Jeff &Cheryl Siemers:
Link to ACC: https://alaskacc.edu/
After living in a remote Alaskan village, Jeff became one of the founders of Alaska Christian College in
Soldotna, Alaska. ACC provides faith-based education in a supportive community.
Eugenio & Pia Restrepo:
Eugenio and Pia Restrepo have served as missionaries since 1996. They are currently serving as
Regional Coordinators for Latin America for The Evangelical Covenant Church, developing and
supporting missionaries in Latin America.
Pastor Igor & Alla Zadorozhnaya:
Pastor Igor and Alla have faithfully served as Missionaries/Church Planters in Kalinovka, Ukraine. Since
the 1990’s Igor and Alla have Pastored “The House of Prayer” which was, for a long time, the only church
in the village. First Covenant “came along side” and helped in building the church structure followed by
many years of ministering encouragement and direction for this baby church. Today Pastor Igor and Alla
have been instrumental in “birthing” two new churches in Bogdanovka and Omelyonova as well as a large
VBS program in five nearby villages. Pastor Igor also continues to serve the Ukrainian Army as a
chaplain.
Ken & Adrienne Satterberg:
Ken and Adrienne Satterberg are long-term missionaries, with Ken serving from 1983-1986, and 1989 to
the present; and Adrienne serving since 2011. The Satterbergs currently support the Mosaics Project in
France, combating human trafficking.
Barbara & Steven Swanson:
Barbara and Steven Swanson have served as missionaries in several European countries, and currently
serve in Sweden. The Swansons support evangelism and outreach ministries, Christian formation and
discipleship, as well as the Mosaics Project and justice ministries.
Steve & Ellen:
Steve, who grew up at First Covenant and Ellen provide guidance and support for missionary teams
working in Southeast Asia. Theirs is an important ministry of leadership, guidance and encouragement to
those serving on the field.
Peter & Ruth Dutton:
Peter and Ruth Dutton have served as missionaries in Laos and Thailand since 1988. They currently live
in Thailand. They teach English as a Second Language (ESL), manage and sponsor a camping ministry,
and are part of a church enablement team.
Carl & Karen Groot:
Link to blog: http://blogs.covchurch.org/groot/
Carl and Karen Groot have served as missionaries in Thailand since 1988. They founded and run the
Abundant Life Center which teaches women to sew bags and purses, giving them a means of supporting
themselves.
Mexico Missions:
First Covenant has a long history of mission work in Valle Hermoso, Mexico. Working alongside the
Alliance of Churches in the city, a Hospice Home was completed, many churches were built and new
roofs and repairs completed in 30+ churches. The youth of First Covenant helped lead VBS clubs,
distributed food and even helped move a house. Although First Covenant can no longer send teams to
Valle Hermoso due to safety reasons, we are still well connected to our brothers and sisters in Mexico.
