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Pioneer Bible Translators
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Chief Advancement Officer
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Bedford, Texas, United States
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J.R. Bucklew is listed as Chief Advancement Officer at Pioneer Bible Translators, based in Bedford, Texas, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for J.R. Bucklew.
J.R. Bucklew previously worked as Director Of Major Gifts at Pioneer Bible Translators and Director of Development for Sign Language Projects at Pioneer Bible Translators. J.R. Bucklew holds Bachelor’S Of Divinity, Urban Ministry from Grimké College & Seminary.
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J.R. Bucklew is a visionary. Ideas that he fostered over a decade ago quickly became the standard in other parts of the world. Born a CODA (child of deaf adults), his first language growing up was American Sign Language (ASL), and though hearing, he still considers ASL his heart language.His desire for the Deaf to know and understand the Word of God has allowed him to travel to many parts of the world, both ministering to and being an advocate for the Deaf.His trendsetting spirit helped him start a Deaf church in Mekelle, Ethiopia. There, he and his wife, Feven, opened a café that exclusively employed Deaf people, formed two sign language centers, and helped train others to work with the Deaf.J.R. became the director of Deaf Bible in 2013, and with the blessing of Faith Comes By Hearing, he founded and was appointed President of Deaf Bible Society in 2015. He also serves on the boards of several Deaf ministries in the United States. In addition, J.R. was the architect of the world's premier Deaf mobile app known as the Deaf Bible app. Growing the distribution of Bible content in American Sign Language from 7000 copies on DVD over ten years to nearly 500,000 users within two years through the Deaf Bible app.He and the team at Deaf Bible Society worked with Bible agencies such as Wycliffe Bible Translators, Deaf Missions, and DOOR International to see that there be a Bible translation in every sign language and that every Deaf person would be engaged with scripture and have the opportunity to know Christ as their Lord and Savior.J.R. currently serves as the Chief Advancement Officer for Pioneer Bible Translators and the Chief Steward of Church Mobilization for the illumiNations alliance. His primary focus continues to be on raising awareness among churches, donors, and foundations for the Deaf ministry cause and Bible Translation. He also provides consulting services to multiple deaf leaders and non-profits in major donor relationship coaching, marketing, fundraising, and organizational development. J.R., his wife Feven, and their daughter Maraki live in the Dallas area.
Listed skills include Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Missions, Community Outreach, and 26 others.
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Chief Advancement Officer
CurrentServing a wonderful team of people to collectively cast a vision of healthy churches using the Bible in their heart languages among the remaining unreached people groups of the world. Showing local churches and individuals how they can be used to make this vision a reality through their giving and praying.
Jun 2022 - Present
Director Of Major Gifts
Apr 2021 - May 2022
Director Of Development For Sign Language Projects
Working with people, churches, and foundations to generate awareness, interest, prayer, and resources for the Sign Language Bible Translation and Church Planting Cause.
Apr 2020 - Apr 2021
Board Trustee
Current
Apr 2023 - Present
Board Member
Current
Jul 2021 - Present
Chair Of The Board Of Directors
Current
Open Hands Deaf Services
Apr 2018 - Present
Vrs American Sign Language Interpreter
Mar 2020 - Mar 2022
Founder | President | Ceo
Founder and CEO responsible for leadership/ execution of operations, fundraising, field partnerships, staffing, board presentations, strategic planning, budgeting, data tracking, marketing, and resource building from start-up to growth phase. Formed partnerships with international Bible Translation organizations, and created processes that resulted in.
Dec 2012 - Nov 2019
Deaf Bible Program Manager
Implementing infrastructure for Sign Language Bible distribution on FCBH's Digital Bible Platform. Worked to build partnerships with Sign Language Ministries for Scripture Use programs.
Dec 2012 - Jun 2015
Sign Language Interpreter
Self-Employed
Provided interpreting services in American Sign Language at Bossier Parish Community College and other assignments as requested.
Jul 2012 - Dec 2012
Manager
Managed all processes from hiring to restaurant services. While home on furlough from serving in Ethiopia our friends who owned the Dairy Queen needed someone to step in when their GM resigned.
Jul 2012 - Dec 2012
Missionary - Coffee Shop Owner - Humanitarian
Self Employed Missionary Sent By Local Church
Local evangelism and worked with Deaf Christian leaders. Served as advisor to local NGO's working with Deaf people. Our family also owned and operated a coffee shop to serve as a central hub for our ministry work.
Jul 2010 - Jun 2012
Staff Interpreter
Served as a staff interpreter primarily in the small engines department.
Aug 2009 - Jul 2010
Sign Language Interpreter
Provided American Sign Language Translation services for various clients as requested.
Jan 2008 - Jun 2010
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J.R. Bucklew education
Bachelor’S Of Divinity, Urban Ministry
Grimké College & Seminary
Certificate, Non-Profit Management
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What company does J.R. Bucklew work for?
J.R. Bucklew works for Pioneer Bible Translators.
What is J.R. Bucklew's role at Pioneer Bible Translators?
J.R. Bucklew is listed as Chief Advancement Officer at Pioneer Bible Translators.
Where is J.R. Bucklew based?
J.R. Bucklew is based in Bedford, Texas, United States while working with Pioneer Bible Translators.
What companies has J.R. Bucklew worked for?
J.R. Bucklew has worked for Pioneer Bible Translators, Megavoice, Deaf Millennial Project, Open Hands Deaf Services, and Sorenson Communications.
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What schools did J.R. Bucklew attend?
J.R. Bucklew holds Bachelor’S Of Divinity, Urban Ministry from Grimké College & Seminary.
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J.R. Bucklew is listed with skills including Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Missions, Community Outreach, Sign Language, Program Development, Fundraising, and Leadership Development.
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