Meet Brandon and Cat Samuel! In 2020 Brandon found himself in a season of prayer and discernment.

At first, the Samuels thought Brandon should go back to school. But after a few classes, they wondered if God had a different plan for their family.

Brandon sought out advice and guidance on what next steps to take by speaking to a trusted mentor. The mentor suggested that Brandon consider a career in ministry. So Brandon took to the internet and researched unique careers in ministry that would fit his gifts and skills. That’s how he came across Bible translation work!

Brandon and Cat were excited to learn more about what God was doing around the world through Bible translation. Brandon said, “The reality that there were so many people that still need a Bible in their own language became a conviction for us.”

Cat agreed: “Our hearts were yearning for others to be able to experience God’s Word just as we had. We had been transformed by His Word and we wanted others to be transformed as well.”

Doors began to open as the couple decided to serve with Wycliffe in 2021.

Brandon explained, “Some of [our kids] are homeschooled, some of them are [in] public school. We also serve at our local church, and we also host a small group at our home every week. With all of this going on in our lives, we are so appreciative of how Wycliffe helps us and comes alongside us to help us balance our work and our family time.”