The People of Cross & Anchor

Leslie Anderson

Jenn & Ota Aristarchus

John Baqui, Carol Baqui, Alofa Baqui, Adrian Baqui, Carina Baqui, Gloria Baqui, Adelyn Baqui, Christine Maafala

Marti is an adventurous, single woman who loves to spend time with her family and to take extensive road trips. Currently she is visiting her sister and traveling to various states in search of warmer weather.

Marti has four adult children and 12 grandchildren. Her Alaskan time is divided between Anchorage and Willow to be with them all.

When Marti’s husband, Bruce, died 2 1/2 years ago, she started attending Anchorage Cross and Anchor Church, whenever she’s in town.

We are the Ide family. Tommy, Gabby, Ethan, Eli and Noelle. We are from Anchorage, Alaska. We have all been raised in the Anchorage area. We have a dog named Thor, six chickens and love Jesus with everything we have. If you have any issues with and financial issues, Please reach out to Tommy or Gabby. We have a heart for helping people navigate the difficulty of financial burdens.

Ethan is an aspiring actor, and loves Taylor Swift. Eli loves video games. Noelle loves to play with our chickens and all kids of art. She is also an aspiring entrepreneur. All three kids are learning Russian.

The Kennedy’s were established in 2019. We are a spontaneous, hardworking and
strong loving family seeking more than surface level relationships.

Katya is a counselor at Cornerstone counselling, Tom is a teacher for the ASD, Sam is
an aspiring artist and skier, and Emilia is a Varsity volleyball player at GCS.

Alex and Beraiah will be celebrating 3-years of marriage and members of (AC)2 in the early months of 2024. Beraiah was brought up to Anchorage with the Air Force in 2014. Alex spent his early years in Anchorage, his family moved to Seattle in the 3rd grade and he returned to Anchorage on his own in 2006. From the purchase of her home in 2014 to meeting Alex in 2018, and separating from the military in 2022, God has laid the foundation for their life to remain within the Alaskan Community.

While Beraiah utilizes her veteran educational benefits returning to school full time, Alex spends his days building and remodeling homes. They love to camp, fish and hike in the summer, but find zero issue nestling in their little home during the winter. Between cars and house projects, they never find themselves bored at home.

While Alex enjoys Theology and Cigar nights with the guys, Beraiah spent a year helping to coordinate and deliver Lyfepacts to young mothers between Anchorage and Wasilla through the YoungLives ministry and now she is beginning to explore her calling to prison ministry.

We are excited to see what God has for us in these coming seasons of congregational growth with the inception of more small groups and community outreach ministries!

Matt is a transplant to AK; the United States Army brought him here from CA in 2006. He fell in love with this state and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.

Callan grew up on Kodiak Island, AK. After graduating high school, she attempted to live outside of AK, but couldn’t stay away for long due to her own love for this beautiful state and what it offers.

Matt and Callan met in 2011 and got married in 2013. Together they enjoy working out and raising their animals. Their little urban farm includes a Nigerian Dwarf goat, Joseph; an American Bulldog, Stella; chickens and ducks. Over the course of their marriage, they have either served in or led churches, being part of 2 church plants, which includes (AC)2.

James and Aaleyah Primm

Kjirsten Swanson