“Grab your Bibles. It’s time to leave for church!” How many times has that echoed through your house on a Sunday morning?
Apr 08, 2025
What welcome words! Kids love hearing it from their parents. Employees love hearing it from bosses.
Mar 18, 2025
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Have you ever had to listen to a song over and over again to figure out the lyrics? And how much harder if the piece wasn’t in your heart language?
Feb 03, 2025
It’s Christmas, and we want to thank you for your gifts throughout 2024 that help Ethnos360 Aviation provide the “gift” of aviation service to church planters in the remote regions of Brazil, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines.
Dec 17, 2024
hen pilot Brian Schaadt did a medevac flight on the island of Luzon in the Philippines, he had no idea the impact it would have on the Agta people group.
Oct 07, 2024
We never even mentioned to you that our flight program in Asia-Pacific needed a helicopter.
Aug 30, 2024
Training matters. Yes, it sure does! And that means giving our Ethnos360 Aviation pilots and mechanics the best training possible on the equipment that matches the capabilities of the aircraft they will use on the field.
Aug 02, 2024
What a mix of tools for the gospel! But they work together well.
Jul 07, 2024
He could have done a lot of other things for the last 30 years. But Gifsen Mambo chose the best road to him: serving the Lord at Ethnos360 Aviation’s hangar in Goroka, Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Jun 15, 2024
The 80-drum shipment of Jet-A fuel that Ethnos360 Aviation ordered from New Zealand has arrived in Papua New Guinea at just the right time.
May 29, 2024
We all like a place to hang our hats – a place to call home. The Ethnos360 hangar in the Philippines needed that, too!
May 07, 2024
“I was hungry!” Really? That was the reason the old tribal chieftain gave for inviting missionaries Peter and Terry Rich into his M village decades ago? Other locations along the beautiful Iaco River had not welcomed the Riches as they...
Apr 15, 2024
Do you sometimes feel the need for urgent prayers on your behalf? It’s true for Ethnos360 Aviation too.
Mar 04, 2024
Sometimes it’s almost miraculous how fast an R66 can be reassembled and put into service.
Dec 07, 2023
Have you started plans for your Thanksgiving feast this year? Will it take you days or weeks to prepare?
Nov 15, 2023
It was “one of the missions that every missionary pilot wants to experience one day,” recalls pilot Bruno Siqueira.
Nov 10, 2023
“Are you working already?!” asked Jamin Peck’s wife. ... “Medevac!” came Jamin’s reply.
Oct 06, 2023
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Church planters Alex and Erin Williams knew they needed help:
Sep 11, 2023
It was like Christmas in Goroka, Papua New Guinea, as our aviation team received and unloaded the second R66. Many thanks to you who gave toward this helicopter and have been praying for its safe arrival.
Aug 03, 2023
“Our life link.”
Jul 07, 2023
Mud is part of life in Papua New Guinea, especially in the lowlands around the Sepik River.
Jun 07, 2023
Remember those old-timey sliding squares puzzles? You had to move pieces over and over again to get the puzzle to work out. Scheduling flights in Papua New Guinea might be just a little bit like that, only that in PNG the picture keeps changing...
May 15, 2023
Yesterday was the day! The second R66 helicopter for Papua New Guinea started its journey.
May 04, 2023
When’s the last time you took a trip of 299 miles? For most of us, that’s not a terribly long trip. But for those living in remote areas of Asia-Pacific, traveling 299 miles can take days.
Apr 10, 2023
How often have you set a goal that could only be accomplished if God intervened?
Feb 21, 2023
With Ethnos360 Aviation service at the ready, translation leaped forward last fall in the Philippines!
Jan 16, 2023
Your eyes are not deceiving you! There are two brand new Robinson R66 helicopters sitting in the Ethnos360 Aviation hangar in McNeal, AZ!
Dec 22, 2022
Three-year-old Hannah intently watched the darkening evening sky for the first sign of the R66 helicopter. Sure enough, there it was – intense white light and a blinking red strobe.
Dec 01, 2022
Sharon Sanford well knows the benefit of Ethnos360 Aviation. She and her husband and their three sons depended on it as they spent 1994 to 2006 bringing the Gospel to the remote Joti people group deep in the jungles of South America.
Nov 07, 2022
An earth-shaking, paradigm-shifting clash of worldviews is happening right now in Papua New Guinea. You won’t see this on world news, but Ethnos360 Aviation pilot Josh Verdonck has witnessed the unfolding story:
Oct 01, 2022
How low can you go and still be able to navigate the river? Brian and Rachel in Brazil faced that question as they came out of a remote village for a language analysis workshop.
Sep 07, 2022
Are you interested in mission aviation? Would you like to soar above the clouds or gently set the helicopter down on a tiny square of cleared space? “The Power of Flight” takes a look at Ethnos360 Aviation – its purpose, its strategy, its pilots,...
Jul 25, 2022
A sidebar to the article "The Power of Flight"
Jul 25, 2022
See how you can become involved in helping get aircraft to the different locations in order to make getting the gospel spread faster or helping to make flights affordable.
Jul 25, 2022
Phil Koop, the executive director of Ethnos360 Aviation, presents a very timely challenge to be like Jesus. “Is there someone you can be like Jesus to, walking with them in the messiness of life to bring them to God?”
Jul 25, 2022
Don’t you just love it when you hop in the car, drive down the road five or ten minutes, do your errand, and get back home with lots of day left for other tasks? For missionaries, that sometimes involves a quick trip in an airplane.
Jul 08, 2022
“Talk about the gospel coming full circle! We can’t contain our excitement over what is happening with the Wana folks who live in the Kayayo Valley!”
Jun 07, 2022
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And just like that ... the R66 is serving in Papua New Guinea
Apr 26, 2022
The brand new R66 replacement helicopter for Brazil arrived at Ethnos360 Aviation March 15! Remember how our first helicopter in Brazil was destroyed when a windstorm caused the hangar to collapse on it?
Apr 04, 2022
Jesus came right into the messiness of life where we live. Similarly, when believers sign on to go tell an unreached people group the story of Jesus, they also go right into the messiness of life where the people live.
Mar 08, 2022
There are some things that just don’t mix with flying little helicopters, namely, rain, low clouds, poor
visibility, high winds and mountains.
Mar 03, 2022
It has arrived! Celebrate God's faithfulness with us!
Feb 16, 2022
A few years ago, Albert and German missionary Boris Bergen started teaching the Banwaon believers to make finely crafted doors from the beautiful timber in their location.
Feb 11, 2022
The first R66 helicopter for Papua New Guinea has arrived in the port of Lae, PNG.
Feb 04, 2022
Robinson R66 helicopter #2 for Papua New Guinea is on order! Praise God for His faithfulness!
