Leadership

Pastor David and Augustine "Tina" Matthews

Lead Pastor

Meet Pastor David and First Lady, Tina. Pastor David has lived in Alaska for about 40 years. He grew up in bush Alaska, about 27 years in Kotzebue where his wife is from and lived in Barrow now for almost 14 years. They have many relatives in Barrow. Tina's grandmother, (Aaka) Pauline Adams was from Barrow, Alaska. We are thrilled to have the privilege of serving some of the most beautiful people on the face of this earth. We are honored to Pastor here at the Top of the World. The weather here can get very cold but the people here have the biggest, warmest and giving  hearts of all. Much love to all.

Herman III and Jasmine Reich

Youth Pastors & Worship Leader

Meet Herman "PJ" and his wife Jasmine. We are very blessed to have my nephew PJ and his wife Jasmine here in Utqiagvik. PJ is originally from Kotzebue and Jasmine is from Utqiagvik. They love the Lord and want to serve him with the gifts and talents that God has put within them. They are our Youth Pastors and Jasmine is a lead singer on the Worship Team. They are both on the Media team as well. They have a beautiful family. We are so proud of them and we look forward with anticipation to all the God is going to do in and through their lives. We love you guys. Quyanaqpak

Daniel and Taihya Thomas

Media Managers and Youth Workers

Meet Daniel and Taihya. We are very thankful for these two. Daniel is Bob and Gwen's son and Taihya and Pastor David and Tina's daughter. They married in 2013. They have blessed us all with the cutest grandson ever!!! LOL... They do so much for us that it would be way too long to list it all. Daniel has been a huge part in getting our "Live Streaming" going and works hard on our sound system. Taihya is always willing to help out in any way she can. They have big hearts and they love people. We are very blessed to have them as part of our leadership team. We love you guys. Quyanaqpak

Reuben and Miriam Aiken

Miriam is a board member and the Treasurer

Meet Reuben and Miriam. Miriam is like Pastor David's right arm. Reuben and Miriam are from Barrow, Alaska.  Miriam has been faithful to the Lord for many years and faithful in her calling within the Body of Christ. God has blessed her with talents that she is using to be a blessing to many, especially Pastor David and family. She takes her role very seriously and does excellent work for the Lord and the people of NBCOG. She is a good steward over the NBCOG finances and we are forever blessed and grateful for her, Reuben and family. God bless you Reuben and Miriam. We love you guys. Quyanaqpak

Don and Lottie Jones

Don is a Board member and Maintenance Manager

Meet Don and Lottie. Don and family moved from Kotzebue, where they are from,  to Barrow not long after Pastor David and his family moved from Kotzebue to Barrow. Don and Lottie's family have lived in Barrow about 13 years now. They have many relatives here in Barrow. Don and Lottie both help within the church. Lottie is over the Benevolence program for NBCOG. They make a great team for the Lord and they are a huge blessing to Pastor DAvid, his family, NBCOG and our community here in Barrow, Alaska. Thank you for all you do Don and Lottie. God bless you guys. We love you guys. Quyanaqpak

Bob and Gwen Thomas

Gwen is a Board Member 

Meet Bob and Gwen. Gwen is from Barrow and Bob is a longtime Barrow resident. Their family has been and continue to be a huge blessing ever since the day Pastor David and family moved to Barrow. Gwen has raised her children in church and 3 of her children are teaching Sunday School, helping in the media booth and much more. Gwen has been faithful in making sure the church looks great and was the Childrens Ministry Coordinator for many years. She is mighty in God's Word and a prayer warrior. Her middle son Daniel married Pastor David and Tina's middle daughter Taihya. They have blessed us all with a grandson named Tobin. Thank you so much Sis. Gwen and family for all you do. Many overflowing blessings. We love you guys. Quyanaqpak