Rick and Melanie worked in Peru between 1981 and 2007. During this time they completed the translation of the New Testament in the Wanca Quechua language. They continue to work alongside the Wanca team, and in January 2022 the Wanca Old Testament was completed as well. Rick has served on the Board of Directors for SIL International and is currently an international translation consultant. He also assists in coordinating translation efforts in Latin America and in training Bible translation consultants. Melanie serves other members who come back to USA on furlough as a Personnel Administrator.
Location
Americas
Position
Rick: Assistant Translation Coordinator SIL South Region, Rick: International Translation Consultant, Melanie: Personnel Administrator
Children
Erik, Ryan & Lucas-all adults now
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.