Nate was born in Auburn, CA. His parents are career missionaries with New Tribes Mission and Nate has lived in West Africa, and Missouri. His parents were faithful in sharing God’s Word with him from an early age and Nate accepted Christ at the age of five. While living in West Africa, Nate became aware of the importance of global missions and the vital role of aviation in that endeavor. Growing up in the mission community, Nate heard about MAF and its role in global missions.

Nate attended New Tribes Bible Institute for one year and then transferred to College of the Ozarks in Branson, MO. There he obtained his aviation maintenance technician and pilot’s licenses. For the past seven years, Nate has been working as an A&P mechanic at the Cessna Employee’s Flying Club in Wichita, KS, gaining experience in maintenance and flight of Cessna single engine aircraft.

A special verse for Nate is Mark 16:15, “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.’” Nate looks forward to doing just that!

Terra was born in El Cajon, CA. Her parents are missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators and Terra grew up in Brazil, and several countries in Africa. She was blessed to grow up in a home where her parents taught the importance of a relationship with Christ. She accepted Christ as her Savior when she was four. Terra became familiar with MAF since Wycliffe and many other missionaries use MAF flight services to get in and out of remote areas. She clearly saw the great need for aviation and the ministry it provided.

Terra attended the College of the Ozarks and earned her B.A. in Psychology. She shares that she loves to listen to people and has a heart for helping. A special verse to her is Romans 8:28, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

To fund the worldwide ministry of MAF, God is faithful in providing loyal, generous ministry support from His most caring people. He has called the men and women of MAF to serve Him in a unique way. He is also calling people like you around the world to play a special role in the ministry of MAF.

You are invited to become a ministry partner with Nate and Terra in this strategic ministry. Please prayerfully consider involvement with them through prayer and/or financial support.