Dennis and Celesta met in Alaska while serving with InterAct Ministries. They were married in 1988 and served as church planters in the village of Grayling, Alaska. Since 2004, Dennis has served as the missionary-pastor of SonRise Community Church (SCC). SCC is a unique reflection of the urban area with ministries addressing the local community’s needs. As a certified biblical counselor, Dennis provides biblical counseling for individuals and families in the church as well as the Anchorage community. Celesta is involved in the music ministry, sharing her heart and home in discipleship ministry and can put together a great Sunday meal for the whole church.