Accepted with MAF!

We successfully completed our technical evaluation and have been welcomed back to MAF for the next phase of our journey!  Our two weeks at MAF's headquarters in Nampa, ID has been confirming and made us feel supported and encouraged for where God has been directing us for some time. We had great opportunities for fellowship with other missionaries who were back from the field, receiving training, or in-process toward the field.  Elsie and Sammy enjoyed playing with the other kiddos, and had a lot of fun catching up with some old friends from Washington who live in Boise now.  We have been very blessed during our travel and throughout the process these past two weeks. We are especially thankful for all those who have prayed for us over the years as we have responded to God's leading and invitation into this ministry.

We are excited to engage in this next phase of our process, which will involve inviting many others to become part of our team to share the love of Jesus throughout the world.  Specifically, the next step for us with MAF will be to return to Nampa, ID for training in ministry partnership in July of 2015. At that time, we will know our country assignment and receive the specific training for the road ahead.  MAF has two times of the year in which they conduct what they call "candidacy" training. We chose the July time slot because we are expecting a new baby in February, which would be right in the middle of the January candidacy training classes.  July seemed like a better option for us and our family.  I will continue to work as a mechanic at UND Aerospace while remaining proficient in my flying skills.  Erin will continue to work as a nurse while managing our home and homeschooling Elsie.

Thank you again for all your support and encouragement!  We are looking forward to the road ahead, and know we wouldn't be here without prayer and faithful friends/family behind us.

God bless you all in Christ!