John Chesnut

Dr. John Chesnut is the President & CEO of Wycliffe Bible Translators USA. He in the pastorate for 13 years before joining Wycliffe in 2001 and moving to the Philippines, serving in a variety of leadership roles with SIL Philippines and SIL International. John received a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Denver Seminary.

Articles by John Chesnut

2 Dec, 2025 15:00 EST

Latin America Bible & Theology Church & Missions

Does God speak my language? True identity, worth and purpose through the Bible

By John Chesnut

When a woman in a small village in southern Mexico heard verses from the New Testament in her language for the first time, she asked in amazement, “Does God understand Otomí?” The answer is yes, but millions of people in about 550 languages still do not know it.

John Chesnut

Does God speak my language? True identity, worth and purpose through the Bible

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