Dec 13, 2021
You know the feeling of being so close to home – but just not quite there ...
Dec 13, 2021
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How do you define greatness? Is it by how much you own? How many people you have influence over? How much power you wield? How famous you are? How many followers you have on Facebook and Twitter?
Nov 16, 2021
In a world filled with opportunities for extreme adventure, many of us have become jaded to the thrill of new experiences. But what about something of cosmic proportions?
Nov 08, 2021
A journey of 7,277 miles begins with a shipping container!
Nov 01, 2021
All glory to God! We are told the insurance plans to cover $1.2 million USD, close to what we need to replace the damaged R66 helicopter in Brazil after the hangar roof collapsed on it!
Oct 14, 2021
A man tenderly opens a plastic tote and takes a brand new book out of the pile, whistling as he works. Faces around him light up as they each get a copy, shyly leafing through the crisp new pages.
Oct 13, 2021
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Our Ethnos360 Aviation R66 helicopter in Brazil was severely damaged due to an intense windstorm at the city airport.
Sep 23, 2021
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A woman had been in distressful labor for hours, with no sign of progress and some troublesome symptoms. She might need a medevac.
Jul 09, 2021
“All right, brothers. This is your new tool. Make the best use of it!”
Jun 30, 2021
We experienced a downpour this week; not of rain but an amazing gift from God who provided another NEW Robinson R66 helicopter – this time for Asia-Pacific.
Jun 25, 2021
How does God measure dedication?
Jun 07, 2021
"It's hard to be a Christian in Masa. We live among people who are not interested in Jesus, who make fun of us, slander us and harm us."
May 11, 2021
Ethnos360 Aviation pilot Alex Minium felt like he was facing the impossible.
Apr 29, 2021
“We don’t know this, David! We never knew that God created the plants and the trees. When people hear this they will say, ‘God made that plant! God made that tree!’”
Apr 08, 2021
"It occurred to me that this "thank you" should go to everyone who is part of enabling the helicopter to be here serving the tribal missionaries."
Mar 09, 2021
Have you ever wondered: What makes planes fly?
Feb 22, 2021
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Relief! That’s what we all want when we are in a bad position. 2020 brought so many situations needing relief, and Ethnos360 Aviation’s flight service was on hand to help.
Feb 14, 2021
Relief! That’s what we all want when we are in a bad position. 2020 brought so many situations needing relief, and Ethnos360 Aviation’s flight service was on hand to help.
Feb 08, 2021
Christmas is coming! I love celebrating the Light that came into the world, don’t you? And I want everyone else to be able to celebrate the Light too!
Dec 07, 2020
Pilot Ryan Farran was the “driver,” the “bus” was a Kodiak, and the pupils were a bit older than usual — but uncommonly enthusiastic.
Nov 09, 2020
It couldn’t have been better timing!
Oct 29, 2020
Amdu. Pei. Wantakia. These three tribes in Papua New Guinea have just heard the gospel within the last couple of months. They waited long.
Oct 14, 2020
Thank God with us for this almost unimaginable gift, considering that it came during the widespread shutdowns of COVID-19.
Oct 08, 2020
Traveling to school hundreds of miles away from their parents is a difficult choice.
Sep 08, 2020
Stand amazed with us at the goodness of the Lord! He has just provided funds for us to purchase the first of three R66 helicopters for PNG!
Jun 18, 2020
Just because COVID-19 is at the forefront of healthcare these days doesn’t mean that all other health problems are “on hold”!
Jun 08, 2020
“We’ve wanted an airstrip in that location for 40 years!”
Apr 26, 2020
God is such a provider! The Ethnos360 Aviation fleet now has more helicopters than airplanes!
Apr 08, 2020
“We’re not thinking of anything else. We want God’s Word.”
Feb 10, 2020
“God will do anything to see to it that mankind hears His Word. If a helicopter becomes necessary, He provides it.”
Jan 28, 2020
Starting out a new year with bills paid sure feels good, doesn’t it?
Jan 17, 2020
“We’re really trying to work ourselves out of a job.” Did you ever hear a missionary say that? “Nice idea,” you may think, “but I doubt it ever really happens.”
Dec 10, 2019
Thanksgiving isn’t just one day! We keep thanking God that He provided the gift of an R66 for Brazil.
Dec 05, 2019
Finally the R66 helicopter has left Florida to cross the Caribbean on its way to Brazil.
Nov 14, 2019
From first contact fifty years ago, to one miraculous God-ordained flight, the fire burns to this very day!
Nov 08, 2019
This very day, a specially-trained pilot has begun the ferry flight to deliver our new R66 to Brazil. PRAY for the journey of PP-NTB!
Oct 30, 2019
“Thank you … for teaching me God’s talk. It has changed my life,” said Nggomo as he was helping the missionaries prepare Bible lessons in his language.
Oct 07, 2019
Seventy-three! “[That’s] 72 more than we ever asked the Lord for,” posted Vina le Roux. “We always said that if just one gets saved, it will have been worth it.”
Sep 17, 2019
Parts Is Part (of planting thriving churches)!
Sep 06, 2019
“Kilometer 29” is what the Tala-andig believers call it. Satan probably called it his territory. But he didn’t foresee the barrier crusher.
Jun 07, 2019
Pilot Jamin Peck always packs an overnight bag when he’s flying.
May 07, 2019
“It’s bittersweet,” said Dave Mueller, thinking of his little grandkids halfway around the world, living among the Maliyali people of Papua New Guinea.
Apr 05, 2019
… as the day wore on …., [they] had to get down to the nitty gritties of life.
Mar 07, 2019
Who wants a promise broken? Even worse, who wants to break a promise? But sometimes its unavoidable.
Dec 07, 2018
Finally, the Kodiak was ready. One of our Ethnos360 Aviation pilots flew “NTZ” from the remote airstrip back to our hangar in Goroka.
Nov 30, 2018
Ethnos360 Aviation along with other mission organizations collaborated to evacuate all our affiliated personnel and school children to safe cities.
Oct 25, 2018
Missionary Ed Casteel was about to discover a strange connection.
Oct 12, 2018
Ethnos360’s partners in Indonesia are assisting MAF and Helivida with efforts in Sulawesi
Oct 05, 2018
While the initial earthquake and tsunami are over, there have been hourly tremors that continue to shake the land.
Oct 02, 2018
For some people, the thought of a tsunami is their worst nightmare. … For the people of Sulawesi, it’s a reality.
Sep 29, 2018
“It was an incredible moment … as [the pastor] thanked the Lord for the gifts that they had received from other nations.”
Sep 27, 2018
Thanks for your prayers! Typhoon Mangkhut came with fury and whipped over the northern end of Luzon Island in the Philippines Friday and Saturday.
