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Grant writes and edits biblical content for open-access Bible translation resources which help Bible translators to accurately translate the Bible into their own languages.
Birch is a software project manager helping to equip the global church to develop Bible translation software. Connie assists in developing training programs for Bible translators.
Sean builds new partnerships with large-scale church planting movements so that Bible translation can expand into every heart language and dialect where the Bible doesn't yet exist.
Derek works in Data Analytics and Training Development to equip church networks in Bible translation. Kelly is the Marketing Project Manager for unfoldingWord supporting the organization and church networks in communications.
Morgan develops and edits theologically formative training materials for church leaders that aid in translating the Bible into their language. Morgan also develops content for oral learners with SRV Partners and serves as a photographer gathering impact stories from unfoldingWord translation partners on the field.
Mike assists as a trainer with global translation partners and also with developing content that focuses on integrating theological formation and bible translation.
Mark is a Pastor Teacher who serves and shepherds our team while catalyzing and equipping partners for Church Centric Bible Translation.
Christopher focuses on the research and development for our Bible translation software tools.
Ian is helping to equip church leaders with biblical resources and training processes that enable them to develop effective theological formation, Bible translation and leadership development materials in their own languages.
Rich is a software engineer helping to develop a web platform supporting Bible translation by the global Church.
Perry oversees the creation of open-access Bible translation resources. Beth coordinates grant and report writing, editing, and submission.
Frances works on developing global partnerships and projects with a focal point on Southeast Asia, Central and South America as well as being involved in fund and partner development.
Russ focuses on global partnerships and projects. Jan is the Finance Manager for unfoldingWord.
As president, David provides leadership to the team while Jane handles event and travel planning.
Dane serves as unfoldingWord's Managing Editor for Marketing Communications. He collects, curates, and communicates our global partners’ stories to our friends and allies and manages content for all our marketing channels.
Eric works to ensure smooth business operations and Judy provides support for organizational events.
Seth is an information technology specialist who is helping to support unfoldingWord with the company’s technology needs.
Jim serves as the CFO, and as such, is responsible for all of the financial actions of the organization.
Our computational linguist builds technology to help people interpret the Bible.
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