Welcome
I have updated our praying for preachers' page with some exciting changes adding Derrick and Valery McMurtry (pictured) to the page. Many of you know that Derrick and his family plan to move in June 2026 officially to Glen Allen. We are looking forward to their arrival and their getting started on the work God has for them in the interior of Alaska. Also updated are entries for Sebastian Saarloos and Jorge Lorenzana who are both serving Christ and the Church in a greatly increased way, in preaching and teaching His Word.
NorthWords beginning
We began NorthWord Ministries (after pastoring Clearwater Baptist Church in Delta Junction AK for 28 years) with a multi-faceted plan, all with the purpose of strengthening the Christian churches in Alaska. We officially began in August 2022.
First, we offer courses to help equip individual believers to serve and minister in their churches. In our 2023/2024 courses we will be offering Basic Bible Interpretation, Biblical Counseling, Expounding on the Scriptures, and Pneumatology. We will be offering courses in Delta Junction, North Pole Alaska and soon in Copper Center AK as well.
Next, in our church revitalization ministry, we wanted to come along side churches that are struggling and in need of leadership and Preaching of God's Word. Our goal is to help churches who are struggling become fruitful again, encourage and establish them in God's Word and assist them in finding an expository pastor/teacher. Through Gods guidance we have been serving at Crossroads Baptist Church in North Pole Alaska since October 2022 and finished there July 2024 when pastor Colin Winkleman began ministry there. After Crossroads Glen has been officially called as pastor for Kenny Lake Chapel and this will be our next revitalization work.
We would also like to assist those who desire to serve in Alaska as a point of contact, information, guidance and help.
Lastly, we feel there is a need in our churches for men's ministry to encourage, challenge and strengthen the faith of men. (Strengthen men and the church is strengthened, and the home is strengthened as well)
