Rabbit Creek Church congregation gathered together

Who We Are

Real People. Real Faith.

Rabbit Creek Church has been part of Anchorage since before the Hillside was built up. We're not trying to be the biggest church in Alaska. We're trying to be the most faithful one in our corner of it.

Our Story

One church. Six places. One mission.

Rabbit Creek exists to help people know Jesus and follow Him in everyday, ordinary life. Not just on Sundays. Not just inside a building. We believe the Christian life is lived out at work, at the dinner table, on the job site, and in the neighborhood — and the church's job is to equip people for all of it.

What started as one congregation on the Anchorage hillside has grown into six campuses — three in Southcentral Alaska and three on the other side of the world. We don't think of our global campuses as missions projects we manage from a distance. They're family. Same church, different zip code.

"Equipping people to live their everyday lives for Christ!"

— Romans 12:1

What We Believe

We trust the Bible. Completely.

At Rabbit Creek, we're theologically grounded and practically focused. We believe the Bible is true, that Jesus is who He said He was, and that following Him changes everything about how you live — your relationships, your work, your money, your time.

Scripture

We take the Bible seriously as God's Word, even when we don't fully understand it.

Community

We believe people are better together. Real faith grows in real relationships, not just Sunday attendance.

Mission

We're called to reach our city, our state, and the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). That's not optional — it's the whole point.

Read Our Full Statement of Beliefs

What to Expect

Friendly. Casual. Biblical.

Worship

A live contemporary worship band. Some people raise their hands. Most don't. Do whatever feels right — we're focused on God, not on each other.

Teaching

Messages grounded in Scripture and connected to real life. We're not trying to impress you — we're trying to equip you.

Kids

A safe, fun environment every Sunday for babies through 5th grade. Your kids will actually want to come back.

Pastor Team

The people who lead this church.

Real people with real stories who showed up and said yes.

Dr. Mark Goodman

Hillside Campus Pastor

Mark has pastored Rabbit Creek since 2008. He grew up in Arlington, Texas, earned his Bachelor's from Baylor University, his Master's from George W. Truett Theological Seminary, and his Doctor of Ministry from Beeson Divinity School. He's been in vocational ministry for over thirty-five years.

Mark and his wife Vonda Kay have one daughter and two sons. When he's not pastoring, you'll find him playing racquetball or hiking one of Alaska's many trails.

mark@rabbitcreekchurch.org

Henry Couser

Executive Pastor

Henry joined Rabbit Creek in December 2015, bringing a background that includes missionary work in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, executive church leadership in Georgia, and an extensive military and law enforcement career. He and his wife Jane are originally from Tennessee and have been married since 1981.

Henry's real passion is telling people about Jesus — and he's done it all over the world. Ask him about the names in his Bible sometime.

henry@rabbitcreekchurch.org

Cory Pepiton

Huffman Campus Pastor

Cory came to Rabbit Creek in 2010 from Tyler, Texas, where he'd served as Associate Pastor. Before that he spent eight years in Christian camping ministry across Louisiana, New Mexico, Maryland, and Arkansas. He graduated from Louisiana College and studied at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Wayland Baptist University.

Cory and his wife Lori have been married since 1996 and have four forever children, plus a rotating family of foster kids who've shaped them deeply. He loves cooking, camping, coffee, and all things tech.

cory@rabbitcreekchurch.org

Josh Travis

Homer Campus Pastor

After six years of military service, Josh found himself volunteering at a local church — and never left. He joined the Rabbit Creek team in 2017 and now leads the Homer Campus. Josh and his wife Christina have a son and a daughter. He's an avid fisherman who loves his family most of all.

josh@rabbitcreekchurch.org

Lori Pepiton

Family Pastor

Lori and her family moved to Alaska in 2010 and claimed it as home immediately. She earned her Masters in Children's, Youth, and Family Ministry from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN in 2025. She and Cory have four forever children and have fostered many others along the way. Lori loves partnering with families on their faith journey — and she really enjoys good food, good friends, and good laughs. Cleaning, not so much.

lori@rabbitcreekchurch.org

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