Purpose 7:9
Explore Your Purpose
Take your next step with a free 7-day devotional. Each day explores a different Kingdom purpose, with reflection questions and simple ways to live that purpose out in your daily life.
Different Gifts, One Mission
Get to Know the 15 Roles
Each role reflects a different way God works through His people. Scroll through to see them all. You may recognize yourself in more than one — and you’ll probably see the strengths of your friends too.
The Giver
Generous. Faithful. Joyful.
You love to share your time, resources and energy so others can thrive and God’s work can grow.
The Intercessor
Prayerful. Steady. Grounded.
You pray with faith and consistency, bringing strength and hope to the people and causes God places on your heart.
The Builder
Creative. Reliable. Hands-on.
You notice needs quickly and step in with steady, hands-on service that makes a lasting difference.
The Altruistic Intercessor
(Giver + Intercessor)
Generous. Prayerful. Faithful.
You blend generosity with prayer, meeting real needs while faithfully lifting others up to God. Your open hands and steady prayers bring strength and hope.
The Generous Steward
(Giver + Builder)
Generous. Practical. Reliable.
You give freely and serve faithfully, combining generosity with practical action. Your steady presence helps create something joyful, lasting and life-giving.
The Generous Advocate
(Giver + Amplifier)
Generous. Bold. Inspiring.
You pair a giving spirit with bold influence, freely sharing and inspiring others to join you. Your impact is multiplied far beyond yourself.
The Selfless Mentor
(Giver + Guide)
Generous. Nurturing. Patient.
You invest deeply in people’s lives, offering both generosity and patient guidance. Your care plants seeds that create lasting change and strengthen people’s faith.
The Faithful Foundation
(Intercessor + Builder)
Prayerful. Steady. Reliable.
You join prayer with practical service, lifting people up before God while steadily supporting them. Together, your purposes create stability that strengthens God’s Kingdom.
The Prophetic Voice
(Intercessor + Amplifier)
Prayerful. Bold. Convicting.
You pray deeply and speak with conviction. When these purposes unite, your words carry power and spark change that points others to God’s truth.
The Spiritual Shepherd
(Intercessor + Guide)
Prayerful. Gentle. Wise.
You bring prayerful strength and gentle guidance, creating space for others to grow in their faith. Your consistent care reflects God’s heart.
The Visionary Builder
(Builder + Amplifier)
Creative. Energizing. Inspiring.
You combine hands-on service with bold influence. What you build lasts longer because your voice multiplies its impact and inspires others to participate.
The Steadfast Leader
(Builder + Guide)
Practical. Grounded. Nurturing.
You bring both reliability and wisdom, shaping projects with your service and enriching lives with your guidance. People find stability in your presence.
The Inspiring Guide
(Amplifier + Guide)
Influential. Encouraging. Wise.
You use your influence to rally others and your wisdom to show them the way forward. Your encouragement inspires people to keep growing in their faith.
The Giver
Generous. Faithful. Joyful.
You have a heart that overflows with generosity. Whether it’s your time, resources or relationships, you love knowing that what you share can multiply and make a difference in the lives of others. People feel cared for when they’re around you, and your joy is contagious.
Like a dolphin swimming with its pod, you thrive when you’re part of something bigger than yourself. Your giving spirit strengthens community and builds Kingdom impact that ripples further than you can imagine.
Your generosity can open the door for Bible translation — helping entire communities finally experience God’s Word for the first time.
Purpose Verse
Remember this — a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.
— 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 (NLT)
Your Next Step
Use your generosity to make an eternal impact. When you give to Bible translation, you help bring God’s Word to people still waiting to have it in their own language.
Give Today >The Intercessor
Prayerful. Steady. Grounded.
You’re the steady presence others can count on — faithful, prayerful and rooted in God’s Word. Like a penguin standing firm in the storm, you bring warmth and strength to those around you. People trust you because you listen deeply, encourage gently and hold space for them before the Lord.
Prayer is powerful. It brings comfort, protection, strength and hope. When you pray, you’re joining God’s work in ways that go far beyond what you can see — standing in the gap and believing for His Kingdom to come.
You can use this gift to pray for Bible translation and for people around the world who are still waiting for God’s Word in a language and format they clearly understand.
