History

Praying Pelican Missions unofficially began in 1991, when Jason Pfingsten (Founder & CEO, pictured right) began his first of many mission trips to Belize, Central America. Matt Pfingsten (President, pictured left), joined Jason and as brothers officially founded Praying Pelican Missions as a non-profit organization in 2003.

Jason Pfingsten graduated from Northwestern College in Roseville, Minnesota, and worked as a youth pastor for six years. Prior to founding Praying Pelican Missions, he served as the Director of Leadership Quest Training for the Tentmakers Christian Training and Development organization. He has led mission trips to Belize, Mexico, and Honduras, and spent time in the Caribbean and Europe. Jason and his wife Cindy have a daughter, Mallory, and live in Anoka, Minnesota.

Matt Pfingsten graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, and worked for Wells Fargo and Charter Communications before entering full time into ministry. Matt's travels and missions have led him to Central and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and the South Pacific. Matt and his wife Gina have a 1 year old son, Isaiah, and three dogs at home! They live in Duluth, Minnesota.