Sep 20, 2018
Every day, marvelous things happen because of your solid backing in prayer and partnership. Here are just a few glimpses of how God is working through you.
Sep 05, 2018
The Banwaon believers are building elementary schools in two communities with the help of the government and Ethnos360 Aviation.
Aug 20, 2018
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You’d have to wonder which was worse – the intense pain of appendicitis or the despair of knowing that surgery was ten hours away.
Aug 07, 2018
The doctor sat down at the battered school desk to begin his day in the clinic.
Jul 06, 2018
The Ethnos360 Aviation team in the Philippines faced a dilemma – a roof to raise, but nowhere to put it.
May 14, 2018
In a Tala-andig outreach village, tragedy struck. Mantunhayan, the main missionary, had been hit in the head by a falling tree and lay unconscious.
May 07, 2018
Earthquake after earthquake rocked the highland region of PNG starting on February 26.
Apr 06, 2018
With the ink barely dry on the new “operator’s certificate,” pilot Nomad Nelman took to the skies in the Kodiak airplane.
Mar 15, 2018
“Eye opening!” “Outstanding!” “Fantastic!” It was more than just airplanes and helicopters that brought those comments at our 2018 Ethnos360 Aviation Expo.
Mar 02, 2018
Never had the Tala-andig been able to gather like this. The terrain was just too rugged, and the villages had no airstrips.
Feb 07, 2018
Amdu is far from everything, cut off from the outside world. No roads reach it. As one consultant says, “There is no practical way to hike. Period.”
Dec 07, 2017
There’s nothing like an honest look in the mirror to tell you what’s really going on.
Nov 06, 2017
At least for tonight, they managed to get to shore, where they spent the night in a barge moored along the bank.
Sep 18, 2017
Aviation maintenance specialist Imie Mark knows it’s about more than turning wrenches on an airplane.
Sep 07, 2017
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All they wanted was a vacation ... What they got was disaster!
Aug 08, 2017
NTM Aviation helicopter pilot Brian Pruett felt a bit of exhilaration.
Aug 05, 2017
The pilot's wife is one of the first to hear how God is at work in the remote areas where we serve.
Jul 06, 2017
The R66 helicopter had its first few operational flights and the timing was perfect!
Jun 17, 2017
Josh Dalton reported, "It's like Christmas in June! Unpacking and organizing spare parts and tools [for the R66]."
Jun 06, 2017
When Juan realized that he was going to be home for breakfast with his family, he was definitely the happiest man on the island!”
Jun 05, 2017
The people were incredulous at the news! A helicopter? Coming to three humble villages...
May 07, 2017
The good news is that today, April 19, the NTM Aviation crew in McNeal, AZ, packed the Robinson R66 helicopter into a shipping container, bound across the ocean.
Apr 19, 2017
As pilot Daren Spence walked down the path Sunday morning in the Taliabo village, he smelled moth balls. Why?
Apr 14, 2017
What happens when the visiting translation consultant has to leave — but the translation check is not finished?
Apr 07, 2017
February 6th marked the day the Iski tribe has waited for – the beginning of “God’s Talk.”
Mar 14, 2017
He wasn’t sure he could get it just right, but Jim Ferguson crossed one ankle over the other and rested his arm on NTM Aviation’s newest arrival ...
Mar 07, 2017
Have you taken a long trip lately? You sure want to be prepared and not forget anything.
Mar 02, 2017
Within hours of its arrival, zealous NTM Aviation mechanics started dismantling the blue R66. Why take apart a perfectly good helicopter?
Feb 13, 2017
We rejoice that the Lord has sustained our people in such miraculous ways. He has allowed our medical needs to be only as great as our ability to handle them
Jan 23, 2017
“Grandfather” had rejected the Gospel. In fact, he was so adamant about his stance that he moved to a Wana village with others who also didn’t want anything to do with the Gospel.
Jan 09, 2017
Two remarkable milestones have taken place in the last month with our NTM Aviation team in PNG!
Dec 15, 2016
Don't you wish things would happen right when you want them to?
Dec 07, 2016
Translator Bob Clark, working from the USA, faced a challenge. He had forty books of completed Scripture portions to deliver...
Dec 07, 2016
The boat crew nearly threw all the construction supplies overboard to save themselves from sinking.
Nov 15, 2016
Not that many years ago, the Wana were ordinary tribal people, just learning that the Creator God was greater than all the spirits they tried to appease every moment of their lives.
Nov 07, 2016
What if you had never been to a dentist in your whole life – and all your problems festered and caused infections and pain?
Nov 07, 2016
As part of the training, NTM Aviation trainees did a 3-day-long cross country flight in New Mexico, using back country airstrips.
Nov 02, 2016
Most of their own roof was ripped off, allowing salt water and sand to drench their house.
Oct 26, 2016
“It wasn’t the kind of storm that you sleep through,” wrote Jonathan Bamford after Typhoon Haima. “You sit up through the night...
Oct 26, 2016
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“Many of our co-workers had a long night last night and into the day,” wrote NTM’s field leadership in the Philippines as Typhoon Haima moved on.
Oct 21, 2016
It was an honor to be part of closing a great era of missionary aviation.
Oct 20, 2016
Haima was the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane as it came ashore.
Oct 20, 2016
One helicopter delayed - another one delivered.
Oct 19, 2016
Often Ace and Ang play a behind-the-scenes role in ministry, quietly helping and enabling others be successful in what God has called them to do.
Oct 12, 2016
In John and Jessi George’s book, the Kodiak spells survival -- in more ways than one.
Oct 07, 2016
To live reasonably comfortably in this tropical island village, fans and lights are quite handy.
Oct 07, 2016
4 hours over water, mountain wave, and a constant battle with rain showers all day due to a typhoon in the North. It was a fight all day but so worth it!
Sep 26, 2016
Awestruck is the word missionaries used to describe the Tugutil people as they watched the Kodiak land for the first time in their village.
Sep 07, 2016
Philip and Vina Le Roux have had some hair-raising travel experiences as they reach out to the Agutaynen people on a remote and isolated island in the Philippines.
Sep 07, 2016
When both Grandmas visit the tribe, the entire family gets really excited. Then an emergency happens to one of them. What next?
Sep 02, 2016
How humbling that in the middle of these very remote mountains in PNG, a group of believers were praying for my recovery.
Aug 25, 2016
Why another helicopter? The R44 that just arrived has always been intended as a temporary solution until we could purchase an R66.
Aug 07, 2016
Pray that the Holy Spirit will break through the materialistic expectations of the village.
Aug 07, 2016
NTM Aviation has made great leaps into the 21st century. Are you ready to keep in step?
Jul 31, 2016
Pilots with NTM Aviation have a role much larger than simply flying or working on aircraft.
