VISSER, Bert and Wilma

Bert and Wilma, from Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, married in 1983. They lived in PEI, where Bert practiced law and Wilma focused on their three children. Having had an interest in Wycliffe since Bert attended Urbana in 1981, they joined in 1996.

In 1999, the Visser family of five moved to Cameroon, Africa. Bert served in public relations and partnerships, director of church relations, and as general director. Wilma was involved in health care for the missionaries and in human resources (HR). Bert and Wilma returned to live in Halifax, NS in April 2018, working remotely for Wycliffe.

Wilma is HR systems administrator for SIL Francophone Africa Area, a Wycliffe partner doing Bible translation. The purpose of this job is to assist and to train and mentor the people in HR in French-speaking African countries to use a database program. Bert is VP Spiritual Vitality and Special Advisor to Wycliffe Canada’s Leadership Team. The Special Advisor is to provide expert guidance and prayerful and strategic counsel to Wycliffe Canada’s President and Leadership Team. The Spiritual Vitality team is dedicated to nurturing the spiritual well-being of the staff. By fostering a culture of prayer and reflection, this team helps to strengthen the spiritual foundation of the organization.

The Vissers’ three married children live in Germany, Manitoba and Halifax. Bert and Wilma have been blessed with nine grandchildren.