Purpose Verse
The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.
— James 5:16b (NLT)
Your Next Step
Prayer changes things. Join with others in praying for communities who long for the Bible in their language — your prayers can open doors for God’s Word.
Pray With Us >The Builder
Creative. Reliable. Hands-on.
You see needs and immediately think, “How can I help?” Whether through your skills, your creativity or your willingness to serve, you love putting faith into action. You’re reliable, resourceful and energized when you can make something better for others.
Like a bee working with others on a hive, your steady service creates something lasting and life-giving. Every small piece you contribute is part of a much bigger whole.
Your gifts and hands-on spirit can move Bible translation forward — from local service projects to global missions opportunities.
Purpose Verse
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.
— Colossians 3:23-24 (NLT)
Your Next Step
Put your skills and time to work in meaningful ways. Explore opportunities to serve locally or globally so more people can access Scripture.
Explore Serving Opportunities >The Amplifier
Bold. Passionate. Inspiring.
You don’t keep good news to yourself. When you find something that matters, you naturally speak up and rally others to join in. Your voice carries weight — in your friend group, online, in your community, etc. — and you love using it to spark change.
Like an elephant with a call that carries for miles, your influence can travel further than you know. Your courage to share inspires others to step in and take action.
When you advocate for Bible translation, your voice helps the story spread so entire communities can finally access God’s Word and be transformed.
Purpose Verse
But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”
— Romans 10:14-15 (NLT)
Your Next Step
Don’t keep the story to yourself. Share about Bible translation with friends, family or your church — your voice can inspire others to get involved.
Share and Invite >The Guide
Patient. Playful. Nurturing.
You have a gift for making others feel seen, especially the next generation. Kids and young people look up to you because you listen, encourage and guide them with patience and joy. Your words and actions plant seeds that will last for years and will produce good fruit.
Like a macaw with its bright, attention-grabbing call, you communicate in ways that capture young hearts and inspire curiosity. You know how to take truth and make it clear, simple and unforgettable.
Your heart for teaching and mentoring can help children and youth all over the world grow up with Scripture in their own language.
Purpose Verse
And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children.”
— Deuteronomy 6:6-7a (NLT)
Your Next Step
Help the next generation catch God’s heart for the world. Use VBS, Sunday School or family activities to teach kids about God’s love for all people.
Explore Kids’ Resources >The Altruistic Intercessor
(Giver + Intercessor)
Generous. Prayerful. Faithful.
You scored evenly across two purposes! Both generosity and prayer are strong in you, and together they make a powerful blend.
The Giver loves to share time, resources and energy to meet real needs. Like a dolphin swimming with its pod, you thrive when generosity strengthens community and multiplies joy.
The Intercessor is steady and faithful, holding others up in prayer and standing firm like a penguin in the storm. You bring strength and hope as you seek God’s presence for the sake of others.
When giving and interceding combine, your generosity is fueled by prayer and your prayers flow into tangible acts of love. Through both of these God-given purposes, you can help strengthen Bible translation so communities receive God’s Word and experience His presence.
Purpose Verse
Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.
— Galatians 6:2 (NLT)
Your Next Step
Your generosity and prayers can go hand in hand. Commit to praying through the Wycliffe Gift Catalog this year — each item highlights real Bible translation projects that you can lift up in prayer and, if you feel led, support through giving.
Pray Through the Gift Catalog >The Generous Steward
(Giver + Builder)
Generous. Practical. Reliable.
Your answers showed two strong purposes! You express generosity and hands-on service, and together they create lasting Kingdom impact.
The Giver overflows with joy when offering time, resources and energy to meet needs. Like a dolphin that thrives in a pod, your generosity strengthens connections and builds up others.
The Builder is creative and dependable, always ready to serve in God’s Kingdom wherever needed. Like a bee working faithfully in the hive, you see where to join in and contribute something that endures — whether locally or in missions around the world.
When giving and building combine, your generosity flows through action, creating something both joyful and lasting. God may be calling you to give and to serve — and both are vital in moving Bible translation forward so people can encounter His Word.
Purpose Verse
And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.
