CRAIG & HEATHER GAHAGEN

 
 
Craig & Heather have been swatting mosquitoes in the Amazon region of Peru since 1989, working under a cooperative agreement between MTW & SAM.  Craig is a missionary bush pilot with SAMAIR (the aviation arm of South America Mission), transporting missionaries to remote parts of the jungle where there are no roads.  A typical one-hour flight can save a missionary two weeks of traveling by canoe and foot.  In addition to his flying responsibilities, Craig also serves as the SAMAIR Program Manager, and is a member of the SAM Field Leadership Team.


As if flying into short dirt strips isn’t “exciting” enough, the Lord has brought an equally exciting work into being through the family’s hobby of motorcycle racing.  In 2003 a small Bible study began which grew out of relationships built through Craig & daughter Whitney’s interest in racing motocross.  It has now grown to a church of almost 300 - thanks to God’s provision of a gifted Peruvian pastor, who is also a former professional motocross champion!  Craig serves as an elder in the church, and he and Heather lead a small group Bible study.

 

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