- Born: April 7, 1941 in Ocheyedan, Iowa - He grew up on a large farm 2 miles east of Ocheyedan, Iowa
- Family Info: 6 brothers, 1 sister
- Parents: Harry & Jeanette Sikma
- Spouse: Ruth, 46 years married
- Children: 1 son, 1 daughter, 4 grand children
Education
- Harris High School, Harris, Iowa – Graduated 1960
- Reformed Bible College, Grand Rapids, MI – Graduated 1974, Bachelor’s Degree
- Gordon Conwell Seminary, North Hampton, MS – 1975-1978
- West Minster Seminary, Philadelphia, PA – Summer Sessions 1978, 1984
Alaska Residency
Rick and Ruth moved to Alaska in 1980 as ministers to serve the needs of the people. In 2000 they merged their
congregation with Freedom in Christ Ministries which has been their home ever since. Their hearts have been to
serve those in need throughout our state, our country and our world. Integrity, ethics, and humility permeate the
core of his life. His ability to lead through the toughest realities of life have brought stability and hope to many.
Work Experience
- 20 years as an Election Judge in Alaska
- 34 years as an Evangelist in Iowa, Massachusetts and Alaska
- 2 years as an attendant for special needs children at Laidlaw, North Pole, Alaska
- 7 years at General Motors as Quantity Control in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- 2 years at Pine Rest Christian Hospital as a Psychiatric Aid in Grand Rapids, Michigan
- 1 year at Research & Development Corporation as a Research Technician in Mattawan, Michigan
- 4 years at North Star Borough School District as a Custodian in Fairbanks/North Pole, Alaska
- 2 years at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital as a Custodian in Fairbanks, Alaska
- 8 years as President of Crisis Pregnancy Center in Fairbanks, Alaska
- Serving as Vice President of Globe Creek Wilderness Youth Camp, Alaska
- Contributing Member of the Republican Party since 1962
- Life Member of the National Rifle Association
- Life Member of the North American Hunting Club
- Short term missions trips- Africa (Kenya and Uganda), Thailand, Burma, Soviet Union
Interests
- Government Affairs
- Working with young adults
- Individuals and their well-being
- Hunting, Fly Fishing, Camping
- Snow Machining, Four Wheeling
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