09/07/2026
Strengthening the Mission Field Through Aviation
by Krystal Bailey
Jason arrived at the healthcare center with a severely injured foot and high blood sugar levels, putting him in imminent danger. This man needed urgent treatment, and thankfully, trained workers in the lifestyle center at Philippine Adventist Medical Aviation Services (PAMAS) provided that specialized care.
After several days, Jason stabilized and was ready to return home. From the mission base, he and his wife—along with food and essential medical supplies—were flown back up the mountain by helicopter, in a journey that was shortened to only
minutes. This patient was transported in an aircraft supported by AngelOne, whose
goal is to help bring the gospel “to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people”
(Revelation 14:6, KJV).
Connect. Support. Inspire.
AngelOne serves Adventist aviation ministries as a supporting ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It was founded in 2020 when a small group of people recognized the need to better connect and strengthen existing aviation ministries in the mission field. Today, AngelOne provides many types of assistance, including aircraft and parts acquisition, fund accounting and donor management, mission trip facilitation, leadership training, and networking opportunities for mission aviators. This includes an annual fly-in conference, Elevate, that is specifically designed for
those involved in mission aviation.
AngelOne guides up-and-coming pilots and aviation mechanics on a path toward
serving at established mission bases. Its Mind the Gap program helps them secure funding for advanced training or even access more affordable airplanes or helicopters as they log vital flight experience. Participants also value the mentorship and mission relationships fostered through the program.
Over the past year, AngelOne and its Adventist ministry partners have prepared
and sent nine aircraft to the mission field. These aircraft will support medical evacuations, transport Bible workers and educational supplies, and offer U.S.-based
training for aviation missionaries.
Strengthening the Front Lines
Medical teams and project leaders in the mission field face unique and intense
challenges. AngelOne provides in-country professional leadership training in areas such as trauma-informed care, conflict resolution, compassion fatigue, preventing burnout, and assisting projects with strategic operational planning. These resources help equip frontline workers forthe emotional and practical realities of mission service.
As needs arise, AngelOne facilitates construction-based and medical-based
mission trips to support established projects. Such trips have been a blessing
to the ministries, to the communities they serve, and also to those who attend. In
addition to several trips it has conducted across the Philippines, AngelOne
plans to go in the spring and fall of 2026 to Peru, Bolivia, and Zambia. Visit
angeloneaviation.org to learn more.
Thousands of people around the globe are just like Jason; they need medical care,
evacuation services, and knowledge of the Great Physician. This ministry aims to
connect the Adventist aviation community, provide strategic support and resources to Adventist aviation ministries, and inspire the next generation of mission aviators.
The team prays that God will continue to open doors in remarkable ways for mission
aviation and that the work will expand into even more regions, so that everyone may
hear the good news of Jesus and prepare for His soon return! The harvest truly is
plentiful, but the laborers are few (Matthew 9:37; Luke 10:2). With more trained pilots, aircraft mechanics, and nurses, so much more can be done to reach, teach, and
heal our neighbors in remote areas. If the Lord impresses you to get involved, please
contact us.
To learn more about AngelOne in Canada, visit outpostcenters.org
