select chapters from Genesis and the Gospel of Mark in sign language.

  • Provides video-based translations to make Scripture accessible to the Deaf community.


Recent Developments



Developments in 2024


  • Achieving Milestones:

  • Engaged in translation projects for 2,146 languages, a 34% increase.


  • Vision 2025: A bold initiative to have a translation program in every language needing one by 2025. However, it remains uncertain if it will be fully achieved by the end of the 2025 calendar year.


New Products and Features


  • Global Partnerships: Featuring collaboration with the illumiNations collective impact alliance to accelerate Bible translation worldwide.


  • Digital Innovations:

  • Interactive and multimedia resources being developed for Scripture distributions such as apps and social platforms.


Partnerships


  • illumiNations Alliance: Engages multiple organizations to provide the Bible in every language.

  • Wide Network of Cooperation: Collaboration with various global alliance partners, churches, and organizations to expedite Bible translation work.


Conclusion



Wycliffe Bible Translators is a cornerstone of global Bible translation initiatives, reaching underserved linguistic communities with sustainable and impactful programs. With a strong heritage and ongoing strategic partnerships, Wycliffe continues to drive its mission forward while innovating within the translation landscape to ensure all people can access the Scriptures in their native languages.