A 20 minute introduction to The Anchor

Pastor's Greeting

Hello!

Welcome to The Anchor Website. This work in Anchorage has been one of the most exciting and encouraging things that has happened in my Christian life. When the Lord called us to move to Alaska and help with a mission work in Wasilla, Alaska, we never dreamed that He would later call us to begin a new mission work in Anchorage. However, during the Summer of 2001, the Lord led us to begin a Bible study that soon turned into this mission work. Looking back, I clearly see the hand of the Lord in all of these things and He deserves all of the glory!

Let me begin by telling you a little bit about the city we are seeking to reach. Anchorage has a population of approximately 260,000 and is the largest city in Alaska, with almost about 41% of the state’s population residing within its city limits. Anchorage is a very diverse city made up of people transplanted from throughout the country, Alaskan natives, and military families. There are two military bases within Anchorage, Elmendorf Air Force Base, and Fort Richardson, an Army base. Anchorage is so diverse because of its relatively young age. Alaska just achieved statehood around 50 years ago and most of its growth has taken place within the last 50 years.

Our congregation is becoming a good mixture of folks from those different walks of life. We are thankful for this diversity because we believe it will be used of God to help us reach out to different people within the city. One of the most common themes among our membership is the power that God has to change lives. Jesus is a real Savior that desires to not just be in your head, but in your heart and therefore manifested in your whole life. Our desire is that this community hear the life changing gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe that our Lord has left us on this earth to take this message out to a world which needs to hear the truth.

Because we are a new congregation, we are also small and very personal. We are constantly seeking to expand our ministries as the Lord gives us the leadership, the resources, and the opportunity. We are currently at the Northside Seventh Day Adventist church facility (see location).

I am optimistic about the future of this work and I pray that one day the Lord will establish a church here that can be used in the furtherance of His kingdom. I hope this web site is informative and that it kindles a desire in your heart to visit this work.

May God bless you,

Pastor James Keen

For More Information:

contact Pastor James Keen at 907-333-2952 or via email at pastor@anchormb.org