Wycliffe Board Chair

David Steinegger

David is passionate about the transformational power of the Bible in enabling people to flourish and to find Jesus, our living Saviour.

David says: ‘In my many roles over the last decade, one of my greatest joys and privileges has been to serve on the Board of Wycliffe, and to see the transforming power and impact of the word of God when it is made available to people in their own languages.’

Alongside chairing the Wycliffe Board, David is involved in a number of business start-ups in Europe and the UK, mentors younger people, and is a director of a private foundation investing in innovative water and sanitation projects in Africa and Southeast Asia. David is married with three children, and he and his wife are on the leadership team of Colkins Mill Church, Mayfield, East Sussex.

Board Member

Pastor Folajimi Ayo Adedoyin

Ayo is passionate about playing a part in communicating to all people the promises and power that come through the Bible.

Ayo says: ‘The word of God framed everything we see today. It is a privilege to play a part in introducing God’s word to everyone in their own language.’

Ayo Adedoyin is a society development consultant with a passion for social justice. He has been part of the leadership team of Jesus House, a Redeemed Christian Church of God church in London, for two decades. 

Ayo is also the chief executive officer of an international development human rights and social justice charity, which mobilises African diaspora communities in the UK to advocate against insecurity and injustice across sub-Saharan Africa. Ayo also consults for a wide array of enterprises across the private, public and charity sectors internationally. Ayo is married to Lola and together they have two young adult children.

Wycliffe Board Vice-Chair

Jane Showell–Rogers

Jane is passionate about seeing the change that comes to communities when people have the Bible in their language. 

Jane says: ‘Everybody needs God’s word in their own language, so that they can hear what God has to say to them. It is exciting to see new translations – which would never have existed without Wycliffe – impacting lives around the world.’

As well as serving with Wycliffe, Jane and her husband, Gordon, have had extensive involvement with different Christian organisations. They served with IFES in Austria and led Friends International for its first 11 years. 

Jane has also taught in adult education, worked in events coordination, done team-building based on psychometric profiling and been a magistrate for over 20 years. She is chair of the Gender and Religious Freedom (GRF) network, and is one of the founding trustees of Wheatley Community Church. Jane and Gordon have two married children and five grandsons.

Chair of People Committee

Rebecca Benton

Rebecca wrote her degree dissertation on William Tyndale’s translation of the New Testament and since then has been passionate about the difference that Bible translation makes.

Rebecca says: ‘I know the difference that God’s word has made in my life and I am passionate about seeing others transformed all over the world. It is a privilege to support Wycliffe in seeking to bring the Bible to everyone.’

Rebecca has worked in business consulting, human resources and executive coaching. Visiting Christian workers in Yemen and Africa led her and a colleague to conduct a study into the challenges faced by women serving overseas, particularly those who are single. 

Rebecca cares deeply about supporting people working in mission and loves using her business and human resources background to help organisations care for mission workers. Rebecca is married with two children, lives in Cambridge, and is a member of Eden Baptist Church.

Chair of Finance and Legal Committee

James Turner

James is passionate about ensuring that Wycliffe’s vital work translating the Bible is built on a sure financial and legal foundation.

James says: ‘All the work we do is so that others can discover the Bible – this great book of wisdom and truth – for themselves.’

James is a tax director for an international consulting firm. His wife, Joy, is an accountant. They live in Amersham with their dog Oscar, and are active members of a church in nearby Chesham. James loves to run and ski, alongside reading. James and Joy have three adult children who are now based in several countries around the world.

Board Member

Kevin Ashman

Kevin is passionate about how serving with Wycliffe enables him to participate in God’s work of reaching all nations.

Kevin says: ‘In the Great Commission it says: ’Go and make disciples of all nations’ (Matthew 28:19). The work of Bible translation is a key element of fulfilling the Great Commission.’

Kevin became a Christian following a Billy Graham rally in 1980 and goes to All Souls, Langham Place, where he is a member of the church council. Kevin has been involved in mission work for over 25 years and is a director of a number of Christian charities engaged in mission. Kevin is married with four adult children and retired as a solicitor in June 2017.

Board member

Kenneth MacKenzie

Kenneth is passionate about how the words of the Bible are life-giving.

Kenneth says: ‘Scripture is the bread of life. When visiting South America many times, I have seen the difference the Bible makes and that has given me a lifelong passion for mission work.’

Kenneth is a chartered accountant by training and now works as a fund manager in the senior living sector. Kenneth is married to Angela, who is from the USA. They have six children and 18 grandchildren. They live in Scotland but are often in London and sometimes the US. They attend Cornerstone Community Church in Stirling.

Board Member

Ian Kirby

Ian is passionate about people being able to understand clearly what God says through the Bible. 

Ian says: ‘Without language we can’t communicate properly; without the Bible in our language we don’t hear from God properly.’

Ian is the director of academic quality as well as director of cross-cultural training at Moorlands College. He lived in Central Asia for 10 years, where he was involved in a Bible college and church planting – and Ian still enjoys having a conversation in Russian. 

Ian is married to Fay and they have three grown-up children. Ian and Fay are members of a church in Ringwood and Ian also preaches regularly at a number of churches.