The ONE Church in Anchorage, AK

I recently left my job as Communications Director at ChangePoint Church (Anchorage, Alaska) to fill a similar position at a para church ministry, Churches of Anchorage.  I am doing exactly what I have dreamt of for years. 

In John 17:20-21, Jesus prays: “I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”  Churches of Anchorage is all about answering the prayer of Jesus.  That’s no small task.  As my wise friend says, “whenever you put any two people together you have an issue with unity.”  That’s true.  If Jesus prayed it, it’s important and worth the effort.  What an honor to have the opportunity to be a part of something that seeks to answer His prayer. 

I love the Church.  There is nothing like being in His Presence with His people witnessing transformation, restoration, and renewal.  I love the music, the stories, and the messages.  In spite of all of her faults, the church IS His chosen instrument to reach the world.  She is His Bride.  I spend my days trying to serve her – to make her stronger, healthier.  I not only love my job, I’m passionate about it.  I’m jealous to see the vision and mission of Churches of Anchorage realized.

My goal is to visit as many church families in Anchorage as I can.   I am not a typical first-time guest.  I am comfortable with most expressions of worship, and when I walk into any service, it is with an attitude of expectation.  I expect God to speak, I expect to find great people, and I expect to walk out differently than I walked in. 

The purpose of this blog is to share my experiences; not to critique, but to encourage and celebrate the amazing ways God is moving in our city.  Who knows?  Maybe this will inspire others to step out and visit that church “I’ve always wanted to visit…”

Pastor Wayne Cordeiro (New Hope Christian Fellowship, Hawai’i) says that “there is no better classroom than to travel the world and talk to people.”  I’m going to start with the corner of the world He has placed me in and go from there.  I’m looking forward to it!

Bible & pen provided by Steph…bulletins, fliers, coffee and message notes to be added in coming weeks.