2006 Summer Staff

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Jenna Johnson

Lakeview #0

What school do you attend:  Lake Superior College

What grade or major are you:   Nursing

Favorite Summer Activity: Being on the lake with friends

Why are you working at camp: 

"I just love seeing God work miracles in campers lives! I am continually amazed at how God works every summer at this camp. I am thankful to be able to be a part of it. Plus I just love kids!"

Allyson Rempel

Lakeview #1

What school do you attend:  Bethel University

What grade or major are you:  Junior - Social Work

Favorite Summer Activity: Camp

Why are you working at camp: 

"Camp is pretty much amazing!  God made it pretty clear He wanted me here, so here I am."

Nicole Mansmith

Lakeview #2

What school do you attend:  Northwestern College, St. Paul

What grade or major are you:  Sophomore - Elementary Education

Favorite Summer Activity:  Bonfires and camping

Why are you working at camp:

"I love camp!  I love working with kids.  I know that God is at work here and it's exciting knowing that I can be a part of it.  I couldn't possibly imagine spending my summer any other way."

Joy Murrieta

Lakeview #4

What school do you attend:  Crown College

What grade or major are you:  Sophomore - Music, Worship Arts

Favorite Summer Activity:  Rock Climbing

Why are you working at camp: 

"I'll soon find out...!"

Rachel Cleveland

Lakeview #6

What school do you attend:  Crown College

What grade or major are you:  Senior

Favorite Summer Activity:  Fellowship with friends and family, run, enjoy the sunshine!

Why are you working at camp:

"To see God do what only God can do - heal the hurting and broken, restore and sustain the weary, breathe His life into dead souls.  All for God's glory."

Kearsten Lumby

Lakeview #8

What school do you attend:  Oak Hills Christian College - Bemidji, MN

What grade or major are you:  Junior - Nursing

Favorite Summer Activity:  CAMP!!

Why are you working at camp: 

"I feel called to work at camp.  I love kids and I love God.  I am super excited to share my faith with my campers!"

Laura Needham

Lakeview #9

What school do you attend:  Crown College

What grade or major are you:  Sophomore - Intercultural studies

Favorite Summer Activity:  Waterskiing

Why are you working at camp:

"Working at camp is the best opportunity I have to love others and speak God's truth to them this summer, and I couldn't think of a more fun job."

Hayley Miller

Lakeview #10

What school do you attend:  University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

What grade or major are you:  Sophomore - Pre-med

Favorite Summer Activity: Canoeing, hiking, bonfires, swimming

Why are you working at camp: 

"I went to camp here for a couple of years and loved it!  I felt like I was led to be an influence in the campers lives.  I have compassion for kids and truly care about their walk with God.  I love God!"

Jenny Karkula

Lakeview #11

What school do you attend:  Crown College

What grade or major are you:  Junior - Youth Major

Favorite Summer Activity:  Camp!  Being by the lake.

Why are you working at camp:

"I love Big Sandy Camp and it's been a major factor in my growth as a Christian, so hopefully I can give back and help make camp a great experience for the campers."

Kyrstin Tenjack

Lakeview #12

What school do you attend:  UMKC

What grade or major are you:  El. Ed. or Social Work

Favorite Summer Activity:  Canoeing and Bonfires.

Why are you working at camp:

"I am here because this is where God placed me.  He put this desire in my heart to show His love, share His Word and care for each one of the kids I come in contact with.  I love Big Sandy and the way God uses it.  I'm blessed to be able to be a part of it!"

Dan Scally

OAK #1

What school do you attend:  North Central University

What grade or major are you:  Youth Ministry

Favorite Summer Activity:  Inline Hockey

Why are you working at camp:

"Prepare for youth ministry and help campers grow closer to Jesus Christ.  It is a blast."

Gordon Lanpher

OAK #2

What school do you attend:  Nyack College, NY

What grade or major are you:  Pastoral Ministries

Favorite Summer Activity:  Reading by the lake.

Why are you working at camp:

"I love working with kids and couldn't think of a better way God could use me this summer."

Sam Willard

OAK #3

What school do you attend:  Northwestern College

What grade or major are you:  Senior - History

Favorite Summer Activity:  Water

Why are you working at camp:

"I love Jesus and want to impact campers and bring them to Jesus.  I also love working at camp and being outdoors and having fun."

