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2005 Summer Staff
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Lindsey Spencer Lakeview #0
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Where are you from: Golden Valley, MN What school do you attend: Crown College What grade or major are you: Junior - Youth Ministry Favorite Summer Activity: Knee boarding and Tube Mania. Why are you working at camp: "To help kids grow in Christ and to be a positive influence. To just love on them and listen along with helping them through life struggles."
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Sara Schneeberg Lakeview #1 |
Where are you from: New Ulm, MN What school do you attend: College of St. Benedict / St. Johns University What grade or major are you: Junior - Elementary Education and Spanish
Favorite Summer Activity: Sand Volleyball at Big Sandy Camp!!
Why are you working at camp: "I love opening my life up to God's plans and allowing Him to use me in the lives of our wonderful campers. :-)"
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Angela Emmert Lakeview #2 |
Where are you from: Mt. Lake, MN What school do you attend: Northwestern College What grade or major are you: Sophomore - Public Relations Favorite Summer Activity: Boating Why are you working at camp: "Loved being a camper and wanted to keep being involved in the experience."
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Nicole Mansmith Lakeview #3 |
Where are you from: Forest Lake, MN What school do you attend: Graduate of Forest Lake High School - going to attend Northwestern College What grade or major are you: Freshman in College Favorite Summer Activity: Being on the lake and Bonfires Why are you working at camp: "I felt God called me here this summer. I love working with kids and young people. I wanted to be able to be an example of Christ's love and it's a wonderful opportunity to bring others to Christ. Big Sandy Camp is awesome!!"
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Anna Taylor Lakeview #4 |
Where are you from: Dodge Center, MN What school do you attend: Crown College What grade or major are you: Elementary Education Favorite Summer Activity: Running Why are you working at camp: "It's a great job to have because I love working with kids and being outside."
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Kearsten Lumby Lakeview #6 |
Where are you from: Cottage Grove, MN What school do you attend: Oak Hills Christian College - Bemidji, MN What grade or major are you: Freshman Favorite Summer Activity: CAMP!! Why are you working at camp: "I feel that this is where God put me to minister to kids and to be a role model for them. I love working at camp. I always come thinking I will teach the campers a lot, but they always teach me more than I teach them. I love it!!"
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Sunny Finden Lakeview #8 |
Where are you from: Farmington, MN What school do you attend: Graduate of Shattuck St. Mary's school attending Colorado College in the fall. What grade or major are you: International Political Economics Favorite Summer Activity: Waterskiing, hanging out at the lake, attending Big Sandy Camp! Why are you working at camp: "I've been coming here as a camper since fourth grade and I feel that counseling here is a great way to give back to a camp that has been so influential in my walk with God."
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Allyson Rempel Lakeview #9 |
Where are you from: Mt. Lake, MN What school do you attend: Bethel What grade or major are you: Writing Favorite Summer Activity: Camp Why are you working at camp: "I love camp!"
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Kyrstin Tenjack Lakeview #10 |
Where are you from: Forest Lake, MN What school do you attend: Graduate of F.L. High School - Attending Northwestern What grade or major are you: Freshmen - Communications Favorite Summer Activity: Canoeing, Bonfires, and Biking. Why are you working at camp: "I am working at camp because I knew this is where God wanted me to be. I wanted to be able to share God's love and word to the kids here, allowing God to work through me and in me."
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Jenna Lyn Johnson Lakeview #11 |
Where are you from: Hibbing, MN What school do you attend: Northwestern College What grade or major are you: Freshman - Undecided Favorite Summer Activity: Big Sandy Camp!! Being on the lake, waterskiing, having fun with campers and staff. Why are you working at camp: "I can't think of a better way to spend my summer! What could be better than leading girls to Christ and having a blast while doing it!?! I'm so excited! I also want to grow closer to God this summer and deepen my relationship with Him."
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Nikki Rollins Lakeview #12 |
Where are you from: New Prague, MN What school do you attend: Crown College What grade or major are you: Junior - Youth Ministry/Counseling Favorite Summer Activity: All types of outdoor fun! :-) (climbing trees) Why are you working at camp: "I love God and I love kids/teens! Camp brings those two things together along with a lot of fun to create a GREAT ministry experience! God really works and it's so AMAZING!"
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Brian Sobas OAK #1 |
Where are you from: Mora, MN What school do you attend: Northwestern College What grade or major are you: Senior - History
Favorite Summer Activity: Soccer
Why are you working at camp: "I really wanted to be used by God during my summer break. That and the knowledge of helping kids grow closer to Jesus."
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Grant Herges OAK #2 |
Where are you from: Mora, MN What school do you attend: North Dakota State University What grade or major are you: Junior - Microbiology Favorite Summer Activity: Camping Why are you working at camp: "The reason I believe I am working at camp is to lead children on their spiritual walk. Big Sandy Camp is the place where I started my own personal faith walk with God and I want to help them with theirs. I also believe that the campers will teach me and help me grow in my faith as much or more than they do."
