Our Board of Directors
Matthew Adams
Matthew Adams owns and operates the largest non-profit and human services insurance agency in Alaska working with various ministries, missions, non-profit and human services organizations (religious and other) around the state. He has spent over 30 years serving in various capacities within the church body in Alaska and Oklahoma. Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Matthew enjoys most everything the Alaska outdoors has to offer (in addition to a mild addiction to golf). Matthew’s heart is for functional and relevant impact for his city and state. “I just want to do something that makes the Lord say “nice work Adams” and that will be good enough for me”.
Zach Chandler
Zach Chandler is the senior pastor of Bridge of Hope Apostolic Center in Chugiak, Alaska. He has a burning passion to bridge generations, communities, villages, cities, states, and nations and a vision to raise up and empower the people of Alaska and beyond to make a transformational impact in their spheres. Zach has been married to his wife Saige for more than 30 years. They have lived in Chugiak for the past 29 years Their heart for Alaska and desire to see the love and light of Jesus spread to every community is evident in their ongoing support of many Alaska missions. They have 3 children and are soon to be grandparents. “We believe that unity is not uniformity but there must be diversity and diversity should be celebrated”. “Jesus did not die halfway for me, so I don’t get to live halfway for Him”. “We are all in”.
Scott Phillips
Scott Phillips is the pastor of Matanuska Assembly of God in beautiful Palmer, Alaska. Scott first came to the Lord in neighboring Wasilla in the fall of 1993 after finishing four years of service in the U.S. Army. Soon after he experienced this life transformation through the power of the gospel message, Scott was compelled to give his life in service to the Lord. Scott has been married for 32 years to the love of his life Rachel and has five children and six grandchildren. He has served in a variety of roles over the years with a passion for investing into the lives of others. Scott loves the people of Alaska and wants everyone to know and experience God’s love, forgiveness, and purpose for their lives.
Tracy Hodges - in memoriam
It is with great sorrow and profound respect that we honor the life and the legacy of Tracy Hodges. For nearly four decades, Tracy poured into the hearts of people within Alaska. Filled with deep compassion and unwavering faith, Tracy helped to bring hope to the hurting and broken. Tracy’s legacy will live on through the churches he strengthened, the leaders he mentored, and the families he ministered to. We honor his memory by carrying forward the work he started—bringing the light and hope of Christ to every corner of Alaska.