The village of Ha Mapelle in Lesotho is literally at the end of the road (well, it’s not really much of a road, more like a... read more
While we were staying in Kikongo, MAF was able to provide a medical evacuation flight for Masha, a girl with a severe infection on her leg.... read more
The village of Kotiak in Papua, Indonesia was one of our favorite places to visit in MAF’s floatplane. We flew in to spend some time with... read more
We had the opportunity to visit Nepal one year after a devastating earthquake shook the country. It was incredible to see how MAF is facilitating helicopter... read more
Did you know that you have family members in every country on earth? It’s true! In some of the most remote parts of the world where... read more
While in Haiti, we had the opportunity to fly along with a mission team from our alma mater, Northwest Nazarene University. We had a blast hanging... read more
As roving photographers and videographers for MAF, Mark and I have had the chance to ride along on many MAF flights to document the work of... read more
We had the opportunity to spend two weekends in the remote mountain village of Kuebunyane, Lesotho. There’s no road or cars in sight, only horses, donkeys... read more
A couple weeks ago, I did something I’ve been avoiding for the past two years we’ve been on the road. No, it wasn’t giving in and... read more
One year ago today, a massive earthquake ripped through the mountains of Nepal, killing thousands and leaving many more thousands without access to shelter, food, and... read more
After a breathtaking flight from Kathmandu, we arrived by helicopter to a valley surrounded by tall Himalayan peaks, the site of the old village of Langtang.... read more
We posted a short video few months ago about the inauguration celebration for a new university in Kikongo. Here’s the full story video, featuring Glen and... read more
As roaming photographers and videographers for MAF, Mark and I have taken A LOT of photos in the nearly two years we’ve been on the road.... read more
Last year, we wrote about our visit to Esrotnamba: The Most Remote Place. We finally finished the video to show the work that MAF and Baliem... read more
Outdoor Education is the highlight of the year for international high school students in Papua. Every year, a group of students and teachers travel to a... read more
Once a year, MAF hosts a big party at the airport in Lesotho to celebrate International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Day. This year, over 300 kids... read more
I had the privilege of flying with Maud Kells on her first trip back to Mulita after being shot. She’s an amazing woman, and it was... read more
The first few days after arriving in a new place are always the most magical. In the far-flung places where MAF serves, surprising smells and exotic... read more
“What have you learned from living overseas?” As we’ve visited different MAF programs around the world, we have asked and been asked this simple question many... read more
We had an awesome year in Indonesia traveling to MAF’s eight different bases all around the country. We met so many good people willing to share... read more
While visiting the MAF team in Palangkaraya, we got to go on two flights to the village of Mendawai. There’s no airstrip there, just a big... read more
In the Krayan highlands of Kalimantan, a short flight with Mission Aviation Fellowship can save hours or days of walking through dense jungle. We wanted to... read more
Chandra, a 13-year-old boy from the village of Long Sule in North Kalimantan, was climbing in a coconut tree when he fell 50 feet and shattered... read more
On our first trip to a village in the remote jungles of North Kalimantan, we kept looking around for the huts. In all the other interior... read more
In the interior villages of Papua, Indonesia, no holiday or special occasion would be complete without the traditional Bakar Batu feast. The entire community comes together... read more
The more places we go in Indonesia, the more we see how diverse this country is. From the mostly Christian Papua in the east part of... read more
Within the first few days of arriving in Papua, I witnessed an act of kindness that would be the first of many experienced here. After eating... read more
Mika, a six-year-old boy from the highland village of Mokndoma in Papua, Indonesia, fell from a tree while climbing with his friends. He landed on a... read more
Since arriving in Papua six months ago, we’ve traveled to 35 different interior villages. Some of the more central places have developed into little cities over... read more
Liku and Dugwiru, two Bible teachers from the highland village of Mokndoma in Papua, Indonesia, traveled to the lowland village of Iratoi to teach fellow members... read more
As we circled over the Wano village of Mokndoma in a small Kodiak, I suddenly felt my heart rate increase and my breathing pick up a... read more
I became a pilot for MAF about two months ago. During my first solo flight, I was so nervous. My hands were shaking. My heart was... read more
We recently visited Timika, home to one of MAF’s bases on the western side of Papua. One of the unique things about Timika is its proximity to the Grasberg Mine,... read more
My first Bible was a Precious Moments Bible that my parents were given when I was born. I can remember flipping through pages, looking at the... read more
Yubenus is a Bible school student living in the highland village of Mamit in Papua, Indonesia. Far from any hospital, a painful foot injury left him... read more
Ever wonder what a day in the life of an MAF plane is like? We made this time-lapse video showing a full day of flying in... read more
One of the most widespread traditions here in Papua, common among many of the various people groups, is the pig roast. Pigs are worth a lot... read more
“First you hike down from here into that valley and then up and up over that mountain… it would take the Lani four hours but it’s more like... read more
Over the years it’s been called Netherlands New Guinea, West New Guinea, West Irian, Irian Jaya, and West Papua. Most people around here now call it... read more
Earlier this year, we visited the Waodani communities of Tiwaeno and Tzapino with Gilberto Nenquimo. Gilberto is a grandson of Mincaye, one of the members of... read more
About a month ago, we had the chance to visit El Salvador with MAF’s EduTech Mission team from Costa Rica. They helped lead a conference for... read more
We had the privilege of spending a Saturday morning with our good friend Brendan Blowers at a youth center in San Jose, Costa Rica. Located in... read more
Costa Rica’s favorite phrase, pura vida, (literally “pure life”) is used all over the country as greetings and goodbyes, and shows up on billboards, souvenirs and... read more
Even though it’s been over a month since we left Ecuador, we are still missing this beautiful country and all the friends we made during our... read more
It’s pretty easy to see why the clean water movement, along with the number of water-focused non-profits, has exploded in recent years. Many people around the... read more
Last week, I flew into the Achaur village of Wayusentza to document a team from Reach Beyond working with the community on a clean water project. There... read more
July marked our 3rd wedding anniversary so we decided to do something special— bike down Chimborazo, Ecuador’s highest mountain. Due to the equatorial bulge, the peak... read more
A few weeks ago I flew into the Waodani village of Tiwaeno for a few hours with a church group that had spent the week volunteering... read more
Last week, we began shooting our big documentary project we’re working on here in Ecuador. Gene Jordan joined us from MAF headquarters for the week to... read more
I flew on my first MAF flight about six year ago when I first started working at headquarters in Nampa. I’d heard that the pilot might do... read more
Last week, I took my first flights into the jungle with Alas de Socorro del Ecuador. ADSE is a MAF affiliate program, which means that they... read more
Our trip to Ecuador was mostly uneventful (three of our four carry-on bags were inspected in Boise because of our ridiculous amount of camera gear) and... read more