— Hebrews 13:16 (NLT)
Your Next Step
Your generosity grows stronger when it’s multiplied through community. Start a giving circle with your friends, small group or community — pooling your gifts to support Bible translation projects that help people access God’s Word for the first time.
Start a Giving Circle >The Generous Advocate
(Giver + Amplifier)
Generous. Bold. Inspiring.
You scored evenly across two purposes! Your generosity and bold influence blend to multiply your impact far beyond yourself.
The Giver finds joy in sacrificial generosity, freely sharing time and resources to care for others. Like a dolphin that encourages and strengthens its pod, your giving spirit builds community and ripples outward.
The Amplifier is passionate and outspoken, naturally rallying others to join in Kingdom work. Like an elephant’s call that carries for miles, your voice can spark change and inspire action.
When giving and amplifying combine, your generosity doesn’t stop with you — it inspires others to join in. God has given you both open hands and an influential voice, and together they can move Bible translation forward in powerful ways.
Purpose Verse
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.
— Hebrews 10:24 (NLT)
Your Next Step
Your influence and generosity can multiply when you invite others to join you. Rally your small group to become WordGivers — giving monthly toward Bible translation — and advocate for an Adopt-A-Verse project in your church, helping sponsor Scripture that will be translated for the first time.
Start a WordGiver Group >The Selfless Mentor
(Giver + Guide)
Generous. Nurturing. Patient.
Your results show a balance between two purposes! You blend generosity and guidance, investing deeply in people’s lives.
The Giver delights in sharing and offering resources, time and joy to strengthen others. Like a dolphin swimming in a community, you thrive when generosity builds connection and belonging.
The Guide listens, teaches and nurtures with patience, especially among the next generation. Like a macaw with its bright, captivating call, your words and presence spark curiosity and growth in young minds.
When giving and guiding combine, you don’t just give — you invest in people’s growth and plant seeds that produce lasting fruit. God may be calling you to both generosity and mentoring, which can help shape lives and strengthen Bible translation for future generations.
Purpose Verse
Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.
— Proverbs 22:6 (NLT)
Your Next Step
Your generosity and guidance can inspire and shape the next generation. Help plant a vision for God’s Kingdom in kids at your church by guiding them through a devotional all about generosity — showing them how their gifts can make an eternal impact.
Download the Devotional >The Faithful Foundation
(Intercessor + Builder)
Prayerful. Steady. Reliable.
Your answers revealed two strong purposes! Prayer and service go hand in hand, giving you both spiritual depth and practical strength.
The Intercessor stands firm in prayer, steady and grounded, like a penguin that endures the storm while bringing warmth and strength to others. You faithfully lift up people and causes before God, believing for His Kingdom to come.
The Builder is resourceful and dependable, always looking for how to serve in God’s Kingdom. Like a bee working faithfully in the hive, you contribute pieces that create something lasting — whether through missions or everyday service.
When interceding and building combine, your prayers often lead you to action, and your service is rooted in faith. Together, your God-given purposes can help strengthen Bible translation — covering it in prayer and moving it forward through steady work.
Purpose Verse
So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit.
— Colossians 1:9–10a (NLT)
Your Next Step
Your faithfulness in prayer and service can help sustain Bible translation. Join the Wycliffe Prayer Community to lift up translation projects, translators and the communities who are waiting for God’s Word.
Join the Prayer Community >The Prophetic Voice
(Intercessor + Amplifier)
Prayerful. Bold. Convicting.
You scored evenly across two purposes! Your prayers and your voice work together to bring spiritual depth and public influence.
The Intercessor is faithful and steady, holding people before God in prayer. Like a penguin that endures storms with quiet strength, you bring comfort and stability through your prayers.
The Amplifier speaks with conviction and passion, rallying others to join in God’s work. Like an elephant’s call that carries for miles, your voice has the power to spark change and move people into action.
When interceding and amplifying combine, your prayers give weight to your words, and your words carry the Spirit’s power into the world. God may be calling you to use your prayers and your influence to help advance Bible translation so that more people hear His truth.
Purpose Verse
Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ.
— Colossians 4:2–3a (NLT)
Your Next Step
Your voice carries power when it’s grounded in prayer. Share our digital prayer journey with friends, your Bible study or your church — inviting others to join you in praying for people around the world still waiting for Scripture in their own language.
