Unleashing the Potential of the Global Church

We accelerate the work of Bible translation by connecting local field partners around the world with investors, resources, and training.Â
Through these global partnerships, God’s people are being equipped to reach communities still waiting for Scripture in the languages they understand best.
An Unwavering Vision Led by the Spirit of Innovation
2023

Seed Company celebrates its 30th year of ministry and zeros in on hitting its 2,000th language engagement.
2021

Seed Company starts its 1,800th language engagement.
2018

1,500th language engagement begins.
2017

Seed Company forms Avodah Labs, a nonprofit that harnesses artificial intelligence to accelerate Sign Language Bible translation.
2015

Seed Company's Bible translation principles—called the Common Framework—are more widely recognized and adopted by other Bible translation agencies to accelerate Bible translation.
2014

Seed Company begins its 1,000th language engagement.
Seed Company helps form illumiNations, an alliance of Bible translation and resource partners working together to eradicate Bible poverty in this generation.
2004

A bold vision plan is approved to bring the total language engagements up to 1,000 in the next 10 years.
1999

Seed Company and the Jesus Film Project form the Luke Partnership to bring heart language Scripture to life on film.
1993

Partners With Nationals—which would soon become Seed Company—begins with 10 projects funded by 10 financial partners.
1991

Wycliffe Bible Translators, Seed Company's parent organization, identifies the need to focus on national translators to gather the momentum of the global Bible translation movement.
Mission
To accelerate Scripture translation and impact for people without God’s Word through Great Commission partnerships.
Vision
God’s Word transforming lives in every language in this generation.
Values
- Honoring God in all we do
- Valuing individuals and relationships
- Partnering effectively
- Encouraging creativity and innovation
- Managing for quality results

1. Partner in Translation
We cultivate relationships with local leaders to produce trustworthy Scripture.
2. Build Movement Capacity
We equip individuals and organizations to thrive through customized growth programs.
3. Scale Translation Solutions
We seek new translation technologies and methods, scaling what works globally.
illumiNations is a collective impact alliance of Bible translation organizations and resource partners working together to eradicate Bible poverty in this generation. Seed Company is honored to be a part of an alliance that plays a significant role in God’s plan to reach the nations. Together, we envision bringing trustworthy Scripture to people around the world who still wonder if God speaks their language.
Discover More About the Servant Leaders Who Guide Our Mission
Board of Directors

Matthew Mancinelli


Jill Anschutz


Amanda George


John Chesnut


Steven Ganss


Michel Kenmogne


Robby Moser


Tom De Vries


Chris Ordway


Logan Brown


Matthew Mancinelli


Jill Anschutz


Amanda George


John Chesnut


Steven Ganss


Michel Kenmogne


Robby Moser


Tom De Vries


Chris Ordway

Leadership

Larry Jones


Mark Farr


Davis Powell


Chad Allen


Sawnya Rogers


Larry Jones


Mark Farr


Davis Powell


Chad Allen


Sawnya Rogers