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Andrew Almendinger OAK #3 |
Where are you from: Grand Rapids, MN What school do you attend: Itasca Community College What grade or major are you: Sophomore - Generals
Favorite Summer Activity: Fishing Why are you working at camp: "To grow in my faith. Also, to see God working in the hearts of young people and too let God work through me to further his kingdom for his glory."
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Clifton Hanson OAK #4 |
Where are you from: Goodridge, MN What school do you attend: Crown College What grade or major are you: Senior - Bible and Theology Favorite Summer Activity: Hiking Why are you working at camp: "Because I love working with kids. This is mainly because I am kind of a kid. Its always really exciting to watch kids grow in faith even in as short of a time as a week."
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Nathaniel Jonet OAK #5 |
Where are you from: Menomonie, WI What school do you attend: Crown College What grade or major are you: Junior - Biblical and Theological Studies Favorite Summer Activity: Playing Tennis Why are you working at camp: "I feel called to work with people, especially youth, so Big Sandy Camp is perfect."
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Justin Andreas Anderson OAK #6 |
Where are you from: Fairfox, MN What school do you attend: St. John's University What grade or major are you: Senior - Biology Major
Favorite Summer Activity: Beach Volleyball on the Beach Why are you working at camp: "I love working with kids and serving Christ. Camp is the perfect fit."
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Program Staff
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Dylan Pforr Assistant Program Director |
Where are you from: Waconia, MN / Fargo,
ND What school do you attend: Minnesota State University Moorhead What grade or major are you: Senior - Art Education Favorite Summer Activity: Playing 'Freeze Tag' with my mother's little daycare kids. Why are you working at camp: "God is always present here no matter what so why would I want to leave? The positive impact we have on campers every week last a life time. I have attended B.S.C. for the past 14 years and love being a part of it summer after summer. Even into my forth year on staff at B.S.C. the power of God still amazes me."
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Kristine Fry Head Female Counselor |
Where are you from: Orange City, IA /
Roseville, MN What school do you attend: Graduate of Northwestern What grade or major are you: Elementary Education Teacher Favorite Summer Activity: Hiking Why are you working at camp: "God has clearly shown me that camping ministry touches hearts and changes lives."
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James Geiger Head Male Counselor /Asstnt Cl. Wall / Mtn Bike Instruct. |
Where are you from: Lakeville, MN What school do you attend: Work What grade or major are you: Bus Driver for Lakeville Favorite Summer Activity: Evangelism Why are you working at camp: "God made it possible so it was an offer I couldn't refuse."
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Erica Forest LIT / Recreation Supervisor |
Where are you from: Hamlake, MN What school do you attend: Northwestern What grade or major are you: Forth year Ministry Major with Youth Emphasis Favorite Summer Activity: Camp Why are you working at camp: "The Lord has made it very clear that I am a camp person. I love the kids and I am convinced that camping ministry is one of the best ministries I have been involved with."
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Caitlin Coyne Waterfront Director |
Where are you from: Nashville, TN What school do you attend: Western Kentucky University What grade or major are you: Junior - Corporate Communications / Marketing Favorite Summer Activity: Camping Why are you working at camp: "It is an amazing opportunity to change a child's life; as well as, to have yours changed in the processes."
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Abigail Sterneman Head Lifeguard |
Where are you from: Urbana, IL What school do you attend: Urbana High School What grade or major are you: 12th grade Favorite Summer Activity: Swimming Why are you working at camp: "Because I have a passion for this ministry. It has greatly influenced my life and I wish to share the opportunity with others. I also wish to help with the furthering of Christ's kingdom, giving all that I have to the one who gave it all to me."
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Kara Sigurdsen Lifeguard |
Where are you from: Barron, WI What school do you attend: Barron High School What grade or major are you: 12th grade Favorite Summer Activity: Swimming, Reading, Field Games Why are you working at camp: "To make a difference and to strengthen my own walk with the Lord."
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Brenda Roth Lifeguard |
Where are you from: Verndale, Mn What school do you attend: Verndale School What grade or major are you: Junior Favorite Summer Activity: Swimming with friends Why are you working at camp: "To be a lifeguard and impact kids lives plus make more friends.":
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Hannah Reigel Lifeguard |
Where are you from: Marshfield, WI What school do you attend: Marshfield High School What grade or major are you: 12th Grade Favorite Summer Activity: Spending time with friends and Volunteering with V.B.S. Why are you working at camp: "It seemed like something fun to do and a good way to give back to other kids."
