Tyler Wolfe
Director of Music
Tyler is a life-long Alaskan. He received his call to long term ministry just out of high school, and even though he had no idea what it would look like, he made the commitment to stay faithful to that call with every life decision thereafter. Born and raised in Ketchikan, Tyler moved to Anchorage after networking at the University of Alaska Anchorage campus with other believers. That core group of college students would eventually become True North Church.
After serving on a smaller scale in the church as a musician, Tyler transitioned to a full-time position with the church as the Director of Music.
At True North we believe that worship is the prime directive of Christ's church, and that music is a very effective way to be able to participate in collective, communal, expressive worship as a body. Tyler strives to lead worship with Ephesians 5 in mind - through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, in a way that is exalting to Christ, unifying to the body of the church, and with excellence as befits an excellent God.
Tyler walks through life with his wife Kaitlyn as they raise their daughter Emma and sons Ronald and Felix.
Fernando Calahorrano
Director of Spiritual Development
Fernando is a life long, born and raised, Chicagoan. Having not grown up in the Church, Fernando came to faith his Junior year of HighSchool and fell in love with the local Church and discipleship. Fernando received his call to ministry in his 20s and committed to studying Pastoral Studies at Moody Bible Institute. The Lord brought Fernando to Alaska multiple times for travel before impressing on his heart to live in Anchorage. Fernando now works at True North Church serving as the Director of Spiritual Development. Fernando is passionate to see a healthy Church active in Discipleship and Fellowship, committed to the teachings in scripture.
Fernando will most likely be the most passionate Chicago sports fan in Alaska, specifically the Chicago Cubs. If you want to make Fernando feel at home, talk to him about Chicago sports! Fernando hopes to be known as someone truly impacted by the grace of Christ, prayerfully committed to enduring in ministry (Romans 8.16-17).
Karen Ottenweller
Interim Director of Kids
Karen, and her husband Mike, first came to Alaska in 2005 with the Air Force. While she loved the adventure, she never expected it to be home. After moving away in 2007, living in KY and OR, she and Mike felt a calling to come back to Alaska. They moved back in 2013 and it has been home ever since!
She and Mike are raising 3 wonderful boys: Jack, Noah and Grant. She has been a full time mom for the last 13 years, and was an elementary teacher before that. Their favorite family adventures are outside, and include hiking, biking, skiing and skating.
Faith has been a cornerstone of her life since high school, when she went on her first mission trip with her youth group. She is excited to be serving as the interim director while True North looks towards the future and the possibilities for Kids' Ministry.
Sarah Colegrove
Director of Student Ministry
Sarah was born and raised in Anchorage. She grew up in a Christian home, and her parents have been in full-time ministry for over 30 years. She accepted Jesus at the age of seven, and at the age of 14 began to intentionally pursue her faith.
Sarah’s education and professional background are in politics and the legal field, and after living in Minnesota for college, and Washington, D.C. for work, she had an opportunity to return to Alaska in December of 2020. Sarah started attending True North in February of 2021, and began serving in the Student Ministry as an adult volunteer in August of 2021.
Having grown up as a missionary kid, Sarah saw from a young age the benefit of child and youth discipleship, and having the opportunity to serve and disciple teens and partner with their families is an honor and a joy.
Sarah prays the True North Student Ministry is a place where teens feel that they belong, can ask questions, and grow in their knowledge of and love for God.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys knitting and reading, and she and her husband Evan enjoy spending time with their families, or being outside hiking, camping, backpacking, fishing, or skiing.
Austin Hill
Director of Operations
Austin, Avalon, and their daughter Hadley moved from Texas to Anchorage in January of 2025. The couple both accepted Christ at a young age and grew together in following Jesus during their time at Dallas Baptist University.
Austin completed a degree in Kinesiology, while Avalon received a pre-Med degree in Biology. Shortly after graduating, God called them to lead a gap-year program at Mt Lebanon Baptist Camp in Cedar Hill, TX.
After developing a passion for ministry to all ages, they felt called to reach the people of Alaska. Partnering with the North American Mission Board, they moved to receive deep training in pastoral leadership. While learning, Austin also serves the church as the Director of Operations, working to maintain and improve our building.
Katie Seely
Director of Communication
Originally from Oregon, Katie and her husband Josh have called Alaska home since 2012. Married in 2009, they are proud parents to two children, Joshua and Reagan.
Raised in a Christian home, Katie knew about God from a young age but didn’t accept Christ personally until she was 15. Her faith deepened significantly following a life-altering experience—when their son nearly died at birth. Since then, she has continued to grow in her relationship with Christ.
In 2017, Josh felt called into ministry, and Katie has faithfully served alongside him. She has been involved in children’s ministry as a Sunday school and children’s church teacher, as well as a Vacation Bible School director. During Josh’s time as a youth pastor, Katie also served in student ministry. In 2019, she and Josh felt led to plant a recovery-model church. In 2024, they guided their church through a merger with Clear Water Church, where Josh now serves as the Family Pastor.
Katie is passionate about helping people—regardless of their past or circumstances—experience God’s unconditional love, come to know Christ, and live transformed lives through Him.
In her free time, Katie enjoys hunting, fishing, traveling, savoring a good cup of coffee, and spending as much time as possible with her family in Homer.
Jessica Pritchard
Finance Administrator
Jessica was born and raised in Southern California, went to college in New York, and came to Anchorage as her first Army duty station in 2019. Since then, she moved to Fort Moore, Georgia where she left Active Duty and joined the Army Reserves. After marrying her husband, Keila, in 2020, she convinced him to move back to Anchorage for their next duty station. They have a daughter named Miriama Sina, and a son named Keila Jr.
Raised in a Christian home, Jessica wasn’t convinced of the Gospel’s validity until junior year of high school. Since then, she has come to believe and embrace its foundational truths. In her free time, you can find Jessica hiking, sleeping, or philosophizing.