Jul 24, 2016
From Indiana to Panama to the Asia-Pacific region on a quest to see Christ proclaimed everywhere.
Jul 17, 2016
God just gave NTM Aviation an R66 helicopter for the Philippines! You prayed, you gave, and God supplied. On July 7, generous donors provided a highly capable R66 helicopter for the southern islands region of the Philippines. It's hard to...
Jul 12, 2016
Linda Krieg credits not only flights but pilots for helping her work among the Siawi people.
Jul 10, 2016
Twenty years previous, no one in this tribe knew Jesus. But they recounted how God had carefully prepared them to hear. When the message came, they were ready. Now each in turn told his story of belief.
Jul 07, 2016
A flight is coming to your remote ministry location. You’ve waited four months for this day...And then you wait. The flight is canceled for weather.
Jul 07, 2016
Founder Paul Fleming recognized the value of missionary aviation early in the mission’s history.
Jul 03, 2016
“From headhunters, they are now soul hunters.” That’s how Filipino missionary Rene Tanjusay characterizes the Ilongot tribal people of the Philippines.
Jun 07, 2016
“For the first time -- last week our brand new KODIAK airplane came into Dinangat!! Thank you Lord for your provision!!”
Jun 07, 2016
The R44 you prayed for is on Mindanao Island in the Philippines! But keep praying. The paperwork process isn’t finished yet.
Jun 07, 2016
When NTM Aviation pilot Jon Leedahl was involved in a life-threatening motorcycle accident that cost him his leg, it wasn’t only his life that was affected. Read his wife’s testimony.
Jun 01, 2016
NTM Aviation pilot Jon Leedahl was nearing the completion of his extensive training with SIL (JAARS) in the Kodiak airplane — and God had already miraculously provided two of the three Kodiaks that NTM Aviation needed for Papua New Guinea. Within...
Jun 01, 2016
With three Kodiaks in Papua New Guinea arriving far more rapidly than we expected, our urgent attention turns to the remaining setup so the program runs smoothly, efficiently, and above all, safely.
Jun 01, 2016
Stocks and mutual funds make missionary flights affordable
Jun 01, 2016
Now comes the hard part: certification by the Philippine aviation authority. Pray it goes as smoothly as the shipping, customs, and assembly process
May 07, 2016
A third NTM Kodiak airplane has been successfully ferried across the sea to Papua New Guinea.
May 06, 2016
You know that wonderful feeling of a promise kept? Then celebrate with us! The arrival of Kodiak #3 in Papua New Guinea marks the fulfillment of a plan NTM Aviation set in motion three years ago.
May 05, 2016
Your prayers are essential as the Kodiak flies. Ask God for the winds to stay favorable. Pray for Leon to stay alert as he flies long and monotonous hours. Petition the Lord for the Kodiak to function just as it should. Request the safe arrival of...
Apr 30, 2016
Thanks for trusting God with us to get this tool into its place of service. As Candy Dalton wrote, “This is the culmination of years of dreaming, planning, and financial provision. Thank you to all who have prayed & given.”
Apr 19, 2016
And it’s not just the Epps ministry partners that the villagers have to thank. It’s you too! Without aviation partners, there would be no pilots and mechanics. There would be no helicopter to call.
Apr 07, 2016
Pray for our maintenance specialist around the world as they keep NTM Aviation aircraft ready to fly at a moment's notice
Apr 07, 2016
I certainly hope that you are rejoicing in these answers to prayer also. Thank you for being a part of the unfolding Kodiak story by your partnership over the years. Please keep praying as this third Kodiak is prepped for its over-water voyage.
Apr 03, 2016
Did you ever see a helicopter loaded into a shipping container?
Mar 07, 2016
David and Shari Ogg have lived in the jungle since 1991 when they located among the Simbari people of Papua New Guinea, in a village accessible only by air.
Mar 07, 2016
Don't forget that we still have one more Kodiak waiting to take this same epic trans-Pacific journey to Papua New Guinea. Kodiak N118KQ should be completely outfitted and ready for the ferry flight in a few months. These three Kodiaks will...
Feb 22, 2016
The airplane is expected to arrive in Papua New Guinea today.
Feb 17, 2016
Thanks for praying. Kodiak N111KQ made it to Hawaii yesterday! After the pilot rests well and refuels the plane, he will depart for the Marshall Islands.
Feb 15, 2016
Pray for Leon Stoman, the pilot from the ferrying company, who will fly the plane. After a brief stop today at NTM Aviation headquarters in McNeal, AZ, he flew on to California. “I plan to leave California at midnight tonight because the winds...
Feb 13, 2016
I also thank the Lord for people who make it possible for me to take the NTM helicopter at an affordable rate, saving me time and energy, and sparing me from the stress of travel.
Feb 07, 2016
No doubt, you were a part of it in some way as the saga unfolded: Godly entrepreneurs designing the Kodiak and trusting God for money to produce it. Enthusiastic third-graders giving sacrificially and spurring others to give. Mission-minded...
Feb 04, 2016
Pray this clinic will this show the Taliabo people that they are loved and cared for even if they are not associated with the church?
Jan 07, 2016
What happens when an NTM Aviation mechanic sees church planting first hand?
Jan 07, 2016
Don’t you just love seeing results after a long, long stretch of commitment?
Dec 30, 2015
Now the last hurdle! Yesterday, Jon was given the go-ahead to return to PNG to begin a field checkout to fly the Kodiak! Thanks to you for praying steadfastly for Jon and Adie and family over the last year. In their words, "We sit in awe of God...
Dec 16, 2015
Along with the tribal church planting teams, we thank you for the key role you play in supporting mission aviation as you pray and give.
Dec 08, 2015
Just imagine if you had to learn an unknown, unwritten language well enough to present the gospel and teach up through 2 Corinthians.
Dec 07, 2015
Reflecting on 2015 we are humbled by God’s faithfulness to answer prayer.
Nov 22, 2015
A Cessna 206 was available for a medical evacuation flight after missionaries and others were bitten by a tapir.
Nov 09, 2015
Have you ever faced a “daunting task”? A couple of years ago, that’s just how missionary trainees Greg and Kadie Reid viewed planting a church in an otherwise overlooked group of people.
Nov 07, 2015
Thank you for praying for tribal missionaries in Brazil. Thanks to the NTM Aviation C206 aircraft, Devon and Danica Rich could be flown out to receive emergency medical treatment after being savagely attacked by a tapir.
Nov 06, 2015
Five communities were in need of immediate help.
Oct 28, 2015
Yesterday, Zach started flying the R44 helicopter over landslides and impassible roads to bring food and supply packs to these isolated mountain locations. Pray that the villagers will sense the love of Christ in this outreach by Filipino believers.
