Kyle Markel
My name is Kyle Markel. I’m 30 years old and have been a part of True North Church since 2010. My wife Nicole, and our two kids – Lydia and Jack are the biggest blessings in my life. They have pure joy that is contagious! Alaska is home for us. We both grew up here and met in high school.
We love True North for its unwavering commitment to Jesus and faithful teaching of the Word. I’m grateful for the opportunity to invest in eternal things by serving the Church with my time and resources.
Bryce Hackbarth
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.
Teresa Sellers
I have been a part of True North since 2017. My family includes a furry four-legged boy named Murphy, while my parents and brothers live in Iowa. I enjoy serving as a Deacon, on the media team, and in missions, and I love that this church is focused on growing together to be more like Jesus, not just “playing church.” In my free time, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, triathlons, and fly fishing.
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.
