Pastor Mark Fontecchio and his family feel blessed to call Alaska and Pioneer Baptist Church their home. Mark and his wife Angie are thankful to have three wonderful children (Micah, Hannah, and Anika) who serve alongside of them. They love God and love being with His people.
Mark's passion is helping believers grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18). His verse by verse teaching through the Bible has ministered to people around the world (his podcast and writing ministry can be found here: ReturntotheWord.com).
Mark is an avid student of the Word of God, first entering the ministry full-time in 1997. His formal education includes:
Associate of Biblical Studies (ABS) from Moody Bible Institute
Bachelor of Biblical Studies (BBS) from Andersonville Theological Seminary
Hannah Fontecchio loves worshipping God and studying His Word with her church family. She is currently attending University of Alaska Fairbanks and is thankful that Wasilla and Pioneer Baptist Church are her home. Hannah enjoys playing the piano, exploring Alaska, and spending time with her family. As the Administrative Assistant at Pioneer Baptist, she is happy to help in any way that she can.
Please contact Hannah for prayer requests, updates to the church directory, or other general questions about the church.
Connect with Hannah at:
907-203-3407
PioneerBaptistChurch@Mail.com
Building Manager - Brian Porterfield
Brian Porterfield is our building manager. Connect with Brian at:
907-414-6889
Children's Ministry Director - Becki Olson
Becki Olson, along with her husband Ben and 5 lovely children, has been serving in children's ministry in various capacities for 30 years. Becki loves kids and is passionate about teaching them God's Word in a way that they can understand.
Her education includes:
Children's Ministries Institute, Warrenton, MO
Awana's Commander College
BA in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry with an emphasis in Children's Ministry from Alaska Bible College