Welcome to my little corner of the blogosphere. If you want to know what might be swirling around in my head with regards to missions, aviation and the role MAF is playing in all of it, this is the place to visit. I hope to shed some light on the opportunities MAF has to serve God and the amazing things He is doing around the world.I have served as the president of MAF since 2007 and have worked with this wonderful organization in some capacity since 1991. I’ll try to provide context for what MAF is doing through its strategic initiatives and share interesting pieces of information regarding where the organization is headed. That is what I hope to accomplish through this blog. I invite you visit regularly.According to an article in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, 25 percent of people who make New Year’s resolutions will give up on them within a week. By the end of January, 36 percent of resolvers have succumbed to their old habit or lifestyle. And after six months? Over half—54 percent—have decided to ditch the […]
Jason Chatraw discusses the different ways MAF President and CEO, John Boyd, has celebrated Christmas with his family while serving with Mission Aviation Fellowship in different parts of the world.
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By Tanya Boyd (John’s wife, Tanya, is guest blogging today)
I don’t really remember how it got its name, but it stuck—Snack Alley. This is what we call the smorgasbord of delicious treats we make each Christmas season as a family.
I love baking. It’s one way that I show love toward others. To me, there’s no […]
By Tanya Boyd (John’s wife, Tanya, is guest blogging today)
Our most memorable Christmas wasn’t what you would consider our “best Christmas ever.” It wasn’t some heart-warming story—yet it was simply unforgettable due to the circumstances and what I learned that year.
Near the end of 1996, John and I were assigned to serve a term with […]
“I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” —Matthew 25:40 NIV
When I speak publicly about the work of MAF, I often use a phrase that captures the heart of what MAF’s ministry is all about: “Demonstration and Proclamation.” And […]