Alaska 2026

Thank you to everyone who supported LOT in Alaska with The Respite at Halibut Cove.

Serving Those Who Serve

Least of These recently had the opportunity to serve domestically in one of the most breathtaking places God has created—Halibut Cove, Alaska.

We were invited by a local church pastor to come alongside a partner ministry called The Respite, a ministry dedicated to serving pastors and their spouses from around the country by providing a place where they can step away from the demands of ministry, rest, reconnect, and be cared for.

The Respite sits in the incredible beauty of Alaska, surrounded by mountains, ocean, glaciers, wildlife, and God's creation in every direction. From soaring mountains and glaciers thousands of years old to bald eagles and abundant wildlife, the week was a powerful reminder of the creativity and greatness of our Creator.

Building a Place of Rest

The Respite had been using canvas tents to accommodate the pastors and spouses they serve. While the tents provided a place to stay, preparing them for Alaska's harsh winters and then setting them back up each spring created significant additional work for the ministry.

Our team came alongside The Respite to help change that.

During the trip, we completed a new 20' x 16' cabin with an 8' covered porch, providing a warm, clean, and comfortable place for future guests to stay. We also completed repairs and finishing work on another cabin that had been started earlier in the year, helping prepare it for the coming winter and for the guests who will visit next season.

In addition, our team began setting posts for a proposed staff cabin, which is planned for construction next spring. Lord willing, Least of These will have the opportunity to return and help complete that project. The staff cabin will provide a comfortable place for The Respite's staff to rest and recharge while they serve the pastors and families who come there.

A Special Family Mission

This trip was especially meaningful for Least of These because the founders had the opportunity to bring their earthly fathers and loved ones along to serve. It was a unique opportunity to share not only the work of ministry, but also the experience of serving together in such an incredible place.

At Least of These, we believe ministry isn't only about what we build with our hands. It's about the people those things are built for. By helping The Respite improve their accommodations and reduce some of the seasonal work required to prepare for guests, our team was able to help create a better environment for pastors and their spouses to come, rest, and be served.

The Impact

• 1 new 20' x 16' cabin completed
• 8' covered porch added to the new cabin
• 1 additional cabin repaired and prepared for winter
• Staff cabin foundation work started
• Future accommodations created for pastors and their spouses
• An opportunity to serve a ministry dedicated to serving those who serve others

This trip reminded us that Kingdom work happens in many different places and in many different ways. Sometimes it looks like sharing the Gospel with a child. Sometimes it looks like counseling a teenager. And sometimes it looks like picking up a hammer and building a place where a pastor and his wife can finally stop, breathe, and rest.

We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve The Respite and to play a small part in creating a place where those who spend their lives serving others can be refreshed and cared for.

From the mountains to the ocean, from the glaciers to the wildlife, God's fingerprints were everywhere. We left Alaska grateful, encouraged, and reminded that wherever God opens the door, Least of These wants to be ready to serve.