Stan, the son of missionary parents, was born in Zaire, and grew up in Zemio, CAR. He accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of six. He committed his life to Christ while he was a student at Moody Bible Institute, where he earned a B.A. in Foreign Missions, and a B.S. in Aviation Maintenance. Seeing MAF’s work in Africa, he decided to pursue a career in mission aviation. Stan has an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics license and the FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) for aircraft major repairs and alterations.

Born in Pasadena, Pam grew up in Southern California. She became a Christian in high school as the result of the witness of a good friend. Pam received an AA from Riverside City College, where she met Stan, and a B.S. in Social Work from Long Beach State University. Stan and Pam were married June 1975.

This term Pam has been the Flight Following coordinator and Finance Manager for the East Congo program. Occasionally they go to the villages to show the JESUS film. Her favorite verse is Philippians 1:3-5, “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.” Pam says, “We must encourage one another.”

Stan’s favorite verse is Jeremiah 9:23-24. “This is what the Lord says. ‘Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,’ declares the Lord”. Stan and Pam look forward to the day, which they hope is not far off, when they can return to Congo to live, and directly serve the people they so love.

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

Commendation Letter—David Jacobsson, Program Manager, E. DRC.