Calvin Tiessen

Calvin is the Director of Training and part of the team preparing missionaries for fruitful field service, while also helping missionaries thrive in their places of ministry.

Calvin holds a PhD in Cultural Anthropology and Missions. He has served for 25 years with Wycliffe Bible Translators. He also holds an M.A. in Biblical Studies, an M.A. in Linguistics, and a B.A. in Education.

Calvin has lived most of his life on the mission field. He was born in the Philippines, where his parents served with SEND International, and then served with his wife, Gabi, in Central Asia for 18 years and Albania for 5.