David studied physics at Heriot Watt University and first heard about Wycliffe there.  On the STEP program I was excited to learn of Wycliffe's' task - translating the Bible- and I was keen to be involved. Later, I completed an MSc in Information Technology and then worked in IT to gain experience.  In 1999, I took a linguistic training course in Texas for eight weeks, followed by a ten-week course in software specific to Wycliffe's work.  In 2000, I worked with Wycliffe, in Manila, providing computer support for the staff of Asia Area Office.

Evelyn is a Missionary Kid, raised in France and in Belgium - her home country.  As a child, I gave my life to the Lord and in my teens, I was keenly aware of the need for everyone to have access to the Bible in their mother tongue. I worked as a nurse and attended seminary in South Carolina, where I studied for an MA in Christian Education.  My desire for people to build a personal relationship with God through His Word, led me to join Wycliffe Belgium in 1999.  An exciting and challenging visit to SIL teams in Chad confirmed in my heart God's call to work there.

Together. We first met at Wycliffe's Discovery course in November 1998, during which we were both encouraged to join Wycliffe. While David worked in Manila, Evelyn completed a year of SIL Linguistics training and a specialization in Literacy at Horsleys Green in the UK.
In May 2001, we got married in Edinburgh where we've been adjusting to married life.  David has completed some Bible college courses and we've both taken some further computer training.