Our Story
At a young age, Director Alec Kindred felt called to use his aviation skills in missions. Since 2009, Alec has prayed daily for the Lord's leading for a mission aviation ministry based in Maine.
Long before PTG was thought of, a man by the name of Stan Harmon was well-known in New England. He was a member of the Gideons and a true servant of the Lord. Stan had a burden for Mission Aviation to begin at the airport now known as the Limington Harmon Airport, in memory of Mr Harmon. Stan prayed for years for a Bible study to begin, and many pilots who knew Stan knew His burden. We believe Propelling the Gospel Missions is a product of Stan Harmon's prayers many years ago.
Phillippians 1:27 "Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel."
We strive to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ effectively and promptly by the use of mission aviation by outreach, instruction and encouragement. PTG missions is also in the process of training up pilots and mechanics so that as we “strive together” we can all Propel the Gospel locally and globally. A normal day at PTG missions consists of preparing the airplane, praying for the opportunity to share the Gospel, flying to a rural airstrip in rural Maine, handing out free Bibles and begin building relationships with the ultimate goal of sharing Christ’s love. At times we will fly to join other churches in our region, sing, and preach and encourage local churches to remain faithful. Maine is the least churched state per capita, we do not need anymore small churches of Maine closing! Interested? Come join us for a mission flight! Lets propel!
Summer 2017
Alec and his family had the opportunity to visit Kingdom Air Corps in Alaska to get a visual of what the Lord can do with a thriving aviation ministry. Immediately upon their return, they were offered a hangar at the Limington Airport. The Lord has truly guided their steps along the way.
September 2017
Hangar Bible Nights began, and have become a very strong piece of the ministry.
December 2017
December 2017: Propelling the Gospel Missions Inc. officially became a non profit organization. The board members of this ministry are excited and thrilled to see where the Lord is leading this ministry.
January 2018
PTG Missions Inc. officially purchased their first mission airplane, N12ER, a Piper PA-28-151 Piper Warrior. We are humbled to become stewards of the Lord's mission airplane.
Summer 2018
Alec and his family spent the first summer very busy by assisting small churches in Maine with youth outreach events. 5 young people received Christ as their personal Savior this summer! Alec flew N12ER over 1000nm just within the state of Maine between July and August, spreading the Gospel from airstrip to airstrip across the state. PTG Missions assisted Inspirational Aviation Ministries Inc. with a week long teen pilot camp where N12ER flew 33 hours training future missionary pilots out of a golf course in central Maine. In September PTG missions held their first annual mission aviation campout/ fly out weekend teen camp. 9 students attend the weekend event full of Bible study with various missionary pilots from around the globe, aircraft maintenance training, flight training, and outreach as they all camped out alongside the runway at 63B. This summer was busy to say the least, but it was worth it all to see young people’s lives changed and influenced to “strive together for the faith of the Gospel.” Bring on the fall!
2019 Year In Review
2019 was the busiest flying year yet as a ministry. Flying over 100 hours total ranging from N.B. Canada to as far south as Albany, NY, three aviation camps with a mission emphasis, and over tripling our mission flyout weekend: PTG Missions Inc saw a very productive and impactful year. Preaching at over 10 churches in New England, and sharing the Gospel message through outreach flights on a monthly basis. In 2019 PTG Missions became a team approach as over 30 volunteers were involved with the camps, and more pilots and mechanics are regularly involved and serving using their gifts the Lord has appointed them. We are thrilled about what the Lord has done in 2019 and find it a blessing and honor to be able to serve this way.
In 2023, the Lord continued to build the team. Now, Alec is the least experienced pilot and flies the least amount of all the members. All aspects of the team have grown. Multiple men are trained to step into pulpits and preach the Word, and there are multiple qualified and trained pilots and mechanics involved. The team is excited to see how the Lord will use this ministry and team to propel the Gospel forward in this region. Alec remains the director as overseer of the ministry, and also the Associate Pastor at a local Church. The day-to-day operations are conducted by a group of younger men and women who grew up attending the PTG Flyout weekends when PTG Missions first started. These same individuals have a burden to serve the Lord today locally, but also in the future in remote villages on a mission field with other missions organizations like Ethnos 360, JAARS, Wycliffe, and a few more. Many students of PTG Missions have gone off to Bible college or Christian Universities to prepare for their service in missions.