People of VFCM
Executive Director
Mike Arena
Board Members
VFCM board members serve as behind-the-scenes but crucial leadership and logistical part of VFCM operations. We appreciate prayers for wisdom and unity in ministry vision across Alaska!
Art Thompson - Chairman and Network Engineer
Bob Ellsworth - Vice Chairman
Dan Walsh - Secretary
Dennis Onchuck
Ron Heagy - Treasurer
VFCM's career mission staff fill the on-the-ground roles of radio operations throughout Alaska. They are fully supported through donations. Thank you for your prayers for them as they continue broadcasting the Gospel!
Mike and Valerie Arena are full-time missionaries sent from Camp Creek Baptist Church in Cornelia, GA.
Associate Mission Staff
VFCM's associate mission staff fill vital roles actively serving within VFCM, but are not on full missionary support status. Associate staff function similar to VFCM career staff, but their financial support is through other means.
Bailey - Palmer and Bonnie. Palmer serves as Station Manager of KYKD in Bethel, AK. Bonnie works alongside Palmer doing a myriad of tasks, including On-Air work and song selection.
Vrenna - Daniel and Kelsie. Team Vrenna operates KAGV in Houston/Big Lake, AK, in addition to raising their two young children.
Lower 48 Representatives
None at this time...
Volunteers
VFCM volunteers willingly serve in various radio operations across Alaska.
Adam White, Nenana - long-time host of The Bluegrass Hour, which began airing in August of 1995.
Jeannie and Rob Bennett, Nenana - Nenana. Jeannie coordinates Administrative activities as well as music selection and some weather forecast duties at KIAM.
Derek Black - Webmaster
Karolyn Brown - VFCM Bookkeeper