St. Peter the Fisherman NCC originally began in 1950 as a united Methodist Church. For a wonderful season that is where God called us to be. Then in December of 2022 we parted, on friendly terms, recognizing that our paths were leading different directions, and became a Nondenominational Church.

I believe in one God, who is the Father almighty, and intentional creator of all things, both seen and unseen, physical and spiritual.

I believe in God’s one and only Son, Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born into humanity through the Virgin Mary and conceived through God’s Holy Spirit. It is through witnessing Jesus’ living example that we may witness God and direct our actions. Jesus allowed Himself to die on a cross, under the hand of Pontius Pilate as the only perfect way to make right all our individual wrongs. Death could hold no power over Him, and after three days, Jesus rose again. He did this to pay the price for each of us and to offer all, the opportunity to be in a perfect love relationship with God.

It is only through this act and the grace of God that we may have a relationship with a perfect God.

Jesus ascended into heaven where He now sits at the right hand of God the Father. Jesus will return in triumph to judge those who have gone on before and those still living on earth. His glory and rule will be eternal. Our physical death is an eternal beginning with God.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Giver of life, the Word, the power and breath of the Father and the Son, the Comforter sent to live within our hearts. If we choose to invite God’s strength to dwell in us, the breath of God will help us turn our lives to God’s light and walk in a righteous love relationship with God, humanity, and all God’s creation. The Bible is a perfect guidebook to direct us for living a love relationship with God and all humankind.

DescriptioMinistry Background:

2015-Current~ Pastor of St. Peter the Fisherman UMC (United Methodist Church), which is now NCC (Ninilchik Community Church) in Ninilchik, AK.

2009-2015~ Local licensed Pastor~a two-point charge for Agency UMC in Agency, MO. & Mt. Moriah UMC in Gower, MO.

2009-2003~ Youth Director for Huffman Memorial UMC in St. Joseph, MO.

2003-1997~ Preschool Teacher & Child Care Director of Green Valley Baptist in St. Joseph, MO.

Education & Training:

I received a Pastoral Local License from the UMC in 2009. Completed 11 Course of Study Classes through St. Paul School of Theology out of Leakwood, KS. In 2023, through the newly organized St. Peter the Fisherman NCC, I was ordained as a Reverend.

Personal Information:

Born in Tucson, AZ., engaged as of July 13, 2024 to Butch Leman. Mother of 1 daughter, Heather Mann & a son-in-law Bryan Mann, grandmother of5, all living in Homer, AK. Part time Pastor & full-time employee of Ninilchik Traditional Council as an Administrative Assistant.

Prior to retiring and moving to Alaska I was employed as an accountant in Construction/Architectural, Property Management and Agricultural/Animal farming firms. In Alaska I again became employed, as bookkeeper and Assistant to the Director of the local Senior Center, a 501C3 non-profit firm. Using knowledge gained at the Senior Center and retiring a 2nd time, I have been on the Boards of 4 local non-profit organizations serving in positions of Trustee, Secretary, Vice-President, Treasurer and President. Currently I serve on the Boards of our local Senior Center and this wonderful Church; St. Peter the Fisherman Ninilchik Community Church as Treasurer for both organizations.

I attended Western Pentecostal Bible College, Clayburn, BC, Canada for 1 year. Fred and I were married in Canada and I immigrated to Washington State, where Fred and I raised 3 children. We retired and moved to the Kenai Peninsula to build our home in Clam Gulch! Before church, I team teach the children who attend the Sunday morning Break Out Class. Sharing the Good News, and the powerful dynamic impact of God’s Word in our lives is dear to my heart. I enjoy a wonderful blessing by being part of the music team. We encourage the congregation to reach out and worship God “in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God” Colossians 3:16.

I graduated from Northwest Bible College in Kirkland, Washington with a BA in Bible Literature. I am retired and moved with my wife Elaine to the Kenai Peninsula four years ago. I am currently leading the Adult Break Out Class Sunday mornings with the emphasis on Personal Spiritual Growth. I am also teaching the Wednesday night Bible Study group and currently doing expository teaching on Ephesians. In the last two years, we have covered the Book of Philippians, studies the two main prophetic views (Greek and Roman) from the Books of Daniel and Revelations. Our group took a look at Church History and Bible Geography. Future studies will include the studying of the Tabernacle, Jewish Feasts and expository teaching on 1 Peter and Hebrews.