Dennis Hotchkiss
A native of Palmer, Dennis Hotchkiss left a career in Mat-Su Borough Assessments to join the Northgate staff soon after the church was “born” in 1995. A trailblazer, forerunner, father and husband, Dennis’ fresh teaching has drawn many into a loving relationship with Jesus as lead Pastor at Northgate. He and his wife, …
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Phil Markwardt
The lure of excitement and adventure on the last frontier drew Phil Markwardt from Sheboygan, Wisconsin to volunteer one summer at Victory Bible Camp. He fell in love with Alaska, and Sondra, his wife, and decided to make it his home. After a career with the Forest Service, he answered the Lord’s call to full-time …
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Paul Steiner
Paul Steiner, and his wife Holly, joined the Northgate staff as Youth Pastor in 2000. These days he serves as an Associate Pastor assisting with Body Life , as well as Director of Northgate School of Ministry. When not working with the church Paul is working to raise five incredible children with his wife. …
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Marla Rowland
After being raised in the Native villages of Alaska’s interior as a daughter of missionary parents, Marla Rowland attended Briercrest Bible College in Saskatchewan before marrying Jim. Marla has been on staff at Northgate for thirteen years. She and her husband, Jim, have four grown children and five grandchildren. Marla is a lover of God …
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Rosie McGough
Born and raised in Sitka, AK, Rosie has always been in love with this great state. From an early age, she fell in love with music. By the age of 12, she knew she was destined to use her creativity for God. After spending some years abroad in studies, she came to …
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Kathy Conn
Kathy Conn has a heart to make God known, and is serving that purpose at Northgate through heading up our Projects, Events, and Global Missions Departments. Kathy’s passion for making much of who God is is evident through all that she touches, including her children and grandchildren.
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Scott Stephens
Scott Stephens joined the Northgate staff in the fall of 2010, serving as the Facilities Manager and Media Director. He and his wife Chelsea felt the call the move North to Alaska and step out in faith into God’s plan for their lives. Scott’s passion is to capture what God is doing in …
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Courtney Randall
Courtney Randall directs our Building Blocks nursery and Preschool. Courtney’s love for God and children empowers her to oversee this department. She trains and schedules Building Blocks employees and volunteers as well as organizing curriculum for the wee members of our church. Courtney firmly believes in a child’s ability to encounter God. She and her …
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Claudia Hopper
Claudia Hopper joined our staff in April 2003 after investing 20 years at home raising four children with her husband, Pat Hopper. Over the years, when considering employment, God repeatedly told her, “The anointed job will be there at the appointed time, set your hand to the plow.” Keeping up with the office and assisting …
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Robin Hall
Robin Hall was raised in California and married her high school sweetheart Tim Hall. They moved to Alaska in 1993 and attended Lazy Mountain Bible Church. They were a part of the 150 who started Crossroads Community Church in 1995, which later became Northgate Alaska. They have four children and three grandchildren. She currently serves …
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