Serving people energizes Rodney! He anticipates transporting supplies to missionaries, air-lifting out medical emergencies, and reducing a 1 week trek into a 1 hour flight. Rodney leans on Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

Tammi was born in San Diego, California. She became a Christian at the age of three, after hearing her Sunday School teacher talk about how Jesus died on the cross for her sins. Her mom led her in a simple prayer to accept Jesus as her Savior. Tammi became aware of missions as she attended Shadow Mountain Community Church and San Diego Christian College. She heard about MAF at a mission conference and felt the Lord leading her into missions in 2004, while on a trip to Africa with Shadow Mountain. Tammi graduated from San Diego Christian College in 2007, with a B.S. in Education; she and Rodney were married shortly thereafter, having met in 2003. In 2008, they welcomed their son, Justice, and they are excited to pursue overseas ministry with MAF.

Rodney is a commercial pilot and a flight instructor in single-engine aircraft. He thrives on all outdoor sports, especially backpacking. These past years, to provide for his family, he has been working as an aircraft mechanic, gaining valuable experience and proficiency.

Tammi is looking forward to raising her children and supporting her husband as he flies with MAF. She hopes to minister to the local women and children through friendship and will look for opportunities to share the gospel as she develops relationships with them. Tammi's favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11, which says, "‘For I know the plans I have for you' declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" She looks forward to seeing these plans unfold for them, overseas.

To fund the worldwide ministry of MAF, God is faithful in providing generous ministry support from His 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 become a ministry partner with Rodney and Tammi.