From Essex to Uganda: ‘Culture shock and feelings of panic’

In November 2023, my wife Heidi and I pulled up our roots, leaving our Essex home and the church I had pastored for 28 years, for Koboko, North West Uganda.

Our mission? To help the team of Keliko believers who are translating God’s word into their mother tongue. The work is supported by Wycliffe Bible Translators and Grace Baptist Mission.

Heidi is trained in Biblical languages and linguistics. Her job as translation advisor is to assist the translators in finding the right words to convey the original meaning of the Scriptures. I am officially retired, but I lend a hand with Biblical background and context, preaching, and DIY.