Southern Africa

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Rev. Carl and Kelsey Grulke

Meet the Missionary Rev. Carl and Kelsey Grulke have been missionaries with Lutheran Bible Translators since 2016. They share a love for the Word of God and for helping it come alive in the hearts of those who hear the Good News. Carl loves exploring the local languages and uncovering how they can reflect who…

Joel Juedes

Joel Juedes

Meet the Missionary Joel has been involved with missions in southern Africa since 2017. During this time, his desire to see lives transformed by God’s Word has grown. He joined Lutheran Bible Translators and Wycliffe Bible Translators in 2024 and is preparing to join translation work in Madagascar. On the island, 22 common languages have little…