Oct 27, 2015
A prosthetic leg isn’t deterring Jon Leedahl from making plans to continue being a missionary pilot.
Oct 13, 2015
I hope you realize your part in these two unbelievable story lines - three NTM Aviation Kodiaks and the miraculous recovery of Jon Leedahl. God could have accomplished both of these sagas on His own. But He chose to use you -- your prayers,...
Sep 24, 2015
A larger, more powerful helicopter will open more opportunities for church planting in the Philippines.
Sep 01, 2015
Thanks for continuing to pray for a permanent pilot so this plane will have maximum flexibility in supporting outreach to isolated pockets of people in Brazil.
Aug 27, 2015
Flight service in Brazil is about to begin after years of work.
Aug 18, 2015
The first in a fleet of three Kodiaks landed in Papua New Guinea. Prayers are needed to complete this fleet.
Aug 09, 2015
The first of three such aircraft is expected to leave this weekend and arrive next week.
Jul 17, 2015
May great glory and praise rise to God as this plane makes a way for people to meet their Creator and Savior. You can rejoice that God has used your prayers and involvement to set this plane in motion for His glory.
Jul 16, 2015
Thank you for praying and giving so we could buy this third plane to complete the turbine fleet for PNG.
Jun 18, 2015
Thank you for your faithful prayers. Through you, God is answering the prayers of church planting missionaries working in remote regions of PNG
Jun 10, 2015
You have new brothers and sisters in the Manobo tribe of the Philippines! They've heard and believed. They are growing in their faith. They are even supporting their own pastor, despite very limited resources. They're willing to reach out....
Jun 05, 2015
One is ready to go, and a third aircraft has been purchased.
Jun 04, 2015
With some of these crucial requirements met, the PNG government has just given permission for NTM Aviation to import the first Kodiak. It should be flying to PNG by the end of June. You can pray it there!
Jun 02, 2015
It was October 15, 2014. Missionary pilot Jon Leedahl had just passed a check ride on the Kodiak. And then the unthinkable happened.
May 24, 2015
The work among the Wana people wasn’t progressing -- until they saw how committed the missionaries were.
Apr 19, 2015
You have invested in the Leedahls by your prayers, and they are thankful to each of you. Keep upholding them as they face each curve in the road, never knowing what will be ahead. One thing they do know -- they can trust God because He already...
Mar 17, 2015
When missionary pilot Zach Keller delivered a load of rice to a remote island, one man felt compelled to express his appreciation.
Mar 08, 2015
You can join all of us at NTM Aviation in praying!
•For safety in flight. You know how huge Brazil is!
•For safe and speedy delivery of paperwork being mailed to Brazil.
•For a seamless transition through customs.
•For a smooth importation...
Jan 29, 2015
There's one life-saving lesson NTM needs your help to apply in the wake of another typhoon strike in the Philippines.
Dec 14, 2014
Would you be willing to set aside some time daily or weekly--during the busy holidays--to petition God with us for a smooth paperwork process for the Cessna 206?
Dec 12, 2014
For missionaries Jevon and Danica Rich, moving into the tribe is the answer to ten years of prayer.
Nov 30, 2014
For six years, your prayers and support have kept the vision alive -- that God would open the way for this plane to fly missionaries, supplies, language consultants, and medical flights in the isolated Acre region of Brazil.
Nov 18, 2014
A Cessna 206 is on its way to Brazil to serve missionaries who are bringing God’s Word to remote villages.
Nov 13, 2014
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Oct 26, 2014
Jon Leedahl lost his leg but his life was saved after a serious accident in Papua New Guinea on Oct. 15. Please pray:
For Jon’s healing, upcoming surgeries on both legs, and the beginning stages of physical therapy.
For Jon, Adie,...
Oct 24, 2014
Because of all the manipulation, the new cast and replacing the leg brace, Jon is in quite a bit of pain. Please pray that he will have relief from pain.
Oct 23, 2014
Your prayers have played a crucial role as Jon and Adie have faced this difficult situation. They know that thousands are holding them up before God as they face new challenges as a family.
Oct 23, 2014
Thank you for continuing to trust God with us. We value your prayers for Jon and Adie as well as for our aviation team in Papua New Guinea, that they all follow Jon and Adie's great example and trust God for His Big plan.
Oct 20, 2014
After Jon’s road accident on October 15th, and medical evacuation to Australia, we received word this morning that the surgeons had to remove Jon’s leg. Adie writes, "I've just been into see Jon. He's stable on his own support. He...
Oct 17, 2014
Thank you for your continued and fervent prayers for pilot Jon Leedahl. After his motorcycle accident October 15th in Papua New Guinea, Jon was evacuated to Australia. There surgeons worked to save his badly damaged right leg. However, despite...
Oct 17, 2014
Jon Leedahl was stabilized through the night of October 15th (local time) in Papua New Guinea and flown to Australia the morning of the 16th. His wife, Adie, reported that he was evaluated by the doctors there and the first concern was...
Oct 16, 2014
Wednesday afternoon the 15th of October (local time) in Papua New Guinea, NTM Aviation pilot, Jon Leedahl, was involved in a road accident on his way home from the hangar where he had been working. He sustained serious injuries to his right...
Oct 15, 2014
Wednesday afternoon the 15th of October (local time) in Papua New Guinea, NTM Aviation pilot, Jon Leedahl, was involved in a road accident on his way home from the hangar where he had been working. He sustained serious injuries to his right leg...
Oct 15, 2014
The news was not what anyone wanted to hear.
Oct 09, 2014
The second of three Kodiaks needed to serve missionaries in Papua New Guinea has arrived at NTM Aviation's facility in McNeal, Arizona.
Sep 30, 2014
We are so thankful for God’s provision of this 2nd aircraft that will help us serve the tribal missionaries in the very remote areas of the Highlands, Sepik River, and Islands Regions of Papua New Guinea. There is no transportation infrastructure...
Sep 24, 2014
God has provided once again through His people to furnish this new Kodiak. What a tool it will be to sustain missionary teams in harsh regions as they bring Christ to tribal villages! It’s not a surprise that missionaries are glad the...
Sep 04, 2014
For missionaries in remote villages, the plane is their taxi, delivery truck and, at times, their ambulance.
Aug 31, 2014
Don’t stop praying for the Kodiaks to be positioned as lifelines to bring the Gospel to remote tribes. Kodiak #1 is nearing its final stages of preparation. Kodiak #2 will need all the same outfitting–the HF radio, satellite tracking system, other...
Aug 22, 2014
A Cessna sustained significant damage in an incident last week in Papua New Guinea.
Aug 12, 2014
After a long wait, it becomes increasingly clear that God’s planting and harvesting timetables are perfect.
