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ALASKA MISSION FOR CHRIST

Proclaim & Practice the Love of Jesus

aka AMC   |   Chugiak, AK   |  http://www.alaskamissionforchrist.org

Mission

Alaska Mission for Christ is a Lutheran non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Alaska. We aim to spread the Word of God to communities in need and provide support by offering spiritual guidance and practical resources.

Ruling year info

1998

Executive Director

Jerry Simpson

Main address

PO Box 671929

Chugiak, AK 99567 USA

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Formerly known as

Alaska Mission Committee

EIN

92-0139563

NTEE code info

Christian (X20)

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Our programs

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Interior Mission

AMC began its work in these northern communities in 2019. Servant Event Teams from lower-48 communities partner with local leaders and elders to conduct Vacation Bible School Camps, Sports Camps, and Fine Arts Camps. Work and Witness projects are numerous, as well.

Supply boxes are sent out multiple times each year to communities in need.

In April of 2021, Nathan Milan came on board as Interior Lutheran Mission Center Coordinator. Based in Fairbanks, Nathan serves the communities of the Interior through year-round ministry.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Adults

There are very few roads in comparison to the vast area of Alaska. But scattered along the road system, there are many small communities. Alaska Mission for Christ seeks to have a bold witness to the Gospel in these communities through Vacation Bible School, Sports Camps, and other activities focused around community health.

Population(s) Served

Alaska Mission for Christ serves the 30+ isolated communities of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people in Southeast Alaska. Pastor Aaron Spratt has been called to serve the over 70,000 sq. mi. of the Southeast from Yakutat in the north to Metlakatla in the south and every community in between. Only two communities in Southeast Alaska are connected to the road-system. This presents a tremendous challenge to travel to the many disconnected communities of this area. Through the use of planes and ferries, pastor Spratt and short-term mission teams serve the people of the Southeast and deliver the Word of God to them.

Population(s) Served

AMC started work in SW Alaska in 1998 when a missionary couple began a houseboat ministry on the Kuskokwim River. This ministry has grown approximately 16 Servant Event Teams each summer. Teams spend from one to two weeks in a community serving the community in various ways. AMC works closely with the local schools, village government, and churches to secure an invitation into the village for summer short-term mission teams. Summer programming by these teams is eagerly anticipated by the village residents each year. AMC leadership is currently working towards opening a Mission Center in Bethel that will serve the holistic and unique needs of the region through God's Word, Sacraments, and human care.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Adults
Children and youth
Adults
Children and youth
Adults

Through partnership with the Alaska Circuits and the Northwest District, Alaska Mission for Christ is proud to be a part of training up local individuals for service to our Lord. Classes are taught by area pastors in both theological and practical ministry, so that these students might be equipped for every good work.

The Lay Leadership Training students come from all areas and backgrounds; fulfilling vocations in areas other than full-time ministry. Many are hoping to deepen their knowledge of Scripture to grow in faith and serve their neighbors through practical application of what is learned.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

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Alaska Mission for Christ is a nonprofit Lutheran ministry established to proclaim and practice the love of Jesus in Alaska.

We use volunteers that make long-term commitments to serve in remote Alaskan communities. We believe that the Gospel is best communicated in the context of authentic, loving relationships. We also put long-term missionaries in communities to deepen our outreach and the impact of our work.

Currently, AMC has a total of two full-time and six part-time staff members, a large Board of Directors and approximately 500+ volunteers who serve each year. Not only do we partner with local congregations and agencies, we partner with many in the Lower-48 as well.

Our first Lutheran Mission Center was established in 2021 and many new programs have and continue to be developed for ministry.

How we listen

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Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback

Financials

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ALASKA MISSION FOR CHRIST

Board of directors
as of 02/28/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Allison Chandler

Dan Kassner

Bill Hilgendorf

Connie Isenhaur

Naomi Stickney

Marilyn Nufer

James Baumgartner

Jake Dickerhoff

Tim Rippstein

Catherine Huffman

Dan Treakle

Allison Chandler

Dustin Atkinson

Greg Rachuy

Eugene Larami

Natalie Dean

Board leadership practices

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  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes

Organizational demographics

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

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