The Hales began their journey with Wycliffe in 1990 and, after receiving the necessary training, first arrived in Africa in 1995. Along with their 4 boys, they spent the next 11 years living and working in the Côte d’Ivoire/Mali branch of SIL, initially leading the Mbato translation project in Côte d’Ivoire and then serving in Branch leadership. Since 2006, the Hales have been based in the US, where Robert first served with Wycliffe’s Field Programs department and for the past 9 years with Global Partnerships as the Senior Field Coordinator for Francophone Africa. After retiring from full-time ministry with Wycliffe in September of 2026, Robert plans to continue serving in a volunteer role.
Location
Americas
Position
Retired
Children
Micah (40 - married, 2 children), Matthew (35), Jason (33, married), Jonathan (30, married, 1 child)
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.