Why Anchorage?
Brian has a desire to see lives radically transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and believes planting new churches is one of the most effective ways to reach the lost. As Anchorage grows, so does the need for Gospel-centered, Bible-preaching, disciple-making churches. Brian and Rochelle responded to God’s call in their lives to plant a church, specifically on the Northeast side of Anchorage. With a significant military presence, the university’s and a diverse populace of unchurched people, this area is ideal to reach several demographics in meaningful ways.
“Muldoon” area of anchorage
Additionally, our desire is to have a church diverse in leadership and body. Our worship and preaching will have an emphasis on a multicultural presentation of the Gospel. With Jesus and the Word of God as the primary focus, we want to model biblical community that loves God and cultures of diversity.
The mission of east Anchorage
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Brian has a desire to see lives radically transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and believes planting new churches is one of the most effective ways to reach the lost. As Anchorage grows, so does the need for Gospel-centered, Bible-preaching, disciple-making churches. With Anchorage’s significant military presence, the state university’s largest campus nearby, as well as a vast and diverse populace of unchurched people on the east side, this strategic location is ideal to reach several demographics in relevant and powerful ways.
Northridge desires to be a church with an emphasis on a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural presentation of the Gospel and approach to worship. With Jesus and the Word of God as the primary focus, Brian and Rochelle want to model a biblical community that loves God and people of diversity for the city of Anchorage.
Meet Brian Wissehr
Lead Pastor of Northridge Church
EDUCATION /
- Central Christian College B.S. in Ministry (2000-2004)
MINISTRY EXPERIENCE /
- Cornerstone Church (2008-2021)
- Student Ministry Pastor (2008-2020)
- Central Christian College College Ministry (2004-2008)
- Elmendorf AFB Chapel Youth Director (1997-1999)
SPIRITUAL GIFTS /
- Preaching
- Teaching
- Leadership
- Discernment
- Hospitality
MYERS-BRIGGS: ENTP / VISIONARY
ENNEAGRAM: 8 LEADER, CONFIDENT, INDEPENDENT
DISC PROFILE: D.I. DOMINANCE & INFLUENCE
Answering the Call
Brian’s Story //
Brian accepted Jesus Christ at eight years old. His father served in the military, so Brian grew up traveling and was active in his church communities as a child and student. At age 25 he was called into ministry while serving in the United States Air Force. During active duty, he and Rochelle were heavily involved in student ministry at the base chapel. Brian’s call to church plant was born during his time as the Student Ministry Pastor at Cornerstone Church, where he has been on staff for over a decade.
