Our Team
Meet the people leading ministry and missions at NPAG.
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Bo Melin
INTERIM PASTOR
Pastor Bo has been in ministry for more than 56 years. He first came to Alaska in 1976. He has served 3 churches as senior pastor, planted 6 more in the USA and assisted in several others. Foreign missions has been a passion. He has ministered in more than 60 countries, has built churches and schools around the world and led humanitarian outreaches to the poor. He is married to Karen and has 4 adult children and 3 grandchildren.
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Steven & Jamie Butler
CHILDREN DIRECTOR
Steven and Jamie grew up in different parts of the United States, each bringing unique experiences and perspectives to the team. They have faithfully served alongside us for over 10 years and continue to be a valuable part of the ministry. Both received their ministerial credentials through the Assemblies of God in 2024, and Steven was officially licensed in 2026. They are passionate about seeing families restored and people empowered through the love of Jesus Christ. Their heart is not only to see this city transformed and set on fire for the Lord, but also to see the entire state of Alaska filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Natalie Prescaro
YOUTH AND WORSHIP DIRECTOR
Natalie has been in ministry for over 10 years now. She grew up in the Assembly of God Church and was called into ministry at a young age. She started off her adventure serving in the military for 8 years then got out to pursue Gods calling on her life. Natalie wants to see young lives changed and the city fall in love with Christ. She plans to do whatever it takes to see the Good News of Jesus Christ spread throughout the world.
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Sheila Gamerdinger
BOOKKEEPER
Sheila and her husband Dave moved to Alaska from South Dakota in 1996. She has worked for NPAG as the bookkeeper since 1996 and has continued to be a blessing to our team. During her time at NPAG, she has been a pillar of support in the church and has served faithfully. She has a passion to see lives changed and on fire for the Lord. Sheila and Dave have 2 wonderful daughters and 7 grandchildren.

