BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Emerging from an array of corporate and ministry leadership roles, our BOD anchors the organization in wisdom and sustainability, while projecting vision and forward-thinking into the development of the organization.
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Kaye Miller, Chair
Member est. 2011 Little Rock, Arkansas |
The daughter of a former medical missionary, Kaye Miller was raised on the mission field of Thailand, a place she still calls home. Kaye returned from Thailand to the United States to attend college at Baylor University where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Kaye has worked as a Critical Care Nurse since 1976 and continues to use her skills on medical mission trips. She loves to bring volunteer teams from her home church, Immanuel Baptist of Little Rock, Arkansas, to serve with Alaska Missions and Retreats during Salmon Frenzy. Kaye is a Former President of the Women's Missionary Union (WMU) and often serves as a frequent speaker at Women's Missions conferences throughout the United States. Married to husband Mark for 37 years, mother of four and grandmother of seven, Kaye brings great passion and a wealth of practical missions experience to the Board.
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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 graduating 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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Joe Ward, Treasurer
Member est. 2014 Georgetown, Texas |
Joe Ward and his wife Jayme, residents of Georgetown, Texas since 2011, have been married for thirty-six years. They have two adult children and one grandchild. A graduate of Texas A&M University with an Agri-Business degree, Joe worked in the livestock nutrition industry for twelve years before he and his wife were appointed as missionaries with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. The Wards served in Tanzania for seven years where Joe served as an Agricultural Evangelist and later as the Business Manager for the Baptist Mission of Tanzania. Joe currently serves as Executive Pastor of First Baptist Church of Georgetown. Joe and his wife took their first trip to Alaska to work with Alaska Missions and Retreats during Mission Anchorage in 2013. They returned in 2014 to serve at Iditarod Outreach in Nome. Upon leaving the mission field and returning to the States, Alaska has deeply appealed to their heart and call for missions. Joe not only brings pastoral and mission experience, but a passion for reaching people with the Gospel of Christ.
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Karen Fetner, Member
Member est. 2011 Allen, Texas |
Karen Fetner is an Elementary School Physical Education teacher in Allen, Texas. She is wife to "Coach" John Fetner and mother to Wyatt and Ty who round out "Team Fet" whose family motto is "Life is an adventure", and they truly live that out. A member of First Baptist Church of Forney and resident of Farmersville, Texas, Karen is passionate about missions. In her opinion, Alaska Missions and Retreats offers unique opportunities that draw out a heart of service in our volunteers, each provided in a setting that invokes an attitude of praise in our Creator, His handiwork in Alaska, and among its people. Karen has been blessed with the opportunity to love and serve at Kodiak Crab Fest, Iditarod Outreach and in bush village ministries. As a Board member, she has the privilege to support, advise and partner with our great staff in reaching the hearts of the Last Frontier.
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