Mike and Janel are serving together in Southeast Asia through equipping nationals for the task of Bible translation and using visual media to share stories of how God's Word is changing lives. Janel has been a Wycliffe member since 2007, first as a teacher in the Philippines and currently as a translation consultant, training Bible translators in Asia and checking their translations for accuracy, clarity, and naturalness. Mike has 24 years of experience in television news and is currently working at Seed Company as a member of their Film Team. Mike and Janel were married in April 2020 and are now based in Southeast Asia. They serve with a cluster of seven teams who are translating the New Testament into their own languages. The Richards greatly appreciate your prayers and partnership as they train nationals in Bible translation principles and tell stories of how God is transforming lives in Southeast Asia.
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.