Zion Staff

Pastor

Rev. Scott Barkdull

Administrative Assistant 

Janice Witt

Discipleship Coordinator 

Heather Koch

Music Director 

Josh Vigran

SPECIAL MINISTRY PASTOR

Rev. Scott Barkdull, sbarkdull@zionfairbanks.org

Pastor Scott is serving as Zion's Pastor during the process of calling a new Senior Pastor.

OPEN ARMS DIRECTOR (Interim)

Christina Ingram,  cingram@openarmsfairbanks.org

Christina Ingram is serving as the interim director of Open Arms Child Development Center, which is a ministry of Zion Lutheran and has connected facilities with Zion.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Janice Witt, zion@zionfairbanks.org.

Janice prepares newsletters, updates our website, tracks attendance, and puts together worship materials to support Sunday's services. 

DISCIPLESHIP COORDINATOR

Heather Koch, Hkoch@zionfairbanks.org.

Heather oversees the education aspects of Zion, like Sunday School, youth activities, and adult Bible studies.  She also coordinates youth and family ministry which includes special events.

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Josh Vigran,  joshvigranmusic@gmail.com

The music director's goal is to perform only for an audience of One, while also creating an environment where people connect with the Lord and be ministered to by the Holy Spirit. At the same time, musical excellence is still something to strive for. As the Psalmist says, “Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully… with a loud and joyful sound.” Ps. 33:3. 

CHURCH SEXTON

Robert Miranda with Miranda's Mess Patrol, Inc

The sexton ensures the church facility is cleaned and ready for use by the congregation and community.