David Sperr

David has been asked, “So why would you want to be involved in missionary aviation”. His response is in three parts:

First, David knows, that as a Christian, the Lord commanded His people, that they should “go and make disciples”, (Matt 28:19). Missionary aviation is involved in this. Many people are surprised to learn that even in the 21st Century, there are nearly 1800 languages that still lack any of the Bible. Bible translation transforms lives and communities as the Bible-less begin to hear, read, and study, the Word of God in their heart language. Bible translation is foundational to evangelism, church planting, and other Christian ministries that “go and make disciples.”

Second, David has been given a gift in aviation. As a young boy, he was always fascinated with flying and has been a pilot and aircraft mechanic for over 30 years. This experience is useful to JAARS. David will assist in the management of aviation projects, inspection and repair of aircraft, and the development of safe standards for reliable operation. Aircraft are especially effective in transportation efficiency. What may have taken days or weeks by boat or hiking through jungles or mountainous terrain, can now be accomplished in minutes and hours.

Last, as someone now in his 50s, and an ‘empty-nester’, David evaluated how he would invest the remaining working years of his life. There are only two things that will last in eternity. People and the Word of God. For David, he has decided to invest his time in fighting Bible poverty in the world so that people groups without Scripture can know of God’s redemptive plan for them. It is Wycliffe Bible Translators' goal, that by the year 2025, every language will at least have begun translation work into the Bible. This is a huge task, and David along with many others want to be a part of helping accomplish it. Thank you for your partnership with David & Darlene in this Wycliffe ministry.