Our Team

  • 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 his 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, has 4 adult children, and 3 grandchildren.

  • FACILITIES AND CHILDREN DIRECTOR

    Steven & Jamie Butler

    FACILITIES AND CHILDREN DIRECTOR

    Pastor Steven and Jamie grew up in separate parts of the states. They have been a part of our team for over 10 years now and both bring a different perspective to the team. They both got their ministerial credentials in 2024 through the Assembly of God. They have a passion to see families restored and people empowered through the love of Jesus Christ. They want to see not only this city changed and on fire for the Lord but, the state of Alaska filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.

  • 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.

  • Pamela Leist

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

    Pam has worked for the church almost 10 years. She’s an asset to our team and has continually been a pillar in the church working with the women’s ministry and worship team. She started off her journey in pursing higher education in ministry at Evangel University then Global University. She worked for the University of Alaska Fairbanks for several years and eventually retired from that job. She also facilitated courses for Berean School of the Bible for ministerial credentials and proctored exams for licensing and ordination. She is married and has 2 daughters, 9 grandchildren, and 1 great grandson.

  • Sheila Gamerdinger

    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.