Perhaps you were tracking this trend daily throughout June. Perhaps you even anticipated these trend months ago, and positioned your investments carefully and appropriately. I'm sure this is true for some. But others, like me, were focused on other things. My June was quite full of meetings with our Wycliffe Associates leadership team, strategic planning to maximize our support for Bible translation in the coming years, and the routine requirements of managing an international ministry.

Thankfully, I have a friend that is far more experienced, attentive, and adept in financial management than I am. He is a valued partner to our ministry, and to many other ministry partners–Tony Amaradio.

For several years now, Tony and his wife, Carin, have offered the financial counsel and services of Select Portfolio Management to Wycliffe Associates ministry partners at no expense. It really is that simple. There is no cost, and no obligation. Their services to partners of our ministry are part of their stewardship. They share our desire to see God's Word reach every tribe, tongue, and nation. And they want to encourage others in their financial stewardship.

If current trends in the financial markets are raising new questions and concerns for you, I encourage you to have a conversation with Tony. Just reply to this email, or call us at 1-800-THE WORD (800-843-9673) and we'll be glad to arrange an initial consultation for you. I know you will be encouraged as you talk through the challenges and opportunities of these turbulent financial times.

Blessings,

Bruce A. Smith
President/CEO
Wycliffe Associates