Dr. Mark T. Goodman

Senior Pastor

Dr. Mark T. Goodman has pastored Rabbit Creek Church since June 2008. Mark was raised in Arlington, Texas. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Baylor University and his Master's Degree from George W. Truett Theological Seminary. He earned his Doctor of Ministry Degree from Beeson Divinity School. He has served in vocational ministry for over thirty years.

Mark and his wife, Vonda Kay, have one daughter and two sons. He enjoys hanging out with his family, a good game of racquetball and a scenic hike in beautiful Alaska.

To contact Dr. Goodman, you may email him at: mark@rabbitcreekchurch.org

Josh Travis

Huffman Campus Pastor

After six years of military service Josh found himself volunteering in a local church. He soon answered the Lord's call into vocational ministry as the Pastor of Youth. During this time, he met and married Christina. Josh and Christina are blessed with a son and a daughter. Josh joined the Rabbit Creek Church team in 2017. Josh is an avid fisherman but most of all he enjoys his wife and children! He strives to see our community reached with the Gospel through small groups and personal evangelism.

To contact Josh, you may write to him at: josh@rabbitcreekchurch.org

Cory Pepiton

Student Ministry and Outreach Pastor

Cory came to Rabbit Creek Church in August 2010, from Tyler, Texas where he had served as Associate Pastor for five years. Prior to that he served in Christian Camping for eight years in Louisiana, New Mexico, Maryland and Arkansas.

Cory 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. They have four children: Aubrey, Heather, Asher and Ella. These "Forever" four children are joined by a varying but always amazing group of foster children who deepen their experience of family, grace and constantly teach them more about the truth of our Heavenly Father's love. Cory loves cooking, camping, coffee and is an admitted technology "geek." Among his favorite authors are Brennan Manning, Stu Webber, Donald Miller, Peter Rollins, Henri Nouwen and Phillip Yancy. Favorite bands include Needtobreate, John Mayer, Over the Rhine and the Gray Havens.

To contact Cory, you may write to him at: cory@rabbitcreekchurch.org

Henry Couser

Executive and Life Groups Pastor

Henry Couser came to Rabbit Creek Church in December 2015. Before moving to Alaska, he was a missionary in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Prior to that, he served as the Executive and Missions Pastor at Noonday Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia. Henry also has an extensive military, law enforcement and business background.

Both Henry and his wife, Jane, are originally from Tennessee. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Virginia, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and at Notre Dame University in Cap Haitien. Henry and Jane have been married since 1981. They have two grown daughters.

While Henry enjoys hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles and many other outdoor activities, his real passion is telling people about Jesus. Because of his very diverse background, Henry has been able to travel all over the world sharing his faith and introducing thousands of people to Jesus - including one very famous baseball player. Just ask him to show you the names recorded in his Bible and enjoy a cup of coffee listening to the adventures!

To contact Henry, you may write to him at: henry@rabbitcreekchurch.org

Lori Pepiton

Children and Families Pastor

Lori and her family claimed Alaska as home in August 2010 and haven't looked back. She earned her BS in Management and Marketing from Louisiana College where she met her husband, Cory, and is currently working on a Children's Pastor's certification through INCM & Bethal Seminary. Cory & Lori married in 1996 and have four forever children, plus a few for-a-ittle-while ones they love during their time together as a foster family.

Lori's faith journey began in her Christian home growing up and she loves partnering with families on their journeys. She also really enjoys spending time with her family and friends laughing, playing, and eating good food. Cleaning, not so much.

To contact Lori, you may write to her at: lori@rabbitcreekchurch.org