Our Team & Missionaries
Angie
Oral Bible Translation Consultant/Trainer
ANGIE
“I love that with Spoken I can join in the work of the Great Commission, to reach every tribe and nation with the Good News. I love that Spoken seeks to reach oral cultures using their preferred oral methods. I have served as a missionary among one of these populations before and know firsthand the need and the value of doing so. I am excited to continue this work through Spoken.”
Austin
Oral Bible Translation Consultant/Trainer
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AUSTIN
“I'm excited to be partnering with Spoken because the need is great, the mission is glorious, and God is worthy of it all. Spoken is truly meeting people where they're at in their respective learning styles and cultures. God has graciously provided a great salvation and Spoken is actively involved with getting the message of the Gospel to the ends of the earth. What a privilege!”
Brian
SVP,
Field Ministry
BRIAN
Dave
Chief Operating
Officer
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DAVE
“When I first started working in the Bible Translation Space I had very little understanding of everything that is involved in making the Bible available for people that don’t have access. The more I learned the more I understood why orality is so important. Even as a literate western American often I prefer to connect with God and the Bible through orally produced media. When you layer in the fact that 2/3 of the world is not able to read the Bible in a language that best communicates spiritual content you see how strategic the ministry of Spoken Worldwide really is. I love Spoken because we are a healthy organization doing incredibly strategic work.”
Durk
Oral Bible Translation Consultant/Trainer
DURK
“It’s wonderful to live with hope and purpose. That’s what the Eternal One gave me when I realized I was created for His glory and embraced the relationship my Creator wanted to restore. What a privilege we have at Spoken to come alongside people to the ends of the earth, helping them experience that same hope and purpose. As such, I am excited to be a catalyst for God to work through. Helping people verbalize and internalize His message of truth, in their heart language, is fundamental in empowering them to engage with our living Savior.”
Ed
President /
CEO
ED
“In 2005, a friend told me I should go into ministry and, through my interest in technology, use iPods as a way to share the Gospel. Two weeks later, I was with a missionary who shared that 2/3 of the world “can’t, don’t or won’t” read, and confirmed that audio technology could be a part of the solution. I knew I had to take action, and I haven’t stopped since. The team that God has built here gives me the hope that we, in partnership with others, can take the planet!”
Edith
Communications
Coordinator
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EDITH
“I feel blessed to be a part of a team that has a passion for Christ and is dedicated to sharing His word. I am amazed by the work that Spoken is doing in leading the way to reach oral learners around the world. I love that there is a way for people who can’t read or write to hear Truth and about God’s love in their preferred learning style that touches their heart."
Eduardo
Oral Bible Translation Consultant/Trainer
EDUARDO
Jodi
Orality
Coaching
JODI
“I spent part of my childhood on the mission field in Liberia West Africa, and missions has been in my heart ever since. I was introduced to the orality method in 2017 through Tell THE Story and fell in love with it, I became a trainer about 6 months later and have used it every time I get the opportunity since then. I am excited to work with Spoken Worldwide where I can combine my love for missions and education!”
John F
Oral Bible Translation Consultant/Trainer
JOHN
“We serve a relational God who is actively reconciling all creation to Himself and all people to one another. This is a truth best lived out and delivered in community, and to me this is what orality-based ministry is all about—sharing our stories and weaving them into the all-encompassing Story of reconciliation, from eternity to eternity. I am thrilled at this opportunity to help empower local, indigenous church leaders to serve their own communities in a natural and meaningful way.”
Kim
Development
Assistant
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KIM
“I’m excited to be a part of a great team of people who love using their gifts to spread the Gospel. God is paving the way for Spoken to reach more and more people. What an honor to be a part of this mission!”
Lisa
Director of
Administration
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LISA
“God is good, all the time! I can’t imagine what my life would be if I didn’t know Him. It breaks my heart to know there are many who do not know of His love and grace. I am truly blessed to join such an amazing group of disciples who are working so diligently to share His word to those who would otherwise not have such an opportunity.”
Lois
Oral Bible Translation Operations Coordinator
LOIS
“After 35 years with a large mission, I am thankful to join a smaller team, to come alongside and share my experience and abilities to lighten the load as we work together to help people around the world encounter God through His Word, and to be transformed as they understand the Bible.”
Mandy
Director of
Communications
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MANDY
“God blesses beyond measure, pouring His grace out on us daily — so the opportunity to give back to His Great Commission is rewarding, but also incredibly humbling. The passion this team has for Christ and for sharing the Word with remote communities around the globe is testament to the power of God’s love. In God’s infinite wisdom, He has pulled together this team, each member with his or her own unique gift, to work together in creating new disciples and in sharing His message of Truth.”
Meg
Orality
Coaching
MEG
Palm
Orality
Coaching
PALM
"I grew up in Thailand where I was raised as a nominal Buddhist, in an environment that placed emphasis on ancestor worship. Now, as a Christian, I love the opportunity to work with Spoken because they help bring God’s Word and His Truth to people in a personal and relational way. I love hearing people discover God’s Truth in stories straight from the Bible, and then have them share with others. It’s such a simple, yet effective way that we can use to share the Gospel with people from all walks of life."
Ray
Director,
Orality Coaching
RAY
Ted
Director of
Development
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TED
Spoken's sole purpose is to share the greatest story ever told with those who've never had an opportunity to hear it until now. What on earth could be better than that?
Thomas
Director of Oral
Bible Translation
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THOMAS
Tim
Oral Bible Translation Consultant/Trainer
TIM
“I once thought God only speaks French and Lingala,” said a woman in Republic of Congo where I led oral Bible story seminars in 2019. When our pastors preach or read the Bible, they only do so in those languages. Now you’ve told us that God made my language, and He understands me when I use it. I used to think I had to pray in French or Lingala–because I thought that’s all God knew. Now I understand that I can pray in my language!” Her eyes sparkled because she’s found that she can now use her heart language to communicate with her Lord! That woman’s story keeps me going!
Tom F
Director, South Asia
Programs
TOM
“I am excited about the work we are involved in at Spoken. The richness and power of God’s Word coming alive through stories, songs and dramas, the local church growing strong and expanding, leaders impacting their communities. I get to see this happen all over the world, what a blessing and privilege!”
Yohannes
Director, East Africa
Programs
YOHANNES
“Since I have come to know and experience God’s love and forgiveness over 25 years ago, the Lord has made it my ambition to live for Him. In my case, this has meant among other things, serving Him as missionary since almost about that time. I consider it a great privilege to help fulfill His great commission in my world. As C.T. Studd put it, “If Jesus Christ is God and died for me, then no sacrifice can be too great for me to make for Him.” Except, I had none that I haven’t received from Him, that I may sacrifice for Him!”
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