Spring 2026
Annual Meeting Delegation Gathers at Alaska Christian College Celebrating 25th Anniversary Alaska Christian College hosted the Alaska Conference Director and children’s ministry coach, called us to return to annual meeting & conference in April, coinciding with the “humble beginnings,” reflecting on Jesus’s teaching that we school’s 25th anniversary. must have faith like a child as we trust God to do a work in “Gathering at Alaska Christian College gave an our midst. She turned hearts toward the importance of opportunity for our delegates spiritual formation and and guests to experience transformation in churches for firsthand the ministry of ACC, all age groups. Additionally, interact with students, and Paula led an afternoon familiarize themselves with a workshop on a formational significant ministry that is framework for ministering to available to young adults from children. their communities,” explained Learning sessions were Superintendent Curtis Ivanoff. presented by Daniel Kakawa, “We have been encouraged to of Aloha Ke Akua Ministries, join the ‘Pray for 75’ effort for on elements for sustaining increased enrollment to 75 Indigenous revival; and Rob students, and I pray that our Hall, of National Covenant delegates will be prompted to Properties, on stewardship spread the word about our practices for optimizing college, which prioritizes church building usage. discipleship along with During the annual meeting academic learning.” on Friday, the delegation The theme of the conference tended to the usual business of was “Come Alive” and was the church, which included centered on the passage in passing the new budget, voting Ezekiel 37. Curtis Ivanoff for executive board members, opened the conference with a and hearing reports from the message of hope, calling us to various conference ministries name the “dry bones” in our and churches. Ed Kiokun, of personal lives, churches, and Mekoryuk, was re-elected for a communities and present them second term for the YK Delta to the Lord in prayer. Executive Board seat. Pastor Following his message, those Don Cross, of Koyuk, was gathered there did just that in also elected for a second term Alaska Christian College students shared songs during one of the worship sessions. Pastor Phil Cannon of Mountain View Covenant Church opened the for Norton Sound. Rev. Brian small groups. conference worship and introduced the them song, “Come Alive!” Kenny and On Thursday evening, Rev. Nanninga, of Eagle River, was Grace Takak, of Elim Covenant Church, was honored with the Daniel Savetilik, Paula Frost, ECC Spiritual (Continued on page 3) Sr. Award for their dedicated service as lay leaders. From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Ephesians 4:16