Kevin lived in Indiana and Virginia during his growing-up years. He was raised in a Christian home and through a backyard Bible club held at his home, his mother led him to the Lord at age five. Visiting missionaries at his home church helped him realize the importance of missions.

Kevin attended Moody Bible Institute and Moody Aviation where he earned a B.S. in Missionary /Aviation Technology. He holds a commercial pilot’s certificate (fixed wing) and is a flight instructor (CFI A/I). After graduation from Moody, he was a flight instructor at Missionary Aviation Institute at Piedmont Baptist College for two years.

Melisa was born in Nebraska and grew up on a turkey farm in Minnesota. Her parents positively influenced her for Christ. Because of their love and care and the explanation of the Gospel by her kindergarten teacher, she came to know Christ at a young age.

Melisa attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and East Tennessee State University. She earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from Piedmont Baptist College located in North Carolina. She quotes Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” Melisa says, “This verse keeps me focused on what is really important--serving and pleasing God. My goal in life is to do my very best at whatever is placed before me to the glory of God.”

Melisa met Kevin when they were attending Moody, and they were married in May of 1996 after their sophomore year of college.

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 Kevin and Melisa in this strategic ministry. Please prayerfully consider involvement with them through prayer and/or financial support.