As many of you know, my book, Northern Roads launched in the Spring. I’m excited to announce that the audio version just launched, available through Audible (Amazon)! Read this post for Audible’s 30-day and 3-month listen-for-free offers.
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“We use video to tell your story.” That’s the slogan that splashes across the website of Martin Media located in Kenai, Alaska. A company that provides expert videography, dronography and photography. But what does that look like exactly?
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I have been writing and re-writing my Northern Roads story since 2012. It’s a story that began serving as a Youth Pastor in Alaska, and ended in my current position, serving as Lead Pastor in the Yukon. Then last year, Ambassador International agreed to publish my book and help me tell my story.
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A ministry challenge is like tying into a big fish. Every person has a specific role or responsibility, that must take place in order to take on a challenge and obtain the prize.
Once the rally cry goes out, “Fish on!”, it’s not just paid staff that jump into action. Church-life is an all hands on deck experience!
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Salmon Are Amazing! Yesterday, I discussed my appreciation for God’s creation, specifically within marine life. Thinking further into my appreciation for sea creatures great and small,
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Marine life gives me a greater appreciation. Marine environments have always been a fascinating created world to me. Growing up in Southern Ontario provided numerous opportunities to experience a variety of watersheds and tributaries. Even a small pond proved to be a place of wonder.
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What if we viewed our churches as lifeboats, urgently rescuing others from spiritual storms? Here’s how to embrace this life-saving mission.
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Experiencing God’s creation reminds us of His strength and splendor, humbling us and bringing us closer to our Creator.
Read MoreOur first residence in Alaska was supposed to be a ground level, a two-bedroom apartment within a couple of miles of the church. We soon found out that we’d be temporarily staying in a traditional Alaskan log cabin!
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While living in Alaska, as a Canadian, I often felt culturally alone. Though struggling, I continued with my calling, trying to depend on God to comfort me in times of loneliness. Thankfully, He placed a Canadian friend into my life, whose home would become my Canadian oasis.
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Many of you have followed my ministry work for the past couple of years. This blog has served as a great resource for our friends and family, to experience my life and service to Alaskan youth. As you all know, there have not been many dull moments while serving in the Last Frontier.
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When I was a youth pastor, I led a group of students from conservative, semi-rural Alaska on a missions trip to Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC. The first part in Seatlle was fairly familiar for them, but Vancouver was a different story. Considering their home environment, our students received the full brunt of religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic culture shock!
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