The following paragraphs represent the brief biographies of ChangePointers who are sacrificially demonstrating the heart of Christ through their service in various Christian organizations. Some of these ChangePointers are serving locally in Anchorage, some are serving throughout the U.S.A., and others are serving internationally. These are some great people who represent some very worthy ministries. They are not officially supported by ChangePoint but we want use this webpage to celebrate their service to Christ and allow you to partner with them in their ministry through prayer and giving. Please take some time to learn about our ChangePointers on Mission. Be sure to pray for them and ask the Lord how you might support these members of our ChangePoint family as we all work to see life in Christ for every Alaskan and the world beyond, together.
Are you a ChangePointer on Mission? Would you like to let others know about your ministry? Please let us get to know you and your ministry by clicking here and filling out this brief form.
Merry Chadwick
Merry Chadwick has been a ChangePointer for over two years. Last winter she began feeling God’s leading to actively work towards social justice, namely abolishing slavery in the world. Merry has partnered with International Justice Mission, a group who works in over 13 countries to free slaves and change the political and social systems that allow slavery to exist and thrive. In order to further the efforts of the International Justice Mission, from June 24th through August 2nd, Merry will be participating in a unique fund raiser in which she will be riding her bike along the Underground Railroad from Alabama to New York. You can learn more about Merry and her mission by To support Merry in her mission you can give online or mail your support to:
Underground Railroad Tour c/o Venture Expeditions, 511 E. Travelers Trail, Burnsville, MN 55337. Merry’s goal is to raise $5,000. Please make all contributions towards this goal by August 2, 2010. Please make checks payable to Venture Expeditions and designate them to the Underground Railroad Tour.
Dennis Cutter
Dennis Cutter is a fellow ChangePointer and active member of the Christian Motorcyclists Association whose vision is to change the world one heart at a time. Their mission is to inspire their leaders and members to be the most organized, advanced, equipped, financially stable organization, full of integrity in the motorcycling industry and the
You can support the Run to the Son online or mail your support to: Christian Motorcyclists Association, 3631 Hollyberry Cir
Shayla Steele
Shayla Steele is actively and passionately involved in the Changepoint EPIC Sr. High youth group. She traveled with EPIC to Costa Rica in the spring of '09 on her first mission trip. An opportunity has recently opened up for her to go on another mission trip to Sierra Leone,
To support Shayla on her mission you can give online or mail support to:Reign Ministries
Kate Arnold
ChangePointer has served with Youth for Christ (YFC) for seven years and is currently serving as the Executive Director in Alaska. YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like minded ministry partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement. Youth for Christ targets unchurched youth, 11 – 19 year olds, in over 180 ministry sites across the
Support Kate’s mission with YFC online (type in
Jeff Schulte
Jeff Schulte is a ChangePointer and the Executive Director of the Sage Hill Institute. Sage Hill Institute is a Christ-centered teaching and equipping non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping leaders travel the longest 18 inches on planet earth, namely the distance between the head and the heart. The aim of this ministry is to assist leaders be who they are made to be so that they can do what they are made to do. Jeff mentors Christian leaders all across the U.S. and has recently been invited by Compassion International to encourage their national staff in the Philippines. To learn more about the ministry of the Sage Hill Institute contact Jeff by .
To support Jeff’s ongoing ministry with the Sage Hill Institute you can give online or mail support to: Sage Hill Institute, 12906 Lindsey Circle, Anchorage, AK 99516. Make checks payable to Sage Hill Institute.
Tina Jackson
Tina Jackson, has been working with Coffee 4 Kids for nearly two years. Their mission is to provide children in
Support their mission online or mail your support to: Medical Support International, Inc. 23322 Madero Road Suite A, Mission Viejo CA 92691 Please indicate "Honduras Project" on the memo line.
Becky Thompson
Becky Thompson states that, as a person with life experiences that have called for humility and acceptance of help from others, she has a deep desire to give as she has been given to. Through God’s strength, Becky is excited to be working in a position to help hungry kids in Anchorage who are in poverty or at-risk. With a background in administration, business ownership (including a restaurant) and public service, she believes God has prepared her for working as the Chief Operating Officer of The Children’s Lunchbox, a program of Bean’s Café. The Children’s Lunchbox (TCL) feeds kids in safe community environments such as Camp Fire USA Alaska Council, Boys & Girls Clubs, Denali Family Services, Crossroads and AVAIL. TCL has two main programs; 1) Prepared Meals Program where they prepare and deliver cold meals to their safe community sites, and 2) their “Just a Little Extra” Weekend Food Program for elementary students during the school year. The weekend food program was completely funded with private donations last year! The philosophy for growth is to have a strong staff (which they do) and increase food production for hungry kids through the assistance of volunteers.
You may support Becky’s work online or by mail : The Children's Lunchbox, 3350 Commercial Drive, Ste 104B Anchorage AK 99501 United States
Courtney Abel
Courtney Abel, ChangePointer, has been a part of YoungLives (a ministry of YoungLife) for one year. YoungLives is a ministry in which Christian women mentor young mothers. They offer teen moms relief from the isolation and struggle of their daily lives and hope for the future. YoungLives mentors provide friendship, parenting advice and help meeting the practical demands of raising a child. At YoungLives club and camp, moms get to socialize and have fun while their babies get the best possible care.
You may support Courtney and her team’s mission by mailing your support to:
David Williams
David Williams is the Program Director for the “NewLife” Discipleship Training Program at the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission. “NewLife” is a 24 month residential Training Program designed to produce healthy and responsible Christian men whose choices in life are influenced by Jesus Christ. The core belief of “NewLife” is: The only way to achieve real, lasting, and continual life transformation is through a relationship with Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. They provide a Christ-centered and Bible-based approach to recovery. The Rescue Mission receives no federal, state, or local money. They are 100% community supported and have been for 45 years.
You may mail support to
Julia McDonald
Julia McDonald has been serving with InterAct Ministries for ten years. Julia runs the mission house in
Julia is a self supported missionary but you may support InterAct Ministries online or by mailing a check to InterAct Ministries, 31000 SE Kelso Road Boring, OR 97009. Please make your check or money order payable to InterAct Ministries. On a separate sheet of paper, indicate (1) the name of the missionary or project you wish to support, and (2) whether this is a special gift or regular support.
Wes & Elaine Auldrige
Wes and Elaine Auldridge are supporters of many ChangePoint miliatry families as they have served with Candence International for the past four years. Cadence International is an evangelical mission agency dedicated to reaching the military communities of the
You may financially support Wes and Elain online or by mail at Cadence International P.O. Box 1268 Englewood, CO 80150. Be sure to designate your financial gift to Wes and Elain Auldridge.
Gary & Joni Brandt
Gary and Joni Brandt support the education of three children in
Support their mission online by sponsoring a child or by mail at: Proyecto Fe,