Paul is the International Coordinator for Translation Resources. He oversees the teams producing Translator's Notes, Exegetical Summaries, Translator's Workplace and BART (Biblical Analysis Research Tool). He is a member of the Paratext Board of Governors and the Paratext Prioritization Committee—Paratext is Bible translation editing software used by most Bible translation organizations. He also collaborates with other Bible translation organizations to ensure Bible translators' needs from all organizations and language groups around the world are being met. Paul enjoys being able to bring his biblical language knowledge, linguistics and translation experience, and software development expertise to bear on the great needs of Bible translation worldwide.
Tuula works part time as an Administrative Assistant in the Translation Department and is a caretaker for their adult disabled son Samuel.
The O'Rears live in Duncanville, TX, close to the International Linguistics Center.
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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.