Bio: Stan & Cindy Smelser

    Stan Smelser is a graduate of Brown Institute of Radio & TV Broadcasting, Ozark Bible College with a degree in Christian Education, and Moody Bible Institute's Missionary Aviation Program.  Stan has been a pilot since 1977, holds a commercial Pilot's License with an Instrument Rating as well as a Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic's License, Stan has over 16 year experience as a Radio Broadcast Engineer, 7 years teaching Christian Radio and as Manager of Ozark Christian College's KOBC radio station.  Stan has also served as a minister with Centerview Christian Church, Trade, Tennessee.  Cindy Smelser is also a graduate of Ozark Bible College and is currently working as a commercial lighting representative in Des Moines, Iowa.

    The Smelser's have been involved with PMCC since 1988 when they were invited by Charles and Roberta Selby to establish a broadcasting and aviation ministry in Northern Luzon, Philippines.  Following necessary additional training, the purchase of an aircraft and a period of deputation the Smelser's established the work in the Philippine in 1995.

    The Smelser's are currently on extended furlough representing the work of CARM.  A primary responsibility of the Smelser's is the recruitment of additional personnel to serve with CARM in the Philippines in the areas of Evangelism, Radio Programming, and Aviation.