Paul was born and raised in Alaska. He grew up on the Kenai Peninsula but now lives in
Anchorage. He is a retired dentist having practiced in the Anchorage area for 36 years.
He has Doctor of Dental Surgery and a Masters of Science both from the University of
Minnesota.
Paul and his wonderful wife Jenny, have been married 47 years and have three adult
sons and eight amazing grandchildren.
Paul and Jenny share a passion for missions and Jenny grew up in a missionary family
that served throughout the state of Alaska. Together they serve globally in dental and
children’s missions. In addition to Paul’s role on the board of Arctic Barnabas, they
serve with Heartreach in Wasilla, Alaska, Union Gospel Mission of Seattle, Washington,
Proyecto Fe in Guatemala, and with Samaritan’s Purse World Medical Mission. Their
ultimate passion is spreading the Gospel of Jesus and they love being able to help
accomplish that in rural Alaska through Arctic Barnabas Ministries.