David & Beth are passionate about reaching the Sunrise* people of Southeast Asia with the hope and freedom of the gospel. The Sunrise people, who number several million, predominately practice a major world religion and are "unreached" (according to the Joshua Project Progress Scale). David and Beth's Wycliffe ministry provides Bible translation and related materials to other workers in Sunrise who use them to communicate the gospel and disciple Sunrise background believers.
The One Story project, completed in 2020, consists of 26 short oral Bible stories which together tell of God’s redeeming love for the Sunrise people. The translation team is currently partnering with workers in Sunrise to implement the use of these stories in their ministries.
Translation of the written Word into the Sunrise language is also underway. Discipleship sets teaching basic Christian doctrines and practices are already available. In 2021, translation will shift to begin working primarily on translating full books, beginning with Luke and Acts. The translation team is also starting to develop scripture products that are integrated with media and arts to engage a broader audience in compelling and relevant ways.
God has called the church and the Knott’s to this ministry. Perhaps He is also calling you to take an active part in His ministry in Sunrise. Please consider partnering with them through prayer and financial gifts. It would be a tremendous blessing and encouragement to them and rewarding for you as well!
*-"Sunrise" is a pseudonym.
Location
Asia
Children
Nathanael, Moriah, Micaiah, Elijah
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.