Jul 25, 2014
Obstacles to beginning a flight program to support missionaries in remote locations are being surmounted.
Jun 12, 2014
One man's journey marks the beginning of NTM Aviation.
Jun 08, 2014
Many of you reading this news are part of that chain of events too. You have prayed. You have put your faith to work by giving and sharing the need with others. All the while, God worked quietly behind the scenes preparing this very airplane...
Jun 04, 2014
Thank you for trusting God for His work in Brazil. Thank you for making room in your hearts for the unreached people there and for continuing to work on the team with us.
May 20, 2014
Now the challenge it to get the first of several such planes needed in Papua New Guinea out to the field.
May 05, 2014
Thanks to the hundreds, maybe thousands, of you who prayed with us for this Kodiak. Thanks to the generous donors who heard and acted on God’s prompting. And thanks to God who orchestrated the work of His Body in order to provide the Kodiak as a...
Apr 30, 2014
Joel and Missy Davis, who live in town to provide flight services for missionaries in remote villages, still manage to find plenty of adventures. Recent ones have involved rice, coconuts and a water buffalo. Pray for Joel and Missy to be a souce...
Apr 21, 2014
There is a real need for an NTM missionary aviation program in Brazil. And Charlie and Ruth Patton have been working for years to make it happen. But many obstacles are still ahead. “Our faith cannot be in an expected outcome, but in God...
Mar 12, 2014
The Easton family is facing a whirlwind of activity -- and emotions -- as they finally move to a Ga’dang village to begin building relationships and learning the culture and language in earnest. Pray that they are able to take care of all...
Jan 30, 2014
God is abundantly blessing the bringing of relief after Typhoon Haiyan. People who have never heard a clear presentation of the gospel are seeing God’s love in action through the meeting of their physical needs by God’s servants who...
Jan 24, 2014
Garry Barkman says God's hand was seen in setting the stage for shipping seaweed seedlings to the seashore. More than two tons of the seedlings, which must be planted within 24 hours of harvesting, are being moved in order to replenish farms wiped...
Jan 16, 2014
Please continue to pray for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan, and the people serving them. “We cannot discount the role of prayer in any effective ministry in the Philippines,” writes Julie Pyle, whose husband has been flying relief...
Dec 27, 2013
Cynthia Barkman, who is in the Philippines helping her husband, Gary Barkman, coordinate relief efforts, asks, “Pray for the people who have been affected by the typhoon—for strength and grace to meet the continuing challenges. Pray...
Dec 20, 2013
Steffan and Julie Pyle are asking for continued prayers for relief efforts. Please pray for all the pilots and missionaries and local pastors involved in these relief efforts. Pray for missionaries to be given health and stamina for the extreme...
Dec 13, 2013
The pilots, mechanics and support personnel and their families involved in relief work in the Philippines need your continued prayers. Many flights are over open water. Thousands of people need basic supplies. And thanks to the gifts of so many...
Dec 12, 2013
We cannot discount the role of prayer in any effective ministry in the Philippines. Our guys and their wives and children need your continued prayers. Many flights are over open water. Thousands of people need basic supplies. The isolated...
Dec 11, 2013
Brian Helmuth, training to be a missionary pilot and mechanic, sometimes finds the work difficult. "It seems like everything on an airplane takes way too long to fix," he says. But he works carefully, knowing that doing a good job now helps speed...
Dec 09, 2013
NTM Aviation has another airplane and helicopter on the way to help with relief in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. NTM's one small helicopter has already delivered more than 35,000 pounds of relief supplies, and more is needed. Pray for safety in...
Dec 03, 2013
Missionary pilot Steffan Pyle is glad to be back to flying in support of missionaries and the people they serve. Pray for safety and supply for their needs, and find out how you can help.
Dec 02, 2013
NTM Aviation missionary pilot Zach Keller felt it was unfair that he was getting all the thanks from survivors of Typhoon Haiyan since he was just the end of a long chain of people who have helped. Thank God for the response so far that is...
Nov 22, 2013
NTM Aviation's four pilots and three aircraft are helping bring relief to a set of hard-hit islands in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. Thank the Lord for the opportunity to help others, and for the thousands of dollars already provided for flight...
Nov 19, 2013
Pray for the pilots as well as their wives and families. Pilot’s wife Bailey Pruett pleads: “Pray mostly, though, for the Filipino nationals here who have the task of rebuilding their homes and lives and face the reality of lost loved ones."
Nov 14, 2013
NTM missionaries and pilots are helping all they can with relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan, but an approaching tropical storm could disrupt flights. Pray that weather is not a factor. Pray that God's love and compassion is clear in the...
Nov 12, 2013
Pray that our pilots will have wisdom to know who to help and when to do it. “The need is great and we are small, so we are leaning on the Lord for how to go about this huge task and show the Love of Christ to those affected by this storm," adds...
Nov 11, 2013
NTM Aviation is flying relief supplies to hard-hit areas of the Philippines. Please pray for the recovery of the people of the Philippines. Pray that God uses this tragedy for good. Pray that God’s people are moved to emulate Him with...
Nov 10, 2013
A need for help in the missionary aviation program in the Philippines has been answered by two men who have volunteered to go and help. Thank God for His answers to prayer. Pray for more pilots and mechanics to serve God in reaching tribes and...
Sep 10, 2013
Dennis and Valerie Easton are doing their best to carry on their ministry from a small town near the people they serve. With the helicopter temporarily out of service and Valerie expecting, it's a wiser place for them to be than the remote village...
Sep 06, 2013
Three hundred Taliabos worked to rebuild the airstrip in their village, which recently welcomed a landing of a Kodiak airplane. This airstrip means missionaries no longer need to travel for more than three days in dangerous conditions to serve the...
Aug 19, 2013
Missionary aviation work is demanding, dangerous and constantly changing, and more of the right people are needed. Pray that God lays His work of reaching the lost on additional qualified pilots.
Aug 14, 2013
This past weekend, NTM Aviation was once again at Oshkosh, the USA's largest airshow. Many people discovered the role that missionary aviation plays in taking the gospel to the ends of the earth. Pray that God will work in their hearts to get...
Aug 05, 2013
Chuck and Shannon Talbot know the difference missionary aviation makes, after bogging down in a truck and even using water buffaloes to get them and gear to the remote village where they work. Getting supplies by road seriously cuts into the time...
Aug 01, 2013
Home assignment is no vacation for missionary pilot Steffan Pyle. His time in the USA has been filled with training and study and practice involving a variety of aircraft. Pray that this will all be put to good use safely serving missionaries in...
Jun 24, 2013
Missionary pilot Clif Huntting aims to save missionaries time and effort by helping to offer flight services. "One-way travel into these remote tribal locations can take 10 to 12 hours of grueling and exhausting driving," he wrote. "That same...
