FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. WHAT IS MAC?

MAC stands for Mission Air Care, an independent, baptistic, church-planting co-operative that provides a support to Bible-centered ministries.  Although we are based in Alaska, we are not limited to AK. Earl, Lynn & Jeremiah Malpass are sent out of Calvary Baptist Church of Simpsonville, SC.

2. WHY A CO-OP TYPE OF MINISTRY?

In remote areas of the world, like the Bush of Alaska, it does not make sense for every missionary to be a pilot, own an airplane, and be his own airplane mechanic, on top of the role he has as a missionary.  Commercial flights are available, but it adds extra cost and stress to the family unit when trips have to be made into town for medical needs, shopping for supplies, or some much needed R&R.  It makes perfect economic sense to have a centrally located ministry, which acts as logistical support to those of like faith and will support the work of the missionary evangelist-pastor for a more effective Gospel advance.         

3. WHERE DOES MAC SERVE?

MAC provides CO-OP support to missions working in the large and rugged state of Alaska.        

4. HOW DID MAC BEGIN?

It was born out of the need to reach into the interior of Alaska with the simple truths of the Bible.  God put a deep burden for the souls of lost men and women into Earl Malpass when He saved  Earl July 31, 1985.  Shortly afterwards, Earl attended a Bible college that had a Missionary Aviation program.  Both during and after his time of training, Earl and his wife Lynn, made several short term mission trips into remote areas of Canada and Alaska.  In 2001, Earl, Lynn and their son Jeremiah arrived in North Pole, AK were, by God’s grace, they established Mission Air Care.  

5. IS THERE A NEED FOR MISSIONARY AVIATION IN ALASKA?

Yes. Although commercial carriers are available, missionaries have previously experienced extreme difficulty with conducting Bible Camps, Vacation Bible Schools, and building projects because of the cost of commercial carriers.  There are no roads connecting the vast majority of villages that pepper Alaska’s 570,374 square miles.  The only practical way to get Gospel into the villages by way of personal one-on-one evangelism is with an airplane.  “How shall they believe on Him of whom they have not heard?  And how shall they hear without a preacher?  And how shall they preach except they be sent?”  (Romans 10:14, 15)  The next question begs to be asked!  “In Alaska, how can the preacher be sent, without an airplane?”  As the young colt carried Christ into Jerusalem for His Triumphal Entry, so do planes carry the Gospel of Jesus Christ into the villages of Alaska!

6. HOW IS MAC SUPPORTED FINANCIALLY?

MAC is supported in the tradition of the faith mission.  Earl & Lynn raised their support from mission-minded churches and friends.  Their support is sent to their mission board Baptist Missions to Forgotten Peoples.  BMFP is a 501c3  organization, and is able to send a tax receipt for all donations.  Purchases of missionary aircraft and equipment are provided through special voluntary gifts

7. WHAT TYPE OF AIRCRAFT DOES MAC OPERATE?      

At this time, MAC has one Cessna 206.  If the Lord were to provide a large turbine aircraft such as the Cessna Caravan or twin-engine airplane, it would be possible to start delivery of large amounts of supplies or people on a regular basis.  We need an airplane with de-ice capability.

8. WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MAC SERVICE?

A candidate must know the Lord as personal saviour, have felt a definite “call" to missionary service, and be technically trained as a pilot or as an aircraft mechanic specialist.  The candidate must have at least a Bible school education or approved practical experience.

We invite you to call or write MAC if you have any questions not covered in this list.

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