An Update from Marcus & Michelle

Published on August 13, 2025

NEWHOPE GLOBAL PARTNERS: Marcus and Michelle Rice (Wycliffe Bible Translators Australia)

Marcus and Michelle have been in South East Asia for 13 years in support and management roles for the teams that focus on under-developed languages and Bible Translation. Currently, Marcus serves at Payap University as the Director for the Linguistic Institute. Michelle serves the families in the region by coordinating the curriculum for Grace International School.

The organisation has undergone some major restructuring and Marcus has been offered a new role. The position will entail engaging and coaching various country teams across Eurasia. He’ll be helping find opportunities to collaborate and develop plans and systems as the organisation creates a new “mega area”. Michelle will continue to support the School until their youngest, Abigail, finishes year 12 in August 2026. After that they look forward to a home assignment and seeing their NewHope friends before their next field assignment.

Thank you for your ongoing prayers and support for Marcus and Michelle.

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