After the accident, “counting the cost” found renewed meaning in our missionary venture. Airplanes lost a little of the admiration I held for them. Time with my wife and kids gained new importance. The prayers of our supporters back home were never so appreciated. The blessing of our teammates here was never so obvious. We realized that this event had probably changed us all. Read More...

Many folks have been asking us what our plans are. I expect many of you are also wondering the same. The simple answer is: we are headed back to Africa. Our hearts are there, it seems. In coming home for an extended period of time, we did consider the possibility that God might redirect our life and ministry. But the old, familiar “calling” still sticks with us. Read More...

Hoping this letter finds you well. We are, somewhat unexpectedly, in the United States right now. In case you didn't already know that, this letter should fill you in on some of the "why and where, and what next?" Our family arrived in New Jersey on March 8th... but our trip home started on December 26th. Read More...

It has been interesting to look back at ten years of ministry and come out with a singular, tremendous feeling of being blessed. One would gather that ten years would add up to some sum of what has been given or sacrificed. Yet this journey has been our gain. And now we see the future a little differently than we did when we were twenty-five. Read More...

September marks the beginning of AIM's On-Field Media Ministry, which I hope you already know some about from our previous letters. Myself, along with two others, are now in the throws of developing a viable ministry model for this new department, and looking forward to jumping in with the actual work. Read More...

I would love your prayers and advice as I try to support Mike in his flying ministry as well as his media role, teach our children in school, and be the encouraging, loving, peaceful and joyful keeper of the home as I instill Godly values in our children and their friends. Sound overachieving? Read More...

As familiar as this whole process is to us – the preparing and packing, the goodbyes, and the long flight “home” – we do not know what the next term overseas holds for us. Going into it can be daunting, or a wonderful adventure, depending on our point of view at any given moment. Read More...

For a moment I sat physically suspended between them all - between a chaotic world of profound need to which we are called, and a world of peace and love in the company of my family. And I realized how thankful I was for every direction the Lord takes me from day to day. My little airplane makes this big world smaller for the work of missions Read More...

Renee and I wonder sometimes what it would be like to switch roles. If she could spend her days as I do, thrust into the chaos and challenge of missionary work in the bush - and I could stand in her shoes as a mother, teacher, and support to a battle-weary spouse. Read More...