Position: 

Ansie: Prayer coordinator & assistant to the director

Sarel: IT, maintenance & Bible Storytelling

Serving in:

South Africa

What is your role in Bible Translation (or nature of your connection to WSA)? Tell us a bit about what you do

Ansie:
I coordinate prayer and intercession for Bible Translation and Wycliffe South Africa. I am also assisting Alan, Executive Director, with operations of the WSA office. Another role is as coordinator for the interns of Wycliffe SA.

Sarel:
My main role is IT Support at the office and for our members in the field. I also do the maintenance around the office and I am the Bible Storytelling Coordinator.

Tell us a bit about your family

Ansie and Sarel have a five-year-old daughter, Abigail. She is a delight to have around, singing songs and doing little dances.

Sarel's parents and two brothers are here in South Africa. One of his sisters and her family are in England and the other sister and her family are in Ireland.

Ansie’s mother and sisters with their families all live in Gauteng.

What are some of your hobbies and interests?

Ansie:
I love reading fiction, mostly, and some non-fiction about topics like early childhood development and health. I also took up knitting and I’m a mean sock-knitter! I love nature.

Sarel:
I like being outdoors, building model airplanes and being a bit creative. I like the war side of history, technology and motorsport.

What is something you enjoy about being part of WSA and/or Bible Translation?

Ansie:
We are a great team in the WSA office. I like working with mature believers across the many organisations we are in relationship with. I can’t say that I always like having my cultural worldview challenged, but it is so good for me to get new viewpoints. I also appreciate seeing how God is in control of His mission and that He allows us to take part. 

Sarel:
Being part of an exciting team. There is always something new to learn and having the opportunity to connect with various people around Africa.