May 31, 2013
Missionary pilot Daren Spence has been asked to be international chief pilot for NTM Aviation. Pray for him to have wisdom, patience and flexibility as he works into this new role.
May 13, 2013
Josh Dalton says his ministry as a missionary pilot is not always the glamorous, exciting adventure that sometimes missionary work is represented to be. Pray that he and his family continue to find encouragement in God and in the work that He is...
Apr 19, 2013
When missionary Lourens Laureti needed to return to his ministry in a remote village, a shortage of missionary aviation resources meant he had to ride and hike instead of taking a 35-minute flight. Please pray that God will provide planes, pilots,...
Mar 05, 2013
When Tim and Rebecca Ingles tried to take a trip to town from the remote village where they minister, it turned into quite an adventure. Pray for encouragement and perseverence for missionaries who serve in isolated location, and for safety for...
Jan 29, 2013
Several New Tribes Mission projects have strategic importance in reaching tribes and transforming lives. These include Bible translation, sponsoring missionary flights and expanding NTM's capacity to train missionaries. Pray that funds are...
Jan 25, 2013
Several New Tribes Mission projects are almost completely funded. Pray that funding comes in to pay for training Africans, purchasing a helicopter. expanding a radio station and putting a new engine in an airplane.
Jan 23, 2013
It's been a long haul for missionary pilot Charlie Patton to make all the arrangements to fly and service planes in Brazil. Pray that he is able to find a flight instructor who can help provide the flying time required to get his Brazilian pilot's...
Nov 26, 2012
Missionary pilots in Papua New Guinea are dealing with cloud-filled skies that make it impossible to land in many areas of the country. Pray for safety of missionary pilots flying in adverse weather conditions. Praise God with us that news reached...
Aug 24, 2012
NTM's Kodiak arrived Sunday in the Asia-Pacific region, where it will be used to support ministry to tribal people in remote villages. Pray that all the final arrangements for putting the plane into service can be made quickly.
Jul 24, 2012
Thank God for the aviation ministry of Daren Spence, Gerhard Buettner and other NTM pilots who play a vital role in the support and encouragement of missionaries who live and minister in remote locations. Pray that God will give them many...
Jul 05, 2012
Pray for Mike and Kelly McGregor and their family in their vital aviation ministry in Papua New Guinea. Pray for God to protect them, both as a family and as Mike flies many ministry miles over the jungles.
Jun 28, 2012
Please pray for Brian and Katherine Schaadt in their NTM aviation ministry in Papua New Guinea. Pray that God will bless their efforts to minister to physical needs and that this will open doors to minister to spiritual needs. Thank God for using...
Jun 27, 2012
When Chis and Lynne Strange saw the photo of the airstrip in the Banwaon village where they live, they were delighted to see all the work that was done. Pray the Strange and Castelijn families and that the pilot will be able to finish the needed...
May 02, 2012
Thank God for NTM missionaries like Dan and Judy Burke and NTM missionary pilots like Dwight Brown who fly to remote places to share the Gospel. Pray for God's blessing and protection on them and for fruitfulness in their ministries.
Apr 20, 2012
The North Wahgi people are preparing to hear and teach about the Bible by learning to read and write their own language. Pray that God prepares their hearts to learn and hear.
Nov 15, 2011
Missionaries Brian and Bailey Pruett need strength as they scramble to complete ministry responsibilities and prepare their young family to return to the USA on home assignment in a few weeks. “We have set our minds and hearts on finishing...
Oct 26, 2011
Don and Char Epp are helping the Agtas with three community projects: a building that will serve as community center, clinic and storm shelter; clean water; and battling tuberculosis. Pray that the Agta people see Christ’s love in Don and...
Oct 13, 2011
From the time missionaries began working among the Akolet people, until the Gospel was presented, missionary pilot Randy Smyth made nearly 100 flights in their support. Thank God for pilots and others who make work possible in remote parts of the...
Jul 27, 2011
Dinangat believers recently had an opportunity to see part of the team that it took to bring God's Word to them, and were very thankful. Thank you for praying -- you're part of that team too.
Jul 12, 2011
NTM Aviation only has enough fuel for flights through the end of the month. Please pray that a fuel shipment will be expedited.
May 11, 2011
Missionary pilot Mike McGregor is privileged to observe the spiritual growth in newly formed tribal churches on New Britain Island as he flies from village to village helping missionaries. Pray for Mike as he gets to know the new believers and...
May 06, 2011
Missionary pilot Brian Pruett praises God for his wife, who makes it possible for him to accomplish the ministry God has set before him. Praise God with us for faithful pilots and their wives, and the roles they play in planting churches among...
Apr 28, 2011
Pray that permanent repairs can be made quickly to a dam that is counted for electricity that runs the equipment used in printing scripture and other materials for three Higaunon dialects. Recent flooding damaged the dam.
Apr 08, 2011
The aviation team in the Philippines is back to full strength with the addition of a helicopter and several pilots. Pray for their safety as they serve the missionary teams.
Apr 06, 2011
The Siawi church is growing in its understanding of how God works through his people. Pray for continued growth in Christ. Pray also that the church will soon function with its own leaders.
Apr 01, 2011
Supply buyers and pilots are busy meeting the needs of missionaries in remote tribal areas. Please pray that they will have strength and wisdom to meet the demands of the job.
Jan 20, 2011
Parents of a 16-year-old Banwaon girl who died of tuberculosis have begun attending Bible teaching. Aysa trusted Christ before her death and the parents were impressed when more than 100 believers held a funeral for her. Pray that the parents will...
Jan 12, 2011
Missionary pilot Daren Spence flew into a remote airstrip so a woman who had complications in childbirth could get to a hospital. Thank God that the woman was able to deliver healthy twins.
Jan 11, 2011
Medical needs and visa problems are trying for the NTM Aviation team. Pray for perseverance.
May 13, 2010
Six-year-old Elias Gappmayr is to have surgery Friday (Thursday evening in the USA) for a brain tumor. Pray that the operation and recovery goes well for the son of missionaries Richard and Carmen Gappmayr.
May 05, 2010
Missionary pilot Brian Pruett flew his first solo mission this week as he flew a couple out for medical care. It was the fulfillment of his childhood dream. Thank God for missionary pilots and pray for Brian and his wife, Bailey, as they serve...
Apr 30, 2010
A helicopter that was used to train 13 pilots and mechanics is being prepared for shipment to the Philippines. Please pray for a safe voyage and for a smooth and quick importing process.
Apr 29, 2010
A dedication ceremony was held in Sanford, Florida, on Monday to thank and praise God for providing NTM with its first Kodiak aircraft. A large crowd was on hand to participate in the dedication. Please pray for the arrangements and paperwork to...
