A primary goal for the Lunsfords since their arrival in West Asia in 1997 has been to make God’s Word accessible to the Lotari people so they will have the opportunity to be transformed by it.
They began by helping the community create their own alphabet, then training men and women to develop and then manage a mother-tongue-based literacy program—first for grade school children and then later for adults, particularly women. They were also instrumental in setting up a local training center which is now run by citizens of that country and serves as a resource to more than 2 dozen languages in the region.
After nearly 25 years, multiple Scripture-based stories are now available in the Lotari language, including the stories of creation, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Job and Ruth. The focus in 2022 is on translating the Life of Christ. In addition to supporting the Lotari men and women who are engaged in revitalizing their language, increasing literacy and translating Scripture portions, Wayne is also the Associate Director of the regional SIL team working in two neighboring counties in West Asia. Valerie’s focus is on helping teammates maintain spiritual and emotional vitality while working in these spiritually dark countries.
Children
| Sean & wife, Megan and their children, Verity & Peregrine, Jordan & wife, Jaina
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.