Marla Rowland

I was raised in a missionary family in villages along the Yukon River in Alaska. Ever since I can remember I have had a heart to know God and grow in my personal relationship with Him. Through the years I have been involved in serving church and outreach ministries in various capacities including: worship leader, overseeing inner healing ministry and pastoral counseling, outreach mission trips, serving on leadership boards, and working to mentor and release the next generation of leaders. In 2020 I retired from Northgate Alaska Church, where I had served for over 20 years, to pursue ministry of bringing healing and renewing hope to others by starting RENEW HOPE.

Helping people find healing for their hearts, experience a personal connection with God, and learn to fully live out their God-given potential is truly my heart’s passion for others. Relationship is key to everything that I do. My goal is to create a safe, nurturing atmosphere where individuals can be free to process feelings, change, grow, and be who God created them to be. I believe there is no situation that is outside of God’s power to heal, redeem, and restore.

On a personal note, I have been married to my best friend, Jim, for over 47 years. Together, we enjoy family times with our four grown children and their families, which includes our 8 delightful grandchildren. You will often find me out on a walk with a friend, traveling with my husband, having lunch with my daughters, reading a good book, enjoying quiet times with God, or snuggling with a grandkid.