May 9: The Ericksons launch to the Gogodala Project in Papua New Guinea..

June 7: The Goodsons complete their 12-year Dowa project in Papua New Guinea.

October14: Tthe Greenfield family launches to the Maninka Project in Guinea, West Africa.

October24: The Freeman family launches to Ireland.

November 13: Joelle Thea launches to Southeast Asia.

December 31: Clyde Morgan steps down as CEO.

Throughout the year, four new employees join AFM: Paul Pellandini, Development Director; Phil Bond, Trust Services; James Arkusinski, Communication Director; and Dale Bidwell, CEO. Two former missionaries also join the office staff—Dale Goodson, Training; and Philip Polley, Development.