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In the summer of 1998, David and Linda Flamm arrived in south-central Alaska with their three young children to work with SEND International. They moved to the Glennallen area where Linda coordinated the volunteer program, while Dave became the maintenance supervisor and led volunteer work teams. Over the years, they taught, discipled, mentored, encouraged, worked in aviation and A&P training. In their partnership with SEND North, Alaska Bible College, and later Kingdom Air Corps, Dave traveled across Alaska to help missionaries and organizations with emergency projects and needed repairs.
Over time, as they served in Alaska, the Flamms became aware of the need for a strong missionary and pastoral support system in the bush areas of the Far North. They felt passionate about supporting and encouraging these front-line warriors and looked to the Lord for direction. They became aware of Arctic Barnabas Ministries, a missionary support organization. Their unique gifting corresponds with the needs of Arctic Barnabas, and they are thankful for this opportunity to minister to those on the front lines.
Both Dave and Linda grew up in Pennsylvania, and they married in 1981. God blessed them with a son and two daughters. Their active church involvement led to a call to missions in 1991, and they began to explore mission possibilities. Dave, a journeyman carpenter, and Linda, a banker, recognized the need for a more comprehensive Bible education. They added to their education through Reading Bible Institute, Moody Bible Institute, and Alaska Bible College. Their dedicated group of partnering churches and individuals bless them with support and prayer.
At Artic Barnabas, Dave served as the Ministry Director, and Linda served as the Refresh Coordinator. In 2018, Dave was diagnosed with cancer. He continued to faithfully serve, until 2025, when the Lord called him home. Linda continues to serve at Arctic Barnabas as the Assistant Director of Ministry.
Dave and Linda’s adult children include their son, Jonathan, who works and resides in the Copper River Valley of Alaska, and their daughters Juliana and Joy, who currently live in the Soldotna, Alaska area.