Michele Swensen with CEF

I began serving the Lord in children’s ministries as a teenager in my church. God solidified my heart for ministering to children on a mission trip to Ecuador at age sixteen. I was accepted to Moody Bible Institute in Chicago where I met my husband, Mark.  We were married in 1992, remaining in Chicago until I completed my degree in International Ministries in 1994.  During my training at MBI one of my favorite ministries to participate in was evangelizing and mentoring children with InterCity Impact Ministries. Upon my graduation, Mark then continued his training in Elizabethton, TN, where he received his degree in Missionary Aviation Technology in 1997.  During his training God placed me at a local elementary school as an Extended School Program teacher where I had opportunity to subtly impact the lives of the children with the love of Christ. 

Early in our married life, Mark and I sought the Lord as to where and with whom He would place us to minister. When we learned about ministry opportunities in Alaska, the Lord burdened our hearts to be part of it.

We arrived in Alaska in 2001 to serve with Missionary Aviation Repair Center. In 2016, Mark transitioned to serving with Samaritan’s Purse, and I joined the staff at CEF of Alaska. During those years with MARC, we were both deeply involved as volunteers with CEF.

God has blessed us with four children, each of whom have been trained through CEF. As adults, two of our daughters are actively involved in CEF ministry coaching local Good News Club teams and leading teams on village ministry. Our family has seen first hand the effects CEF ministry has throughout Alaska and I feel privileged to be involved in it as full-time ministry.

As Rural Ministry Coordinator, my job encompasses mentoring teens locally and in the villages, teaching, training, and coordinating village ministry. My passion is to see the next generation rise up to be the spiritual leaders of their families, churches, and communities to the glory of God.

Contact

CEF Alaska

43687 K-Beach Rd, Suite D

Soldotna, AK 99669

Email: ruralministry@cefalaska.com

Website:cefalaska.com

Michele’s Cell: 907-398-2598