Departments

Reaching the people of the Alaska-Yukon district is just as exciting as it is challenging.   The highly postmodern mindset in the Far North provides the perfect opportunity for reaching people who are seeking authentic truth and true spirituality.  This climate of searching hearts and minds is an open door for Biblical truth and the undeniable, unexplainable power of the God.  The challenge lies in the enormous size of the district; 959,734 square miles, with many communities only accessible by boat or plane. 

It is this blend of opportunity and challenge that the Alaska-Yukon district is expanding its reach through relevant ministries, meeting today's needs with ancient, timeless truth.

Connecting with the amazing youth of the north, the AKYT district coordinates seasonal events in each region of the state.  In addition, the Winter Youth Retreat and the Summer Youth Camp offer an opportunity for all district youth to join together for an incredible time of relevant teaching, spiritual explosion, and outrageous fun.

For more information regarding the Youth of the AKYT, please contact Jason Gallion at (907) 770-1998.

It was once said that it takes an extraordinary woman to live in the North.  This may be why the district is filled with amazing women of all ages and backgrounds.  To connect with these women, the Women’s Ministry offers a Women’s Retreat every other year. 

For more information regarding the Womens Ministry of the AKYT, please contact Orvada Churchill at (907) 283-4949.

Creating a haven for the children in the district is the primary goal of the AKYT Sunday School.  Through the Bible Quizzing Events and a Summer Children’s Camp, in addition to providing teachers with resources, training, and support, the Sunday School department is working to create a strong foundation for the future of Alaska. 

For more information regarding Sunday School in the AKYT, please contact Don Thibedeau at (907) 452-2976.

Providing a covering for those laboring in the field, the Prayer Ministry works diligently to communicate immediate needs and provide updates to the far corners of the district.  Monthly Prayer Schedules and lists of requests ensure that all members of the district are connected in this amazing network.

For more information regarding Prayer Ministry in the AKYT, please contact Robert Bagwill at (907) 452-3853.

Recognizing the need for an apostolic presence in every city, town, and village, the Home Missions department strives to provide leaders with the tools and support necessary to reach their mission field.  One such tool is the use of Multicultural Ministries to connect with the many language groups represented in the region.

For more information regarding the Home Missions of the AKYT, please contact Roger Yadon at (867) 633-3484.

Reaching the people in remote Alaska is the heartbeat of the Alaska Flying Ministry.  This ministry of Rev. J.R. Blackshear provides the means to connect with the many villages only accessible by plane or boat. 

From conducting flight training to providing planes, this ministry is taking the gospel beyond the limits of roadways, and bringing weekly services and summer children’s camps to the villages of western and northern Alaska. 

For more information regarding the Alaska Flying Ministry, please contact J.R. Blackshear at (907) 349-0729.