Thursday, April 29, 2010

Mike's Travel to IAMA Conference


I traveled to the US for an International Association of Missionary Aviation (IAMA) Conference. I had great networking and relationship building opportunities with all the participants. I was able to do some recruiting, meet with donors, talk to the Quest Aircraft company, and hold a meeting with the FM board of directors for our FM United States team.
Here I am with several representatives from the attending Mission Aviation and Training groups. There are 55 organizations from around the world that make up IAMA.
After the conference I took a short detour to Colorado to visit family. Here I am with parents, Homer and Jewell.
When I landed in Denver, it was snowing! Here is Pike's Peak at Colorado Springs.
I am with sister Pam and daughter Kali preparing to go "shopping" for JoAnne who stayed home in Africa while I attended the conference. We filled 3 suitcases to take back to Africa!
Daughter-Father
Riding the "tube" in London. Their public transportation system is outstanding. I spend 2 days here meeting with our FM United Kingdom team, interviewing new recruits, and visiting a mission training academy .
Can anyone name that building behind the double-deck bus?
Meeting with part of the FM United Kingdom team, downtown London.
Outside "All Nations." A cross-cultural missionary training academy located about 50 miles north of London.
I arrived home in Botswana today after traveling for the past 12 days. The trip was a success and a very worthwhile journey for me and Flying Mission. I thank God for his grace, guidance, and safety as I traveled. I also want to thank each of you for your continued support and prayers. Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. Eph. 6:10.