Apr 22, 2010
Yuspiter Yambung is scheduled for another interview April 1 as part of the application process for his visa to the USA where he will get additional training to maintain the Bell helicopter. Please pray for the application to be processed in time...
Mar 17, 2010
Missionary pilot Clif Huntting saw huge needs in Haiti, and coped by focusing on the task at hand. Pray for safety for the relief workers. Pray too that food, water and medical care can be brought to those in need.
Feb 09, 2010
The rescue effort in Haiti is draining, but missionary pilot Zach Keller is thankful for the opportunity to serve God. Please pray that he will be encouraged and continue to be a light as he works among those devastated by last month’s...
Feb 03, 2010
Missionary pilot Zach Keller is gaining experience as he helps with the relief effort in Haiti, but seeing the hurting people has been "totally heart breaking" for him. Please pray that those he is flying with can get the fuel they need and keep...
Feb 02, 2010
The students at Interface flew into a Simbari village over the weekend to give them a glimpse of a tribal church in action. Please pray for them as they return to their homes and discern how they will use what they’ve been learning for the...
Jan 28, 2010
NTM missionary pilot Zach Keller took the opportunity a friend offered to help with relief flights in Haiti. Pray for his safety, and that he can be a huge help and blessing.
Jan 25, 2010
The first of NTM’s Kodiak fleet is now being readied to serve in the Asia-Pacific region. NTM Aviation took delivery last week. Please pray that additional equipment can be installed easily and that the plane will have a safe journey.
Jan 12, 2010
The first of 14 Kodiak airplanes is now in the hands of NTM Aviation's pilots and mechanics, bound eventually for the Asia-Pacific region.
Jan 12, 2010
Please pray that the first plane of NTM’s Kodiak fleet will be delivered on time and will be rapidly readied for its use in getting the Gospel to tribal people.
Dec 15, 2009
Missionary pilot Joel Davis piloted a Kayak on rescue missions during recent storms in the Philippines. Pray for him and his family as they make the transition to serving there.
Nov 25, 2009
NTM’s first Kodiak is through five steps of a seven-stage construction process. Pray that all goes well for the plane to be completed in January 2010.
Nov 19, 2009
The tail will soon be put onto NTM’s first Kodiak airplane, under construction in Sandpoint, Idaho. Pray that all goes smoothly for delivery in December or January.
Oct 20, 2009
The two, hurt in separate incidents, would have faced a long, rough trip to the hospital without access to a helicopter.
Oct 13, 2009
On a medevac over the weekend, a man bitten by a death adder breathed his last five minutes after takeoff. Pilot Nate Schrag returned the man to his village. Please pray for Nate as he flies and handles various situations. Pray too that the family...
Sep 09, 2009
One collision with a pig, an overgrown landing spot, absent missionaries and a shortage of fuel couldn’t keep missionaries Joseph Colyn and Joe Evans from feeling blessed. Shuttling supplies into a remote location took longer than expected,...
Aug 04, 2009
Praise God that missionary pilot Steffan Pyle has completed his training to fly the Jet Ranger helicopter and can provide flight service that has been sorely missed.
Jul 28, 2009
Bobby and Rhesa Bagley continue in the steps of their families as missionaries. Bobby ministers through aviation mechanics and Rhesa teaches math to 4th graders at the mission school. Please pray for Bobby and Rhesa as they serve missionaries who...
Jul 22, 2009
Jerry and Renee Cox are taking advantage of the slower summer pace, spending time on family and correspondence courses. Pray for the couple as they serve other missionaries through flight services and teaching.
Jul 07, 2009
Missionary pilot Brian Schaadt recently attended a course to help him train helicopter pilots, and has more training ahead. Pray for diligence and focus for Brian.
Jun 29, 2009
A recent Bible conference encouraged Chimane believers and missionaries. Please pray that God will use them to touch others, bringing more Chimanes to place their faith in Christ.
Jun 02, 2009
Missionaries Charlie and Ruth Patton are returning to Brazil to serve with New Tribes Mission Aviation. Pray that their transition goes well.
May 27, 2009
Six couples have finished specialized training and will graduate from NTM's Missionary Training Center on Wednesday. Please pray for them as they build their support teams and prepare to begin their ministries.
May 19, 2009
Please pray for missionaries Bryan and Melissa Abbott as they make plans to move to begin their ministry, and for Bryan and Yuspiter Yambung as they travel to the USA for further aviation training.
Apr 23, 2009
A husband and wife recently flew to a medical facility so the wife could get more help than she can in her Palawano village. Pray that this practical help makes them more open to the Gospel.
Apr 09, 2009
Missionary pilot, Dan Swanson is preparing to begin flying for NTM Aviation in Bolivia. Pray that his paperwork is completed soon.
Apr 01, 2009
Missionary Linda Krieg is busy these days, traveling all over Papua New Guinea, attending conferences, training missionaries and preparing to finish the Siawi New Testament translation. Please pray that the translation is clear and that her...
Mar 13, 2009
Two missionaries, Yuspiter Yambung and Nomad Nelman, who have completed their training with NTM Aviation are returning home. Please pray for them as they and their families travel and begin ministry in the Asia-Pacific region.
Mar 12, 2009
Thank God for the work He is doing in the hearts of Banwaon believers. They carried a woman down a rough trail for 27 miles so she could get to a hospital.
Mar 03, 2009
Jim and Kris Stewart flew into action when their help was needed for a Bible translation workshop. Thank the Lord with us for willing and flexible people -- and pray for more of them.
Feb 16, 2009
The aviation program is crucial to ministry but the upkeep can be expensive. Please pray for the mechanics to be precise and also for the safety of the pilots providing flight service.
Feb 13, 2009
Missionary pilot Paul Wilhelmson waited at the closest airport while a missionary family made an 11-hour trip to meet him.
Jan 12, 2009
When it looked like flight costs would become too much, God provided. Praise God for His provision of a Cessna 182.
Dec 22, 2008
God sent carrots to a remote missionary family, teaching a valuable lesson. Thank the Lord for His love and care for us.
Nov 14, 2008
Missionary pilot Charlie Patton, serving with his wife Ruth, arrived safely in their place of ministry recently. Please pray for safety for Charlie as he flies to remote tribal villages.
Oct 21, 2008
Twenty minutes into a flight, pilot Dave Douglas received an urgent call to help a young tribal girl who had been bitten by a poisonous snake. Praise God that the girl was transported to a hospital for treatment and is recovering.
Oct 14, 2008
Missionary pilot Bryan Abbott set out in language study and 'learned' an English word. Pray for patience and a sense of humor for Bryan and his wife, Melissa.
Oct 07, 2008