Board of Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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.

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.

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.

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.

Patrick Dziuk, Member Pat Dziuk and wife Christy live in Karnes City, Texas.
Member est. 2019 They have two adult sons, Caleb (and wife Nikki) and . Karnes City, Texas   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 Transformation
     Gathering, Kenai Construction, and Arctic Youth Camp Prep. 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.

Jimmy McWilliams, Member Jimmy McWilliams and wife Bobbi have a son Daniel,
West Monroe, Louisiana daughter-in-law Emily and granddaughter Harper. Jimmy
Member Est 2019 is an international construction contractor, managing
commercial projects and logistics in international settings.
  Jimmy'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. Jimmy brings a fresh
     vision and palatable management style to our projects and
our Board of Directors.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board Members on Mission ! ...caught in the act....

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