Sitka Herring Fishery

I always miss being in Sitka this time of year for the herring fishery. My mom took these pictures from the beach on Tuesday. 5,000 tons of herring were harvested in an hour and a half. It is an intense fishery with a lot at stake for the fishermen. They can either land on the fish and make a lot of money or come up empty.

Kenai Venue

This past weekend we were in Kenai for the Alaska School of Ministry Kenai Venue. This month it was held at Peninsula Christian Center in Soldotna. Thanks Pastor JD and Renee for hosting this venue at your church! I taught AG History, Missions, and Governance again. I had a great time and the students were sharp, prepared, and ready to learn. There were seven students in this class. My family came with me to Kenai, and we had fun hanging out with Ryan and Heather Gluth. We also enjoyed attending Kenai New Life AG with Pastor Stephen Brown. I will be in Fairbanks this coming Saturday for the Fairbanks Venue.

While I was in Kenai, my son Jordan was attending the Central Section Winter Escape at Little Beaver Camp. I have heard awesome reports from Winter Escape, and am thankful to Mark, Billy, Nathan, and all the leaders who facilitated this event. Jordan is excited about doing the five week challenge (http://www.akyouthministries.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19&Itemid=19)

Alaska School of Ministry

Saturday was my first opportunity to teach a class for AKSOM! I taught A/G History, Missions, and Governance to a class of around 15 people at Native Assembly of God. I had a blast and enjoyed interacting with the students that were there. I was impressed with the students' desire to learn. I am more convinced than ever that God has great purposes for AKSOM and is using it to train people for ministry in Alaska.

Here is a picture of me teaching in the class.

This is the two classes combined while Lattis is giving the AKSOM Orientation

Next Saturday we go to Soldotna for the Kenai Peninsula Venue, and then the following Saturday we will be up in Fairbanks at Jubilee Worship Center. If you are interested in fulfilling educational requirements for credentialling, or simply want to enrich your spiritual and academic life, this is the school for you! AKSOM can be contacted at the Alaska District Office.

Update

A couple weeks ago I had the privilege of meeting Bob Curtis. Bob was recently appointed as the interim pastor in Kotzebue. We are thankful for his willingness to serve in this capacity. This is a picture of Bob with Supt. Bill Welch.

Last weekend was my first chance to see the Iditarod. So, we loaded up the car and headed down to 4th Street in Anchorage. It was an experience.

It has been great seeing some friends from Southeast come through the office in the past week. Pastor Mike Rose and Ben from Juneau Christian Center were in town last week. I just got done talking with Pastor Kem Haggard from Wrangell. We have great people in this state!