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Claire Bohon Lifeguard |
Where are you from: Marshfield, WI What school do you attend: Marshfield High School What grade or major are you: 12th Grade Favorite Summer Activity: Waterskiing Why are you working at camp: "To keep children safe while growing spiritually and creating new wonderful memories. Also, my friend Hannah is working here this summer."
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Amy Potter Assistant Cook |
Where are you from: Duluth, MN What school do you attend: North Dakota State University What grade or major are you: Sophomore - Interior Design Favorite Summer Activity: Being out at Camp Why are you working at camp: "Help camp run smoothly so the campers can focus on Christ and why they are here and for other staff so they can focus on their jobs."
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Marty Lindstrom Assistant Cook |
Where are you from: Oak Grove, MN What school do you attend: St. Francis HS What grade or major are you: Senior Favorite Summer Activity: Ping-Pong Why are you working at camp: "I thought it would be a great way to spend a summer at one of my favorite places. Also its a great opportunity to get closer to God and make a difference in some kids lives."
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Hannah Davis Assistant Cook |
Where are you from: Bismarck, ND What school do you attend: Northwestern College What grade or major are you: Freshman in college Favorite Summer Activity: Anything outdoors Why are you working at camp: "Camp has been such a wonderful place to come to. I've seen how the staff has touched many lives and I wanted to give back what has been given to me. God has put me here for a great reason and I want Him to use me to touch other's lives."
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Jenny Rose Archery |
Where are you from: Duluth, MN What school do you attend: Waldorf College - Forest City, IA What grade or major are you: Sophomore - Elementary Education Favorite Summer Activity: Playing Soccer and Big Sandy Camp! Why are you working at camp: "I have been a camper here at camp and I've always had a wonderful experience. I want to be able to help campers have the same great experience. I feel God wants me at camp to continue what I did last summer."
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Sam Willard Riflery |
Where are you from: Champaigne, IL What school do you attend: Northwestern College What grade or major are you: Junior - History Favorite Summer Activity: Soccer and Canoeing Why are you working at camp: "I heard about it from friends who have staffed here in the past and decided I would rather serve youth and God here than myself in a high paying job in the cities."
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Andrea Graham Crafts |
Where are you from: St. Michael, MN What school do you attend: Concordia College Moorhead What grade or major are you: Sophomore - Theatre and Mass Communications Favorite Summer Activity: Hanging out on the beach and in the boat Why are you working at camp: "God blatantly showed me that this is where I am supposed to be. I could not be more excited about it!"
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Cristal Sallis Crafts |
Where are you from: St. Paul, MN What school do you attend: Inver Hills College / North Central Bible College What grade or major are you: Youth Development / Music Minor Favorite Summer Activity: Swimming Why are you working at camp: "To deepen spiritually and have relationship with God. Also to help lead campers to Christ."
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Phil Sward Chapel Coordinator / Video Production |
Where are you from: Mora, MN What school do you attend: Northwestern College What grade or major are you: Biblical Studies Favorite Summer Activity: Reading Why are you working at camp: "To reach children for Christ and to use my gifts to help do that."
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Dan Scally Mountain Boarding |
Where are you from: Grand Rapids, MN What school do you attend: North Central U. What grade or major are you: Sophomore - Youth Ministry Favorite Summer Activity: Rollerblading, Beach-Volleyball, Sailing, Running Why are you working at camp: "It will be a great experience for being a youth pastor. I can learn and grow closer to Jesus Christ. Have a great time! It beats Subway!"
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Brian Toth Maintenance Assistant |
Where are you from: Oak Grove, MN What school do you attend: Crown College What grade or major are you: Freshman - Undecided Favorite Summer Activity: Paintball Why are you working at camp: "The awesome Christian environment and being able to serve the Lord in practical ways. If I can help a little kid or any kid for that matter grow in their walk, it's awesome."
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R. J. Deutsch Nature / Petting Zoo |
Where are you from: Spring Valley, WI What school do you attend: U. W. Stout What grade or major are you: Industrial Design Favorite Summer Activity: Various outdoor activities - building, hiking, carving, being with friends. Why are you working at camp: "I felt God wanted me to give Him this summer and to minister to kids especially. B.S.C. has had a large impact on my life and I want to be a part of that for other kids."
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Katlyn Metzer Office Manager |
Where are you from: Grand Rapids, MN What school do you attend: Trinity Bible College What grade or major are you: Transferring as a Junior - Youth Ministry and minor in Drama Favorite Summer Activity: Swimming and Bonfires Why are you working at camp: "To reach the next generations, to make an impact, and grow closer to God."
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Josh Jirasek climbing Wall |
Where are you from: Browerville, MN What school do you attend: Home school Graduate What grade or major are you: Construction Work Favorite Summer Activity: Scuba Diving and Softball Why are you working at camp: "To reach out to the campers and to grow in the Lord, I believe God wants me here."
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