Luke and Rachelle Sjoblom work in Indonesia supporting Bible Translation through aviation. Luke and Rachelle both grew up in Indonesia, and returned to begin their service in 2018. Luke is the Director of Operations and an instructor pilot for Wycliffe's partner organization, YAJASI. YAJASI uses six aircraft to serve the remote areas of Papua in eastern Indonesia. Papua is home to approximately 250 actively used languages, and Bible Translation is ongoing for many of them. YAJASI also supports health and education ministries, local church ministry, and social development programs. Aircraft are critical for the region because of the harsh, mountainous terrain and lack of roads or other effective surface transportation. Luke and Rachelle have four children. The children attend a Christian international school in the town where they are based.
Location
Asia
Position
Pilot-Mechanic
Children
Ransom, Adelaide, Stephen, Martin
Wycliffe Ministry Budget
Wycliffe establishes a Ministry Budget for its members to reflect recurring expenses related to family factors and their geographic location of service. Giving to Wycliffe directly impacts members' ability to begin and remain in their assignment.
This monthly budget covers ministry-related expenses, insurance and retirement, social security and taxes, and Wycliffe administrative costs. The remainder is what the members receive as "take-home pay" for their daily living expenses.