Dylan Pforr

OAK #4

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 fifth  year on staff at B.S.C. the power of God still amazes me."

Nathaniel Jonet

OAK #5

What school do you attend:  Crown College

What grade or major are you:  Senior - Biblical and Theological Studies

Favorite Summer Activity:  Tennis, being outdoors

Why are you working at camp:

"I like being places where God is working and can be readily seen.  Big Sandy is one of those places for me."

Grant Herges

OAK #6

What school do you attend:  North Dakota State University

What grade or major are you:  Senior - Microbiology

Favorite Summer Activity:   Camping

Why are you working at camp:

"I love Big Sandy Camp and working here last year was the best time of my life.  I didn't know if I would be back this summer, but God opened the doors and I am excited to be back.  I know that God is going to change lives and I cannot wait to be a part of it."

Program Staff

Brian Sobas

Assistant Program Director

What school do you attend:  Northwestern College, St. Paul

What grade or major are you:  Senior - History, Bible, Political Science

Favorite Summer Activity:  Playing Soccer

Why are you working at camp:

"I love Big Sandy.  The campers, staff and atmosphere all point to Jesus which is very important to me."

Becky Clark

Head Female Counselor

What school do you attend:  Northwestern College - St. Paul

What grade or major are you:  Math Education/ Math Major

Favorite Summer Activity:  Being outside and being with friends.

Why are you working at camp:

  "I am so thankful that I have the opportunity to work at BSC this summer!!!  I love being with campers and seeing them grow in their relationship with Jesus."

James Naviaux

Head Male Counselor

/Asstnt Cl. Wall /

Mtn Bike Instruct.

What school do you attend:  Crown College

What grade or major are you:  Junior - Pastoral Studies

Favorite Summer Activity:  Breathing, blinking

Why are you working at camp:

"God opened doors for me to work here this summer."

Andrew Almendinger

LIT / Recreation Supervisor

What school do you attend:  Itasca Community College

What grade or major are you:  AA Degree

Favorite Summer Activity:  Fly Fishing

Why are you working at camp:

"I am working here because i love it - It's a place where both the staff and campers grow in a tremendous way. It's a great thing to be a part of."

James Geiger

Waterfront Director

What school do you attend:  Hard Knocks, aka None

What grade or major are you: 

Favorite Summer Activity:  Fishing

Why are you working at camp:

"I feel that God isn't done with me here at Big Sandy."

Abigail Sterneman

Head Lifeguard

What school do you attend:  Asbury College

What grade or major are you:  Freshman - English

Favorite Summer Activity:  Bonfires on the hill.

Why are you working at camp:

"Because Camp is my passion; I love every aspect of it from cleaning the beach to praying with campers.  Camp is where God is and so I want to be here too."

Josh Jirasek

Lifeguard

What school do you attend:  None

What grade or major are you:  Graduated High School

Favorite Summer Activity:  Scuba Diving and Softball

Why are you working at camp:

"To minister to kids.  I have a heart for working with young people.  I love to serve the Lord."

Sarah Petron

Lifeguard

What school do you attend:  Cannon Falls High School

What grade or major are you:  12th

Favorite Summer Activity:  Watching rain storms and playing in the rain.

Why are you working at camp: 

"I've been a camper for a long time and I'm getting too old.  God gave me a very definite answer when I asked what my summer plans should be...and this was his answer."

Terrah Sutton

Lifeguard

What school do you attend:  Graduated from Oak Hills Christian College

What grade or major are you:  Associate of arts

Favorite Summer Activity:  Swimming and playing in the rain.

Why are you working at camp:

"I am working at Big Sandy this summer because I want to be a part of what God wants to do at Big Sandy this year."

Rachel Smith

Assistant Cook

What school do you attend:  I did attend Central College in Pella IA

What grade or major are you: Art

Favorite Summer Activity:  Hiking/Camping

Why are you working at camp:

"I love Big Sandy Camp!"

Kiana Stewart

Assistant Cook

What school do you attend:  Regency

What grade or major are you: 

Favorite Summer Activity:  Swimming

Why are you working at camp:

"Because I know God has called me here for the summer."

