John and Margaret Birkemo Expanding the Reach of the Gospel 
Recently, the Development Team of the Missionary Training Center, hosted an event at the Camdenton, MO airport featuring the brand new Kodiak airplane. This plane was specifically developed with missions aviation in mind. The plane features incredible performance in difficult aviation situations calling for short take-off and landings. The turbine engine packs plenty of power allowing for up to 10 passengers and or loads of heavy cargo. In addition the airplane burns jet fuel rather than aviation gas which is becoming increasingly scarce in most 3rd world countries. NTM plans on incorporating 14 of these planes to support missionaries in several countries.
People came from all over Missouri and from several surrounding states to view and ride in the Kodiak. All told, between 1000-2000 people attended. The Lord provided glorious weather and music, food and fun events resulted in a family friendly atmosphere. Around 135 people (including the Birkemos) were able to fly on the new plane. In addition a local aviation group, Young Eagles, gave rides to youngsters, interested in flying, in small private planes. For more information about the Kodiak go to www.ntm.org
