As a pilot/mechanic, Isaac is thrilled to be using the airplane as a tool for service. “The airplane is an amazing tool that can save time and lives. It can aid missionaries, pastors, and churches that are located in remote places in the world.”

Amber hopes to find ministry opportunities that compliment her main role of nurturing their young family. Eventually she would like to resume her role as an educator of young lives, using the skills and passion that the Lord has given her to train children up in the Lord.

Isaac was raised in Portland, OR. He grew up in a Christian home and gave his life to Christ after his sophomore year in high school. After high school he earned his Associates degree in Building Construction Technology. Isaac was introduced to missions through a friend who had traveled to Kenya. He discovered mission aviation and MAF while attending Portland Community College to earn his Airframe and Powerplant license. He already had his private pilot’s license and a heart for missions. This was the first step in giving him and Amber a vision of what was to become their personal role in missions. Isaac has taken Bible courses at several local colleges, and earned his instrument and commercial pilot’s license in order to serve as a pilot/mechanic overseas.

Amber also grew up in the Portland, OR area. At the age of five she began attending church with her mother and little sister. Through the godly influence of her Sunday School teachers and her mother, she gave her life to the Lord and was baptized at the age of eight. Amber has had a heart for serving the Lord since she was young. Through her youth group, she went on a number of short-term mission trips. Isaac and Amber met while in Jr. High, and after three years of dating, were married in 1996. In 1999, Amber graduated from Cascade College in Portland, earning her B.S. in Liberal Studies and her teaching credentials. As a teacher with the Portland Public Schools, she has taught many culturally diverse students and has had the opportunity to study Spanish in Mexico during two consecutive summers.

One of Isaac’s favorite Scripture passages is Job 38-42. “These verses demonstrate God’s ultimate authority, power, love, creative mind, patience, and wisdom towards all of His creation.”

For Amber, Colossians 3:23-24 is one of her favorite Scriptures. “These are verses that I have tried to live my life by and which I hope will be useful in instilling in my children a love of serving the Lord.”

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