Aklavik Baptist Church

Gary and Barbara Forney were saved in the fall of 1964. Three and one half years later Gary graduated from the Bible institute that was a ministry of his local church. Gary immediately moved his small family to New Philadelphia, Ohio, where God used him to found the Calvary Baptist Church. He remained in this pastorate for six years, bringing the work to full support and constructing a new building. After a short term as associate pastor in Florida, God called the Forneys to the mission field of Arctic Canada. For over twenty-one years Brother and Sister Forney have faithfully served God in this difficult area. The Lord has blessed his ministry with many souls being saved. Christians have been discipled and churches have been established.