BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Emerging from an array of corporate and ministry leadership roles, our Board of Directors anchors the organization in wisdom and sustainability, while projecting vision and forward-thinking into the development of the organization.
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Scott Jenkins, Vice Chair
Member est. 2011 Robinson, Texas |
Scott Jenkins, along with his wife of 30 years, Gail, and son, John Mark, have lived in the Waco, Texas area since he graduated from Texas A&M University in 1986 where Scott earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. A Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, Scott works as a Project Engineer for L-3 Communications' Platform Integration division where he leads multi-disciplined engineering teams in the development of multi-million dollar aircraft modifications for widebody aircraft. Scott has been a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Robinson, TX since 2003 where he serves as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and church musician (drums, bass, guitar and vocals). A believer in Christ since the age of nine, Scott has had a life-long committment to missions serving in his local community, throughout Texas, in Mexico and Hong Kong as well as with Alaska Missions and Retreats throughout the great State of Alaska. Scott has also served as Minister of Music on staff with three different churches through the years as well as service throughout his life in the field of church music. In addition to his service on the Board of Directors, Scott has also served as volunteer Project Coordinator since 2010 for Iditarod Outreach, Alaska Missions' outreach project centered around the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Scott brings a love and passion for the people of Alaska and has a special heart connection to the Native Alaskan Community.
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Kathy Sorrell, Secretary
Member est. 2011 Wasilla, Alaska |
Kathy Sorrell and her husband of 41 years, Kemmer, moved to Alaska in 1983. They were part of an "in-home" Bible study in Soldotna which eventually constituted in 1986 as College Heights Baptist Church. The Sorrells were key leaders at College Heights, serving on the Kenai Peninsula for over 25 years. Kathy has served in multiple capacities around Alaska, including the Alaska Baptist Foundation Board, Alaska Baptist Convention, Kenai Peninsula Baptist Association, and as Associatational Women's Missionary Union (WMU) Director. She has also served on the Nominating Committee for the Southern Baptist Convention. A natural communicator and gifted Bible study leader, Kathy's unique contribution to the body of Christ is through forty plus years of Biblical counseling, encouragement and ministry to countless women as they walk through challenging seasons of life. In recent years, Kathy and her husband have acted on their longime passion for missions, traveling to New Orleans, Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Russia on short-term mission trips. Kathy has served with Alaska Missions and Retreats at the Women's Conference in Nome, at Iron Dog Outreach, Iditarod Outreach, and Salmon Frenzy. Kathy has been a member of the Board of Directors of Alaska Missions since its formation in 2011.
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Pat Dziuk, Member
Member est. 2019 Karnes City, Texas |
Pat Dziuk and wife Christy live in Karnes City, Texas.They have two adult sons, Caleb (and wife Nikki) and Seth, a Baylor student. Pat is a rancher, a chemist, and a Texas Aggie Alum. He mentors young men and serves as an elder at First Baptist Church, Sutherland Springs, Texas. Pat leads a men's Bible study and has a heart for restoring weary pastors /ministers through wilderness & outdoors experiences. Pat is known for wisdom, truth, and a tender heart for the broken. He is a wise steward and generous in spirit. He has served with Alaska Missions at Bering Strait Transformational Conference and Kenai Construction. Pat brings to the Board of Directors a heart for stewardship, wise decision-making and for the restoration of men as leaders in their home, church, and community.
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Jim McWilliams, Treasurer
Member est. 2019 West Monroe, Louisiana |
Jim McWilliams and wife, Bobbi, have two sons, Adam and Camron, daughter-in-law, Emily, and grand- daughter, Harper. Jim is a Project Engineer with an industrial engineering firm. Jim's warm personality goes before him, as he sets a sphere of encouragement around him. He has led mission teams with Alaska Missions at Iditarod and Salmon Frenzy, and leaves a trail of a shepherd -- staying in contact with new or struggling Christians. Jim brings a fresh vision and palatable management style to our projects and our Board of Directors.
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Sam Brooks, Member
Member est. 2020 Irondale, Alabama |
Sam Brooks has been married to the love of his life, Merida, for 46 years. 2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us that if any person is in Christ, they are a new creation. In the summer of 1972, Sam began the journey of discovering what that verse means, and that journey continues today. During that summer Sam repented of his sin and asked Jesus to take control of his life. Since that encounter with the Lord, Sam has continued to experience and learn what it means to be a new creation and to have God as a loving and gracious Father.
His journey took him through Greensboro, North Carolina as a police officer. Then, after sensing a call to full-time ministry, he attended seminary in Fort Worth, Texas and later moved with his young family to Lafayette, Louisiana to become Pastor of The Open Door church. He and Merida currently reside in Birmingham, Alabama where he is a semi-retired grandfather and Pastor Emeritus of The Open Door. During his journey, God has kept Sam, provided all that he has needed, and revealed Himself to be faithful in all circumstances. Sam says, "He redeemed me, made me His child, and promised to continue working in me until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6). All praise and glory goes to Him!" Sam's association with Alaska Missions and Retreats precedes its inception, as he met Brenda Crim when she was a candidate for the BSM Director position at the University of Louisiana - Lafayette. Shortly after she arrived in Lafayette, his church began to participate as a sponsor of her ministry - and that participation continues to this day! Sam has also been involved in projects in both Stebbins and Anchorage. Sam considers it a joy and privilege to be a part of the Board to continue his support for both Brenda and the organization. |