Hannah Wohler

Assistant Cook

What school do you attend:  Bethel University

What grade or major are you:  Sophomore - Business

Favorite Summer Activity:  Worship, Climbing Wall

Why are you working at camp:

"God called me to camp two weeks ago!  So it was all a huge surprise.  However, I love camp worshipping, cooking, kids, relationships and most of all Jesus."

Bethany Palkie

Assistant Cook

What school do you attend:  Aitkin High School

What grade or major are you:  12th

Favorite Summer Activity:  Soccer and Volleyball

Why are you working at camp:

"It's always been a dream of mine and I know God has placed me here and I want to obey Him.  Plus, I love camp and like to spend as much time here as possible and I love to work with kids and hang out with them."

Ben Clark

Archery

What school do you attend:  NDSU

What grade or major are you:  Freshman - Biomedical Engineering

Favorite Summer Activity:  Swimming

Why are you working at camp:

"I grew up here, and I love it here.  My sister (Becky) talked me into applying, but after I did I was just excited to come.  Well, God too, because He is amazing and I like doing what He wants me to do."

Andrew Sterneman

Riflery

What school do you attend:  Crown College

What grade or major are you:  Biology

Favorite Summer Activity:  Sailing, Jet Skiing, playing paintball or airsoft

Why are you working at camp:

"I'm not exactly sure, working at camp wasn't something I had ever planned on, but one morning at Crown College, I felt like it was something that I should do."

Elisibath Preble

Crafts

What school do you attend:  Northwestern College

What grade or major are you:  Junior- Art-Studio

Favorite Summer Activity:  Doing art projects all day

Why are you working at camp:

"I saw Tate at my schools' career day and I thought it would be the best way I could use my summer!"

Renee Setterstrom

Crafts

What school do you attend:  St. Norbert College

What grade or major are you:  Junior - Psychology

Favorite Summer Activity:  Spending time with friends around a bonfire.

Why are you working at camp:

"I am working at camp because it's a great way to help reach kids.  It's amazing to see how God truly works at camp."

Ben Miller

Chapel Coordinator /

Video Production

What school do you attend:  Crown College

What grade or major are you:  Senior - Child and Family Ministry

Favorite Summer Activity:  Camping, Swimming, Rock Climbing

Why are you working at camp:

"God opened up the opportunity.  I wasn't even planning on it, but practically instantaneously God opened the door and nudged my through.  I constantly am amazed at how God uses each of our gifts, talents and interests to minister to Him."

Marty Lindstrom

Mountain Boarding

What school do you attend:  graduate of St. Francis High School

What grade or major are you: 

Favorite Summer Activity:  Volleyball

Why are you working at camp:

"Because it's one of the greatest places on earth (in my opinion).  I love camp.  It's a loving environment, a great place to meet people and an awesome place to grow closer to God."

Brian Toth

Maintenance Assistant

What school do you attend:  Anoka Technical College

What grade or major are you:  Air Traffic Conrtol

Favorite Summer Activity:  Being outside and enjoying creation

Why are you working at camp: 

"I am working at camp because I couldn't imagine a better place to spend my summer--doing what I do best, and being able to be around kids and be a role model while teaching them about the Lord."

Zach Mathias

Nature / Petting Zoo

What school do you attend:  Itasca Community College

What grade or major are you:  Sophmore

Favorite Summer Activity:  Beach Party

Why are you working at camp:

"God gave me the opportunity."

Kristine Fry

Office Manager

What school do you attend:  Graduate of Northwestern College, MN

What grade or major are you:  Graduated with Elementary Education

Favorite Summer Activity:  Family vacations.

Why are you working at camp:

  "I've been blessed so much by Big Sandy Camp in the past, and wanted to be able to work at a place where God is obviously working and changing people's lives!"

Hannah Davis

climbing Wall

What school do you attend:  Northwestern College

What grade or major are you:  Sophmore

Favorite Summer Activity:  Anything on the lake.

Why are you working at camp:

"God does amazing things at camp and I feel blessed to be a part of it.  I love watching God work in the lives of the campers as well as the staffers.  I just love spending a summer in a place where God is present."