Category Archives: Press Release

Fighting Ebola with Airplanes

Mission Aviation Fellowship Joins Battle Against Ebola in Congo

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is supporting efforts to combat a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), MAF officials said today.

The Christian mission organization is using its airplanes to transport medical personnel and supplies into the […]

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 Family Safe, Home Destroyed in Sentani Fire

SENTANI, Indonesia – The Richards family is safe following a fire in Sentani, Papua, Indonesia on Friday, June 13, that destroyed their house and the adjacent Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) guesthouse duplex.

The blaze began when the Richards’ generator caught fire. The house was constructed primarily of wood so the fire grew in […]

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 […]

Mission Aviation Fellowship Releases Software for Creating Educational Materials

NAMPA, Idaho – Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has released Lumin, a free software program that makes it easy to create digital curriculum, presentations, eBooks, exams and more.

“According to some estimates, 85 percent of the world’s churches are led by people who don’t have any theological or ministry training,” said Elliot Dawson of MAF, who was […]

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 […]