Share Journey 7:9 >The Spiritual Shepherd
(Intercessor + Guide)
Prayerful. Gentle. Wise.
Your results show two strong purposes! You bring together prayerful strength and guiding care, making you a trusted presence for others. The Intercessor is steady and rooted in God’s Word, lifting up people and communities in prayer. Like a penguin in the storm, you remain faithful, bringing hope and strength to those you cover in prayer.
The Guide nurtures with patience and joy, especially among children and young people. Like a macaw with its bright call that sparks curiosity, your words and actions help others grow in faith and understanding.
When interceding and guiding combine, your prayers create a foundation for the wisdom you share, and your guidance flows from a heart aligned with God. With your prayer and mentoring, He may be calling you to help shape lives and support Bible translation around the world.
Purpose Verse
And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children.
— Deuteronomy 6:6-7a (NLT)
Your Next Step
Your prayers and guidance can help raise up the next generation. Explore kids’ prayer resources and a devotional designed to teach children how to pray for the nations and join God’s mission.
Explore Kids’ Prayer Resources >The Visionary Builder
(Builder + Amplifier)
Creative. Energizing. Inspiring.
Your answers show a balance between two purposes! You blend steady service with bold influence, creating far-reaching impact that lasts and spreads.
The Builder sees needs and steps in to serve, practically and resourcefully, in God’s Kingdom. Like a bee working faithfully in the hive, you contribute in ways that strengthen the whole and leave something lasting behind.
The Amplifier is bold and passionate, using influence to rally others into action. Like an elephant with a call that carries far and wide, you inspire people to join in Kingdom work.
When building and amplifying combine, your steady service multiplies through your influence, establishing something that reaches even further. God may be calling you to use your hands and your voice together to help move Bible translation forward and reach communities in need of His Word.
Purpose Verse
God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen.
— 1 Peter 4:10–11 (NLT)
Your Next Step
Big change often starts small. Use your voice to help your church catch a vision for Bible translation. Share stories, spark conversations and rally your community to join the global movement of bringing God’s Word to every language.
Bring Your Church on the Journey >The Steadfast Leader
(Builder + Guide)
Practical. Grounded. Nurturing.
Your results show strength in two purposes! You bring together dependable service and wise guidance, shaping people and projects alike.
The Builder is reliable and hands-on, ready to meet needs and contribute to what God is doing around the world. Like a bee in the hive, you work steadily and faithfully so that others can thrive.
The Guide nurtures with patience and clarity, helping others — especially the next generation — to grow strong. Like a macaw with its captivating call, your presence draws young people in and makes truth accessible.
When building and guiding combine, your service provides stability while your guidance shapes lives. Your God-given Kingdom purposes are vital in moving Bible translation forward and helping communities grow with God’s Word.
Purpose Verse
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.
— 1 Peter 4:10–11 (NLT)
Your Next Step
Your steady leadership can help shape lives now and for the future. Whether it’s rallying your church around Bible translation or planting a vision in kids’ ministry, you can help others see how God is moving and invite them to join in.
Explore Church Resources >The Inspiring Guide
(Amplifier + Guide)
Influential. Encouraging. Wise.
You scored evenly between two purposes! You carry both influence and wisdom, helping others see and take the next step in their faith.
The Amplifier is bold and passionate, unafraid to speak up and rally others to join God’s work. Like an elephant’s call that echoes for miles, your voice carries weight and inspires action.
The Guide is patient and nurturing, especially with the next generation, making truth clear and accessible. Like a macaw with a call that grabs attention, your presence sparks curiosity and growth in young minds.
When amplifying and guiding combine, your influence points people toward God while your wisdom shows them the way forward. He may be calling you to use your voice and your guidance together to help inspire others to join in Bible translation so that all can experience His Word.
Purpose Verse
Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives.
— Colossians 3:16a-b (NLT)
Your Next Step
Your voice and wisdom can inspire others to see God’s heart for the nations. Get the next generation of your church excited about Bible translation by helping lead a kids’ VBS — sparking curiosity, teaching truth and planting a vision for God’s global mission in young hearts.
Start a VBS at Your Church >
