God's Family Global Network

Take Alaska on as a project. Alaska’s magnificent beauty often makes it overlooked as a mission field. Consider adopting this beautiful but spiritually forgotten land, especially those in its remotest regions who need the light of the Gospel.   

Adopting Alaska as a mission field can be both meaningful and impactful. With its diverse cultures and communities, Alaska presents unique opportunities for outreach and service. As a mission field, Alaska’s challenges, like extreme weather conditions, remote locations, and cultural differences can be harsh, but also rewarding in the form of building relationships with the unreached, sharing the Gospel, and making a positive, transformative difference in people’s lives.

To effectively adopt Alaska as a mission field, it is essential to understand the local context, history, and needs of the communities we serve so you’ll know how best to help. This is why we are working to build impactful partnerships with churches, organizations, ministries, and community leaders to provide insight and support for our mission work. By prayerfully considering how best to serve the people of Alaska and being open to learning from them, you can make a meaningful impact and share the love of Christ in this beautiful and diverse state.

If you decide to commit your church to pray for Alaska, we ask that you consider the following: speak with your church leaders or pastoral staff about including Alaska in their prayer intentions during services or prayer groups. You could also reach out to fellow church members and encourage them to include Alaska in their personal prayers. Additionally, you may want to consider organizing a special prayer event specifically dedicated to praying for Alaska’s well-being and the challenges it is facing. 

Praying for Alaska is an effective way of bringing attention to the needs and concerns of the state. Praying for Alaska is seeking support for the well-being of the unreached in its cities, 240 native villages and communities, and the resolution of its underlying spiritual issues. There are bonds of depression, suicide, sexual assault, addiction, domestic violence, poverty, unbelief, and spiritual oppression that need to be broken in the villages and beyond. Pray for all those that need strength who are facing these difficulties and the trauma Satan’s vices have brought against them. 

Pray for Christian pastors and ministries, native leaders and missionaries who are waging spiritual war against the territorial entities of the land. Encourage your congregation to include Alaska in your prayers that they might foster a sense of solidarity and care for a region that may be distant geographically but close in spirit. Together, through the power of prayer, individuals and communities can make a spiritual impact, help break strongholds, and see the light of the glorious Gospel reach the unreached in this land.

Short-term missionaries play a crucial role in physically reaching Alaska’s diverse indigenous groups by lending their time and skills. Alaska’s urban settings are also undergoing spiritual decay, so there are opportunities to evangelize in the cities as well as the villages. Consider committing to a trip ranging from a weekend to few days assisting with various projects such as counseling, teaching, medical care, and community-outreach. Your impact can be significant as you bring the gospel, offer support and a fresh perspective to challenges faced by native communities. 

Have you as a church considered raising mission funds for Alaska? If so, fundraising activities can be a practical way to make that happen. How about organizing events such as charity dinners, auctions, or concerts? These events not only help in collecting donations but also raise awareness about the mission. Additionally, crowdfunding campaigns can be set up online to reach a larger audience and gather support from people who may not be able to attend events in person. You can use your social media platform to promote the mission and encourage donations from your wider network of supporters. 

Your financial support will open doors and the ability to spread the Gospel and the light of God’s love where access to resources and support can be limited. Many Alaskan natives who live in communities outside of the villages are suffering. They make up a large portion of those city-dwellers dealing with addiction, homelessness, and poverty. Some escape the villages fleeing domestic violence and need shelter. By raising funds for missions in Alaska, you can provide the crucial assistance needed to help us complete our Global Hub and Life Center. This is the launching pad where we will send out missionaries and support initiatives like providing food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education, and other essential services to Alaska’s remote villages and communities across the state. Your funds can help support outreach programs, disaster relief efforts, community development projects, and more. 

We are excited for the opportunity of bringing a presentation to your church where we can showcase the incredible work that we have been doing. This presentation will provide an opportunity for us to highlight our achievements, share our progress, and discuss future plans. We believe that this will be a valuable and informative session for all of us to come together and collaborate on missions and how your church can help.

The presentation can take place in-person or virtually. We encourage everyone to attend–from your congregation to your church board—to participate in the discussions. Your presence and input are highly appreciated as we work towards our common goal of reaching the unreached. Let’s come together as the body of Christ, support this much needed effort, and learn how your church or ministry can practically help further the Gospel in the 60/70 window.

During their visit, pastors can also connect with locals from Alaska’s native communities and learn about the challenges and triumphs of life in the Last Frontier. Engaging with Alaskan Natives, exploring historic sites, and participating in outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, or wildlife viewing can provide valuable insights and refreshing inspiration for their pastoral work. By taking the time to plan a meaningful exploratory visit to Alaska, pastors can deepen their understanding of Alaska’s native population’s spiritual needs and bring back fresh perspectives and experiences to their ministry.

Completing the construction of the Global Hub/Life Center will be a significant milestone as it will serve as a focal point for bringing people together from all walks of life and sending out missionaries to Alaska’s cities and rural areas for the furtherance of the Gospel.