Parenting

A Strategy for Ministering to the Next Generation

Children and teens are, without a doubt, the evangelism priority for effectively ministering in America today. With twenty-five percent of the United States population being under seventeen years of age and with the vast majority of those who become Jesus followers being under the age of fourteen, it is clear whom we should prioritize. Becoming …

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Help for Parents

Dr. Starr’s helpful hints for practical, positive parenting is featured on this Alaska Alive broadcast. Dr. Starr is the Executive Director of the Alaska Christian Ministries Network and is changing the shape of Alaskan parenting through the Practical Positive Parenting workshops. On my most recent journey to Burkina Faso, I met several high level national …

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Can-Am Spyder and Tubing

My kids, poor things, are dad impaired. I don’t have a truck.  No snow machine.  No four wheeler.  No motor cycle.  No plane, helicopter, paraglider, or glider.  No boat, raft, jet ski, wave runner, or even water skis.  No hunting rig.  No rifle, harpoon, bow, or machete.  Nope, not even a tent. But………I have friends! …

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Jael Cox

In perfect alignment with our Mother’s Day theme (Fragrant), Jael Cox filled our hearts with the glorious aroma of the faithfulness of God.  Telling her experiences with challenges, setbacks, disappointments, and loss, Jael explained the roll of Biblical faith in her life.  Faith, being declared with one’s voice, is a primary tool of the faith …

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Howard and Rezia Hansen are the MCA Youth Directors

Welcome Howard, Rezia, Jake, and Randi to the MCA Youth Director ministry.  The announcement of Howard and Rezia’s new ministry was well received with a roar of approval and blessing.  August 2nd is the Hansen’s first day of full time ministry with MCA. I thank Mark Zweifel, Alaska District Youth Director, for attending and adding …

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MCA Children’s Mission to Valdez, Alaska

Pastor Pam is leading twenty four excited Jesus followers into a season of ministry in Valdez. This children’s ministry mission team is fired up about the Lord and His work on our world of today. The children worked diligently to raise the necessary funds, prepared for the ministry opportunities, and rolled up their sleeves to …

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Marvelous Marriage Ministry

Nearly and newly married couples are loving Tracy and Bryan and Kelly and Jennifer’s weekly ministry gatherings each Wednesday evening at the MCA Video Cafe’.  I often hear about how much fun, relationship, and learning are happening in this vibrant group as they hike, have game nights, meet for children’s play days, study Scripture, and …

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