Why I Am a Missionary Aviation Student

Lessons and blessings on my journey into the world of what I never knew existed

Jacob Alabi
11 min read2 days ago

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Author during a mission trip to isolated communities in Nigeria (photo credit: ENTRI Missions)

I am etching my story here, out of the necessity to write about what the Lord has taken me through in the last couple of years and help others see how great the Lord is. This article spotlights my call into missions, specializing in missionary aviation, and how I came to know this field miraculously. But first, let’s start from the genesis, shall we?

Knowing Jesus and serving Him

I came to know the Lord in 2006 as a student at junior high school. After my salvation, the Lord began developing my capacity for ministry through roles at church and campus fellowships. I grew up knowing I would be involved in God’s work anywhere. Perhaps as a business tycoon with a lot of funds to support mission works. But to say that I would be a missionary was beyond my expectations.

In 2018, my understanding of God and His Word increased. During a particular season, God directed me to go somewhere and pray for two hours every day. Despite having many responsibilities as an undergrad and being the main keyboardist of a church with programs at least three times per week, I obeyed. There were…

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Jacob Alabi

Digital solution architect and missionary aviation student. I merge technical acumen with enthusiastic faith narratives. Need me for a project? Leave a note.