Deborah Hayhoe Padilla

Deb and Ramón serve as multipliers of key Bible-based resources and training in the languages and cultures of diverse diaspora communities and in the format that is most accessible to them. After ten years of involvement in Bible Translation ministry in Oaxaca, Mexico, Deb & Ramón joined Outreach Canada in 2021 bringing their skills and experience to serve in the broader context of Bible Engagement among already existing diaspora ministries across Canada. Their vision is to collaborate with these local ministries to support strategic and effective use and access to Scriptures and other resources in the minority languages of communities of immigrants. As they remain collaboratively engaged with SIL Global’s Scripture Access and Diaspora Services, the Padillas seek to serve as collaborators and catalysts for promoting deeper engagement with God in outreach and service among newcomers especially. Most recently, Deb and Ramón are focusing on Caring for Wounded Hearts—an oral, Bible-based community program for building safe communities for strong mental health and connection with God. 

Additionally, in her role, Deb seeks to include opportunities and resources for intercultural growth as a necessary component of both collaboration and integration of resources and service.