Category Archives: USA

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Four Things I’ve Learned About Christian Leadership

It was 1994 when Tanya and I joined Mission Aviation Fellowship, and I was not the typical missionary candidate. While most of MAF’s career missionaries join the ministry in their 20s, I was already middle-aged. Nor did I have the benefit of a Christian upbringing and education, as I came to know the Lord much […]

MAF Receives Grant for Internship Program

NAMPA, Idaho – Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has received a $66,800 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust to fund an internship program at the organization’s Nampa headquarters.

MAF is a unique Christian ministry that uses airplanes, technology, and training to reach the world’s most isolated people. With a fleet of 52 light aircraft, MAF provides […]

MAF Announces Staff Changes at Nampa Headquarters

NAMPA, Idaho – Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) announces several leadership changes at its headquarters in Nampa.

David Fyock is MAF’s new vice president of operations, and will oversee MAF ministry work around the globe. Fyock has been with MAF since 1992. He served for 13 years in various positions […]

Extroverts, Introverts, and Pizza

There was a study done on the leadership of pizza franchises: When it comes to making and delivering tasty pizza pies, who is better equipped to lead a franchise, an extrovert or an introvert? The study looked closely at the successes and failures of several restaurants for an extended period of time. The answer to […]

Idaho Gives

NAMPA, IDAHO—Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) will be participating in the second annual Idaho Gives on Thursday, May 1st. Idaho Gives is a one-day fundraising event to celebrate and support non-profit organizations across the state. This giving day raised $575,000 for over 500 Idaho non-profits last year. Supporters of MAF gave over $5,000 on Idaho Gives […]

The Added Dimension

We’re all flat-landers stuck in two dimensions. Doesn’t matter if we live in the mountains. We’re glued to Earth’s undulating surface, meticulously following its ups and downs. That restraint does grant security. We need concern ourselves only with the challenges of moving left or right, forward or back. Vertical decisions fade to choosing stairs or […]