Rocky grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and became a Christian through the influence of his mother. He comments, "Within a few years of each other, my parents, two brothers and I all accepted Christ." As a young boy, Rocky was interested in flying. His mother gave him the book, Jungle Pilot, which introduced him to missionary aviation. As a teenager he attended a national youth conference where he felt the tug of God to serve as a missionary. He was challenged by a godly pilot to use his interest in aviation to serve God overseas. Rocky attended Moody Bible Institute and Moody Aviation earning a BS in Mission Aviation Technology. He is a commercial pilot with instrument rating and holds an airframe and powerplant mechanic's license with inspection authorization.

Rocky quotes Romans 12:1-2, "I urge you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect." He says, "These verses are a constant challenge to me to keep a proper perspective for my life in light of what God has done for me."

Lori grew up in Decatur, Illinois. Her mother led her to the Lord at the age of five. She attended Moody Bible Institute majoring in Christian Education; it was there that she felt the Lord leading her toward missions. Lori and Rocky were married in 1989. In addition to caring for Rocky and the children, Lori is involved with Rocky in AWANA. A favorite verse for her is Galatians 2:20, "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."

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 Rocky and Lori. For information on how to be actively involved in their ministry through prayer and/or financial gifts, please write to MAF at the address below, or email them at: rmason@maf.org. Also, be sure to check out their website: www.maf.org/mason.