Ethnos360 Bible Institute
Ethnos360 Aviation representative Jeff Werley will speak in chapel October 13, 2026, He will show how mission aviation is key to planting thriving churches in remote people groups – and how to prepare for aviation service. Jeff will be available to interact with students on October 12 and 13.
Location: 915 N Hartwell Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
Learn more: Ethnos360 Bible Institute is a two-year Christian Bible college with an emphasis on cross-cultural missions. “Journey through the biblical narrative, book by book. Understand the big picture of the Bible and be equipped for life and missions.” Find out more at Ethnos360 Bible Institute
Liberty University Global Focus Week
September 28 - October 2, 2026
Jeff Werley, Ethnos360 Aviation representative, will be speaking in various aviation classes as well as hosting a display in Montview Hall to interact with students, with the goal of connecting them to the role of aviation in world missions. Talk with him to see how your aviation skills can support Ethnos360 and its global partners in establishing a thriving church for every people group.
Learn more: Global Focus Week | LU Serve | Liberty University
You can also reach them with questions at ServeEvents@liberty.edu.
Tennessee Flight Training - Missions Day 2026
Flying for a Purpose
October 24, 2026, 9 am to 12 pm.
Join us for Tennessee Flight Training’s 11th annual Missions Day! You will have a chance to meet with representatives from various organizations who will share great opportunities to fly around the world with hope, help and a message.
Ethnos360 Aviation representative Jim Sims will be on hand October 24, 2026, to answer your questions about how mission aviation can serve church planters to reach remote people groups with the gospel. Jim comes with a wealth of background, having served as a mission helicopter pilot in Papua New Guinea for many years. Jim saw first hand how people groups came to Christ after careful and complete teaching of God’s Word, supported by mission aviation. Stop in and find out how you can serve, whether in aviation, church planting, or a support role.
Location: Tennessee Flight Training, 801 Hangar Lane, Hangar #7, Nashville, TN 37217
For more information: email Tennessee Flight Training - The Skies Are Calling! - Tennessee Flight Training or call at 615-366-9192.
Mission Connexion Southwest
November 6-7, 2026
Ethnos360 Aviation representatives Jeff & Wonita Werley and Ethnos360 representative Dave Hilt will be on hand to connect people with opportunities for getting the gospel to those who need to hear.
Maybe you are interested in how aviation is vital to reaching remote people groups. Or maybe you are determined to work in a remote people group to bring the gospel. You might be a skilled support worker. Or perhaps you can volunteer, pray, go or motivate others. Come and talk with us to find ways to fulfill the vision of a thriving church for every people group.
“Whether you’re dipping your toe into missions, a church team looking for fellowship and guidance, or a mission organization enlisting new workers, at MissionConnexion Southwest we help you connect with the people, places and things you need to know to go forward on mission in your part of the country.” With many speakers, workshops, and exhibitors, you are sure to find a way to get involved in reaching people with the gospel.
Attend for Free but Registration is Required
Location: Phoenix Bible Church, Phoenix, AZ 6060 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Southwest Homepage - MissionConnexion
School of Missionary Aviation Technology
Annual SMAT banquet October 17, 2026
Ethnos360 Aviation representative Jeff Werley will be on campus October 15-17, 2026, and at the SMAT banquet on October 17 to interact with students. He’d love to talk about how you can use your aviation skills to support Ethnos360 and its global partners to reach remote people groups with the gospel.
Annual SMAT banquet October 17, 2026
“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.”
— Psalm 96:3
“We invite you to SMAT’s Annual Banquet as we gather to celebrate God’s faithfulness and the incredible ways He continues to work through missionary aviation around the world.
“The 2026 Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the School of Missionary Aviation Technology Flight Training Hangar located on the SMAT campus of the Ionia County Airport in Ionia, MI.
“The evening begins with facility tours at 5:00pm, appetizers at 5:30pm, followed by dinner at 6:00pm and a special program beginning at 7:00pm.
“This year, we are honored to welcome guest speaker Jim Streit, a Samaritan’s Purse pilot who will share his remarkable testimony of God’s protection and faithfulness after his plane was hijacked while serving in Africa in December 2025.
“Join us for an evening of fellowship, celebration, and stories of how God is using aviation to carry hope and the Gospel to the nations.”
Location: School of Missionary Aviation Technology (SMAT), 84 E Sprague Rd – Ionia, MI 48846
Phone: (616) 527 4160
Email: info@smat.edu
More about SMAT:
At the School of Missionary Aviation Technology we provide mission-driven students with FAA-certified training in aircraft maintenance and flight. SMAT offers a professional, certified curriculum in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Students benefit from small class sizes in which strong, lasting relationships are built with instructors and fellow students. Our mission is to glorify God by providing professional aviation training to a high standard that equips individuals to serve God and others through aviation.