Jim and Joy Abbott

Having a Bible in your language is vital to understanding it. Trying to read it in a 2nd language is "like trying eat soup with a fork" according to those with no scripture in their language.

That's why Jim and Joy are a part of making Bible translation possible for everyone. They served overseas in Asia-Pacific by managing a guest home for missionary coworkers who travel to and from living deep in the jungle. Now, Jim and Joy have a global impact on the Bible translation movement by using their skills in purchasing. Jim is the Purchasing Director for JAARS, which specializes in Air, Land, and Sea transportation services and training, Information and Audio/Visual Media technologies, and cross-cultural training. Purchasing for JAARS means direct purchases for Wycliffe staff worldwide and 100's of vital services are offered to Bible translators from JAARS itself.

Please consider how you might partner in their Wycliffe ministry financially or in prayer, in turn helping make a Bible translation reality for every tongue, every person.

Wycliffe Ministry Budget

Wycliffe establishes a Ministry Budget for its missionaries to reflect recurring expenses related to family factors and their geographic location of service. Giving to Wycliffe directly impacts missionaries’ 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 missionaries receive as “take-home pay” for their daily living expenses.

Launch Expense Account

Wycliffe establishes the Launch Expense Account for setup needs beyond recurring ministry and living expenses.

Examples of what these funds cover are training and orientation courses, airfare, visas, immunizations, language learning, work permits, house setup, vehicle, equipment purchases, shipping, etc.

Other Ways to Give

There are many ways to partner financially in the Wycliffe ministry of Jim and Joy Abbott.

Gifts of Financial Securities

If you own securities and want to make gifts toward Bible translation, there are several options for you to give more to Wycliffe at less cost, without incurring capital gains taxes.

For information about giving stocks, mutual funds or other securities, email us at stockgift_usa@wycliffe.org
or call 407-852-3633.

Missionary Partnership Plan

With just one gift, you can continue partnering in the Wycliffe ministry of your missionaries now and after your lifetime.

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Non-Cash Gifts

Valuables like cell phones, electronics, vehicles, boats, RVs and anything else valued over $75 can be used to benefit translation work!

Call 1-800-WYCLIFFE (ext. 3894) to get started, or click below to learn more about your options.

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