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Pastoral Family

Who We Are

FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO ALASKA
We are Jax and Inette, married for 12 years and native to Roodepoort, South Africa. Following our marriage, we settled in Pretoria, where our sons were born, and where I dedicated most of my full-time ministry years. Inette pursued a career in the tourism industry, while together, we faithfully served the local church and organized annual youth camps.
 
Our family includes two sons: Rovan, our eldest, embodies an adventurous spirit and outgoing nature, coupled with a compassionate heart for the less fortunate and the lonely.
 
Milan, our youngest, possesses wisdom beyond his years, with a reserved demeanor and a profound empathy for the marginalized. He loves nature and admires its beauty and intricate details. Both of them love the Lord and share our excitement to be a blessing to the young and old in Alaska.

What To Expect

echo is a place that people call home

You will be welcomed with smiles and friendliness. Our volunteers are encouraged to ask if people need assistance as to where to go. You can expect a casual atmosphere, with people drinking coffee and talking in the lobby. When the service starts in the auditorium there will be live music as part of our worship, with a message from the pastor.

Our aim is that every person, no matter what background, has an encounter with God at the level they are at. Services generally lasts about 75 minutes.

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Echo Church Kickoff Meeting
Children Ministry

What About The Children?

children are the church of today

Yes! Your children will be cared for and taught about Jesus in a way that is understandable to their age. You can be confident that your children will always experience a safe, caring and growing experience that they will enjoy.

And the Teens?

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Our middle school (6th–8th grade) and high school (9th–12th grade) students have lots of questions about their identity, belonging, and purpose, and our Echo Youth Student Ministry seeks to answer these questions with biblical teaching.  It’s our mission to see young students know God’s plan for their lives and discover themselves as part of what God is doing in the rest of the world.

Echo Youth gathers during the week for worship, teaching, small groups and meaningful activities.

Young Adult Ministry

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