Bryce Hackbarth
Chairman of the Deacons
I’m 30 years old and my wife and I have been attending True North for seven years. I enjoy helping others and taking care of the church property, and I love how True North remains focused on Jesus while also caring so well for families. As a Deacon, I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve our church community. In my free time, I enjoy yard work, spending time with friends, taking naps and taking care of our three cats.
Micah Williams
I'm 34 years old and I’ve been attending True North for about three years. I love serving because I want to use the gifts God has given me to serve others, and because I deeply appreciate our full-time staff and want to participate and give back. I also genuinely love the preaching and worship music at TNC, which continue to shape and encourage me.
I love mountain biking and enjoy four different kinds of skiing. C.S. Lewis is my favorite author, and I love Alaska—so much so that I’ve traveled to several remote communities, including Mekoryuk, Barrow, Prince of Wales Island, and Adak.
Jeff Eisberg
I was born and raised in Eagle River, Alaska, where I grew up in a church my parents helped found. I serve as a Survival Specialist in the Alaska Air National Guard, which gives me the honor of serving the state I love. My wife, Zoe, and I were married in 2022 and have been attending True North since 2021, where we immediately fell in love with its Scripture-based preaching. I love serving as a Deacon because it allows me to be the hands and feet of Christ in my home state. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, driving, fixing things (even when they aren’t broken), and sports shooting.
Rianna Titus
I’ve been attending True North for 14 years, and at 23 years old, I consider it my second home. I grew up with my family in Anchorage, Alaska, though most of them have since moved to the lower 48—but I’m too in love with Alaska to leave! I really enjoy connecting with different groups of people within the church while serving. There’s something special about being united by a common goal, interest, or gifting, and getting to do it with people I might not normally interact with. The people at TNC are truly the best part—since much of my family is far away, this community has become my second family. In my free time, I enjoy the outdoors, travel, music, and coffee.
Trevor Brown
I grew up in Alaska in a Christian home, and in 2023, after looking for a new church fellowship, my wife, our young kids, and I started attending True North Church. I really value the gospel-centered preaching and the focus on community life at TNC, and I’m honored to get to put the doctrines of Christ into tangible acts of love. I’m in my early thirties, and in my free time I enjoy reading really old books, playing Irish fiddle jams, hiking, and board games.
Elliot Lindblom
I’ve been attending True North since 2022—about three years now—and I’m currently 29 years old. I love serving because it helps me feel fully connected to the community and creates a sense of ownership; it stops being just “church” and becomes “our church.” True North is a great fit for me because it’s a biblical church with strong leadership, solid teaching, and great music—and being close to my house doesn’t hurt either. In my spare time, I enjoy reading C.S. Lewis, lifting weights, writing music, and eating.
Jason Storter
Ian Collins
Ian and his family have attended True North since the fall of 2024, after moving from Oklahoma City to Anchorage for his work in the Air Force. He's 41 years old and married to the love of his life, Stephanie. They have three wonderful children together - Declan, Clint, and Nora. Ian and Stephanie adore serving in the Children's Ministry at True North. They feel it is a true joy providing parents a brief opportunity to focus undistracted on worship while they teach your children about Jesus. God has richly and undeservedly blessed their family, and it is a genuine privilege for them to serve the King where they are called. For them, True North has been an amazing place not just to worship but belong. They love the people, the preaching, and being among the body of Christ.
John Hightower
John has been attending True North for nearly three years, since moving to Alaska. He is 30 years old and is joined by his wonderful wife, Ember. Together, they have family back in their hometowns in Southern Illinois.
Through attending True North, and especially through the Young Men's Bible Study, John has come to understand the importance of serving and how it glorifies God. The Lord has given him a genuine joy and love for serving, for which he is incredibly grateful.
John appreciates the leadership at True North and the many faithful people who serve behind the scenes to keep the church running. He is especially thankful for the church's commitment to the honest teaching of God's Word and worship that is centered on glorifying God rather than entertaining people.
Gabriel Reimus
Gabriel has been attending True North Church since August 2025. He is 30 years old and is blessed with an amazing wife, Hannah, and their two wonderful children, Oliver and Rudy. Gabriel enjoys creating spaces where people can learn more about Jesus and what He has done for them. What he loves most about True North is its Christ-centered focus. Everything is centered on Jesus and bringing Him the highest praise and honor, all while presenting the gospel in a fresh and inviting way.
Isaiah Jackson
Isaiah Jackson has been a part of True North for two years. At 25 years old, he serves alongside his wife, Teyanni, as both are members of the U.S. Army. Together they have a daughter, Esther, and a pit bull named Moose.
Isaiah enjoys serving because it gives him the opportunity to help others feel cared for and supported. One of the things he loves most about True North is its community, which has been instrumental in helping his family grow in their faith and establish their home in Alaska.
Ashlyn Perry
Ashlyn has been attending True North since the fall of 2020, shortly after she and her husband, Bill, moved back to his home state. They have since had 3 beautiful children—Ada, Miriam, and Isaiah. Ashlyn loves True North because of its commitment to the unchanging truth of God's word, paired with so much love and grace both from the pulpit and the people. She enjoys serving and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes in order to facilitate ample opportunities for the church to learn and grow in their love and knowledge of God and in community—all for His glory.
Bill Perry
Bill is currently 39 years old and was born and raised in Alaska. He has been attending True North with his wife, Ashlyn, since 2020. They have three wonderful kids—Ada, Miriam, and Isaiah. Bill has loved attending True North because of the amazing community and Bible-centered teaching. He enjoys serving and helping to fulfill the needs of the church while meeting and connecting with those in the congregation.
Wayne Koelsch
Wayne is 25 years old and was born and raised right here in Anchorage. He started attending True North about three years ago, after coming home from college. He decided to make True North his home because of the Bible teaching on Sunday mornings and the community throughout the week — both of which the Lord has used to change his life significantly over the past few years. Wayne loves serving the church and helping things run smoothly, so that others have the same opportunity to find true life in Christ that he has found while being part of this community.
Lee Mills
Lee's wife Stephanie, their three children, Jackson, Makayla and Cameron, and Lee joined True North in 2019 when the Air Force brought them back to Alaska for the third time. They connected with True North through its scripture based preaching and welcoming community.
During his 30 year military career, Lee found it most rewarding to serve his country, fellow Airmen and the community.
Since joining True North, Lee has served in a variety of ways and Stephanie serves with the youth ministry.
Lee is very honored to serve as one of True North's Deacons. He believes the Deacons are called to serve the church and community to the best of their ability.