MEET THE STAFF

Pastor Stephen Shrimplin 
Worship Pastor 
Stephen and his wife, Dana, have been partners in marriage and ministry for 36 years. They first served with Youth for Christ in Kansas City, and then as youth/music leaders in 3 churches in Kansas before Stephen felt the call to attend Seminary. They moved to Wasilla in 2001, where Stephen served as Minister of Music, Interim Pastor, then Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church until October of 2020. Stephen currently teaches worship classes at Alaska Bible College and teaches private music lessons from home. Stephen and Dana have one grown son, Daniel.

Dana Shrimplin
Administrative Assistant
Dana has served as Administrative Assistant to multiple churches throughout the years.  She has volunteered in VBS and in the kitchen ministry, and assisted in Stephen's ministry.  Dana loves doing crafts and scrapbooking.

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Kathy Towns
Children's Director/Treasurer
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Kathy was born in So. CA, a 5th generation Californian.  She has lived in CA, LA, & AK.  Her family moved to AK when she was in 3rd grade because of her dad’s work.  She lived in Anchorage until 1981, then moved to Wasilla.  She has worked for Anchorage Sand & Gravel for 36 years.  She will be celebrating her 35th wedding anniversary to Calvin in July.  She is the oldest of 8 & has 3 sisters, 1 brother, 2 step-sisters, & a step-brother.  She has 3 children & 5 grandchildren.  She has been attending CrossCountry since its beginning & has served as Children’s Director & Treasurer for that long.  She is a certified instructor for American Red Cross for CPR/AED/First Aid, & volunteers her time with many local committees & organizations.  She loves NASCAR & NHRA.  A few little known facts about her - She met her husband “cruisin’” the strip in her Chevy Chevelle Laguna SS & has won 3 awards for her company; 1 for heroism (2013) & 2 for Community Spirit (2015).

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