For the first eight years Mike served as a Maintenance Specialist in Lesotho, Director of Maintenance and Chief of Maintenance for Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. From 2003, he has served as Program Manager for Lesotho.  He shares that as 80% of their flying is medical, it has been good to see MAF play such a vital role in helping the people get proper care.  The other 20% consists of relief, development, and church and mission flying.  "So, we are not only helping meet physical needs, but spiritual needs also."

For Mike, I Corinthians 3:6-8 is a good reminder that "the Lord calls us all to serve Him in different ways.  Each one of us touches people's lives in special ways: some plant, some water, and some harvest.  Wherever God has called you to serve, do it wholeheartedly."

Sharol's primary responsibility is to provide a nurturing home for her husband and teenage children.  She is also involved in other ministries, including some MAF accounting, leading a worship team at their local church, providing hospitality, and keeping up on correspondence.

II Chronicles 7:14 has special significance for Sharol. “Our land needs healing – both our homeland, the USA and our adopted land, Lesotho. This verse reminds me of our responsibility as Christians to be humble, pray, and seek the Lord’s face. In turn He will forgive us and heal our land.”

Mike was born in Wichita, KS, and moved to Borger, TX, at the age of five. As a freshman in college, he felt the Lord calling him and at that time, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior. Mike attended Frank Phillips College in Borger, Texas, West Texas A&M University, graduating with a Bachelor’s in General Studies, and Texas State Technical Institute. He is a licensed A&P mechanic and is an Authorized Inspector.

Sharol was born in Lone Pine, CA. When she was 18 months old, her family moved to Brazil, as missionaries. Her mother led her to the Lord when she was seven years old. Sharol attended Frank Phillips College, where she met Mike. They were married after their sophomore year and moved to Canyon, TX, to attend West Texas A&M University. Sharol has a B.S. in Biology.

To fund the worldwide ministry of MAF, God is faithful in providing generous support from His 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 to play a special role in the ministry of MAF around the world.

You are invited to partner with Mike and Sharol in this strategic ministry. Please prayerfully consider involvement with them through prayer and/or financial support.

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