​InterAct’s primary focus is planting churches among the least-reached or under-reached. Steve’s role in Alaska remains primarily leading and supporting our missionaries directly or indirectly called to church planting. This year, Steve has also mentored two leadership teams. Part of his role has been spending a week each month with our Field Director Nominee, and in February, we facilitated some team building. Steve continues to meet monthly with his Alaska Field Advisory Team and the Executive Leadership Team. 

 

Before this time, we welcomed the Westdorp family (appointees to Alaska) to experience Alaska first-hand while they continue developing a

 ministry support team. They met missionaries and spent time in two remote or rural villages, and we led some team building and 

onboarding with them. Pray for them as they continue preparations for eventual missionary work in Alaska.

 

We also had significant times with many of our missionaries. We Zoomed with Amy to complete her six-month goals and met with Jonathan and Amy at their house to do the same. We met with Chad and Andrea in the office, some staff in coffee shops, some over the phone, and some as they passed through Palmer en route to their ministry location. Meeting with our staff is always encouraging and inspiring. We are blessed!

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February is always a highlight for us in ministry because it is the annual Alaska Native Musicale in Anchorage. This year, there were four nights, and one of us attended each of these times, representing InterAct Ministries, announcing a Women’s Retreat in April on our Campus, and just enjoying the opportunity to connect with so many good friends. We love these events and look forward to them each year. Again, this year, we sang on stage along with the Hearts Going Towards Wellness group. So much fun!  

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That same week, we were interviewed on a podcast to tell some of InterAct Ministries’ history. We sure enjoyed the opportunity and you can listen to this on “Tell Your Story Alaska,” with this link:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tell-your-story-alaska/id1669937204?i=1000698086787

 

I am involved with my administrative tasks, as well as leading the Alaska Christian Educator’s Network and our InterAct counseling ministry. While I have no classes this semester, I am still adjunct faculty for the elementary education program at Alaska Bible College. 

 

 

Today as I write, we are in Tucson, connecting with our two partnership churches here. We love connecting with the people and have been so blessed by the couple providing their beautiful home and vehicle during our stay!  

 

As we look ahead, we are excited about how God has prepared our Field Director Nominee and family for his probable appointment in August. At the same time, we are evaluating the ministry involvement that will become our primary thrust after this time, with a probable sabbatical time in the fall. 

We appreciate your interest, support, prayers, and involvement in this ministry. There is much to do in Alaska, and we are glad to be a part of what God is doing in our state.

 

Serving in Partnership with You in Alaska!

 

Steve & Jill