It amazes us how God brought the Arctic Barnabas team together, and we indeed are a team!

We passionately serve Jesus with our individual gifts and skills while we work together in unified dedication to the mission of ABM. Our staff families range widely in age and life experience, yet God shaped us individually for this ministry.

We continually sense the burden to strengthen and encourage more ministry families in remote locations of Alaska, yet we need more staff and resources. Therefore, we ask God for more laborers. We want to build our team with individuals and families who resonate with the mission of ABM. Each staff family takes seriously the Great Commission to go and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18-20).

Founded in 2000, Arctic Barnabas Ministries (ABM) exists to strengthen and encourage pastor and missionary families to effectively advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout remote Alaska.

Consider for a moment that 82% of Alaska’s communities are off the road system…this makes travel by airplane essential. All equipment, food, and people must be transported to these 240 remote locations by barge or aircraft. More crucially, only about 10% of these communities have a planted Gospel church. ABM operates several airplanes to access these villages for face-to-face contacts with the ministry families we serve.

We believe if equipped ministry leaders and their families serve in these villages with personal, spiritual vitality, their witness for Christ will prove much more effective. We desire to see these ministry families thriving as disciple-makers so the Gospel will transform lives.

Do you have what it takes to come along-side these courageous servants as a pastoral caregiver? Would you accept the challenge of raising support and moving your family to the Kenai Peninsula?

If you sense that God is prompting you to consider this assignment, please contact us.

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Current Openings for for Internships

Aviation Intern

An aviation internship with Arctic Barnabas is designed for young adults actively pursuing advanced pilot ratings or an aircraft maintenance certificate, and who desire to see how these skills can be used in ministry serving others. During the internship, participants gain valuable hands-on experience using and/or working on active missionary aircraft and have the opportunity to travel by airplane to remote Alaskan bush villages, where they will endeavor to strengthen and encourage rural missionaries. This unique experience combines practical aviation training with meaningful ministry involvement, providing both professional development and a firsthand look at mission aviation in Alaska.

Ministry Intern

A ministry internship with Arctic Barnabas Ministries is tailored to individuals desiring a better understanding of the dynamics of pastoral care in remote Alaska’s mission work. You will discover the high value of your personal Christian walk and spiritual growth, providing a rich context from which to walk alongside front-line ministry workers and support them. Come build your communication skills, decision-making abilities, and navigate mission-specific priorities as you help fulfill the rare calling of ABM while gaining a larger perspective of the many facets of ministry throughout Alaska. Your time spent in “real world” pastoral care will allow you a better appreciation of the many challenges faced by ministry workers and the joy of caring for God’s most valued treasure… people.

For more information please contact:

Rob Bearden – Executive Director

[email protected]

907-283-3377

Intern Application

Current Openings for
Full-Time Support Raising Staff

Pastoral Care Support Staff Position

This person or couple would be a seasoned professional with a heart for pastors and missionaries serving in remote Alaska. This person/couple may be retired but willing to continue in ministry. We consider life and ministry experience to be an added benefit to this position. Men who are willing to help with pulpit fill in a village setting. Men and women who are willing to encourage pastor and missionary families serving in hard places. This unique position involves some travel throughout Alaska. We are looking for people who are willing to come and be a part of something exceptional in Alaska.  This person/couple will need to carry out our five areas of ministry: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect.

Aviation Maintenance Manager

We are currently looking for an experienced aircraft maintenance person. A minimum of 5 years’ experience is preferred. An A&P license, preferably with an IA certification is desired. This position will be responsible for the timely maintenance and routine inspection of our fleet of aircraft.  This position requires the ability to lead a team of A&P mechanics, order materials and supplies, conduct annual and 100-hour inspections, and inventory all equipment, tools and aircraft parts. Additionally, familiarity with online dispatch / maintenance tracking software is desired.  This person will need to carry out our five areas of ministry: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect.

Pilot / Mechanic – ABM

Pilots report to the Director of Aviation and are responsible for ABM’s consistent achievement of safe and proficient piloting of ABM aircraft. Minimum requirements are a Commercial license with Instrument and high-performance ratings, a current second-class medical certificate and 500 hours of Pilot in Command time. Before carrying passengers, 100 hours of flight time in Alaska is required, which can be obtained at ABM. Also required is an A&P license with 3 years’ experience. This person will need to carry out our five areas of ministry: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect.

Chief Pilot

In this role, an ABM Chief Pilot will be responsible for training ABM pilots, ensuring currency and proficiency for flight crew, working with short-term flight interns in furtherance of their training and use of the BATD flight simulator. Additional duties will be performing operational ministry flights as needed. Minimum pilot requirements are a Commercial license with Instrument and high-performance ratings and a current second-class medical certificate. Also required are 500 hours of Pilot in Command time before carrying passengers, 100 hours of flight time in Alaska is required, which can be obtained at ABM. Minimum instructor certificates are CFI and CFII, and preferably MEI, and three years of experience as instructor. Also required is an A&P license with 3 years’ experience.  Carry out our five areas of ministry in addition to your assigned duties: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect.

For more information please contact:

Rob Bearden – Executive Director

[email protected]

907-283-3377

Staff Application

Current Openings for
Administrative Staff

(May be salaried or require some support raising)

Development Director

This position is required to work closely with the leadership team. Creating partnerships on behalf of the organization is a must, as well as financial and organizational/team partnerships. Responsible for grant research, writing, submittal and follow through. This person will need to carry out our five areas of ministry: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect.

Marketing and Media Specialist

This position requires knowledge of social media, digital newsletters, digital design, desktop publishing, digital photography and videography. Background in marketing and media preferred. This function is responsible for making video and photo updates for the ministry in all capacities and maintaining updates to the ABM website. They will also oversee all publications, newsletters, and brochures. This person will need to carry out our five areas of ministry: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect.

NOTE: These positions require you to move to Alaska and raise your own support.

For more information please contact:

Rob Bearden – Executive Director

[email protected]

907-283-3377

Staff Application