Dave and Deb began serving with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Papua New Guinea in 1999. Dave was a pilot for 18 years, serving the remote Bible translation programs around the country before moving into administration and serving two years as the Director for Infrastructure Services and four years as Director. Deb has worked in various roles to support Bible translation, including finance, office administration, and youth work.


They have two sons, James (25) and Josiah (20). James is serving with the US Air Force, currently in Hawaii. Josiah is studying aviation maintenance with the goal of becoming an aircraft mechanic.


The Bartons are currently serving in remote assignments, supporting Bible translation in the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. David is the director for the Solomon Islands Translation Advisory Group (SITAG), supporting 24 active translation programs in the country. Deb is a part of the Finance Office team in Papua New Guinea. They are making regular trips to the Solomons to work with the team there, which enables them to be based in the USA to support Josiah and their aging parents.

We invite you to partner with the Barton's Wycliffe ministry as they strive to bring transformation through God's Word.