Position: Director of Advancement About us: Tanalian Bible Camp is a Bible-based, charitable ministry bringing the hope of Jesus to Southwest Alaska. For 60 years, TBC has continued to provide opportunities for families, children, teens, and young adults to attend exciting, well-designed camps, retreats, and a life-on-life mentoring program. Supported by the generous giving…
Mark and Jill Oettinger Facilities Director Email: mark.o@tanalianbiblecamp.org jill.o@tanalianbiblecamp.org Biography The Oettinger family’s calling is Christian camp ministry. Since they were married in 2006, Mark and Jill have been involved in various camp ministries in Pennsylvania, Montana, North Carolina, and soon, Alaska! It is their heart and passion to see youth and young adult’s lives changed through…
Nate joined the TLC Staff in September of 2022. He is originally from Arizona.
Niki Thurkow Business Manager Email: niki@tanalianbiblecamp.org Biography Niki joined the staff at Tanalian Bible Camp after spending most of her life in the Midwest. She’s worked the last 25 years with children, particularly children with special needs, both in the public and private sector. About 5 years ago God laid on her heart a life…
Matt and Abi McWhorter Facilities Staff/Program Director E-Mail matt@tanalianbiblecamp.org abi@tanalianbiblecamp.org Biography After spending most of 2021 serving and training in different places throughout Alaska (including a month in Port Alsworth,) Matt and Abi McWhorter joined TBC January of 2022. Abi is a pilot, flight instructor, and aircraft mechanic who grew up in rural Arkansas. Matt…
Kyla Hochstetler TLC Women’s Mentor Biography Kyla is originally from South Carolina but Tanalian Bible Camp has been her second home for the past 4 years. Having been a part of the mission at TBC in several volunteer roles already, Kyla is excited to now serve as a resident mentor for the TLC program and…
Keenan and Hannah were both born and raised in small Alaskan villages. They truly understand “bush” living. Keenan used his aircraft mechanic’s license as a helicopter mechanic in King Salmon, AK for several years. During this time God drew Keenan’s heart to mission work in his home region…
Jake and Alicia met at a Bible study through their church, Calvary Chapel Vail Valley, and found that they both have a love for ministry, specifically with students. God used a summer of serving at TBC to show Jake and Alicia that Alaska was where both of their hearts reside.
Bret and Christy Zimmerman have served with SEND North in Alaska since 2000 and were excited to bring their village and ministry experience to help accomplish the vision of Tanalian Bible Camp in 2016…