LEADERSHIP TEAM
Contact UsKanakuk's Leadership Team serves alongside each other to carry out our mission of “Equipping Next Generation Leaders” through our seven summer camp experiences, local outreach ministries, and international relief ministries.
Joe White
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At Kanakuk we create moments and memories for Kampers to grow more confident in who God created them to be.
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Joe White is the CEO of Kanakuk Kamps and founder of Kids Across America. He is the author of more than 20 books and speaks across the country for After Dark, Pure Excitement, NFL chapels and Focus on the Family radio. Dr. James Dobson says, “Joe White knows more about teenagers than anyone in North America.” Joe and his wife, Debbie-Jo, have four children, 15 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Everything Joe does is centered around developing dynamic Christian leaders.
Doug Goodwin
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Kanakuk is a life-changing experience for kids of every age!
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Doug Goodwin is the President of Kanakuk Ministries. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma when he began working as summer staff for Kanakuk. 38 years later, he and his wife Dee are still dedicated to serving Kanakuk families and equipping them to create lifelong memories that bring them together. They have four children and are ready for adventure each day.
Debbie-Jo White
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Kanakuk is an amazing place where lifetime friendships are made amid fun and adventure while learning to put God first and others second.
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Debbie-Jo White is Vice President of Kanakuk Ministries and K-2 Women's Director. In 1971, she was hired to teach gymnastics, cheerleading and dance at K-1. After graduating from SMU, Joe and Debbie-Jo were married in December 1972 and she has been on full time staff since that time. Joe and Debbie-Jo have 4 children and 15 grandchildren. Kanakuk has made such a difference in her life that she wants everyone to experience the excitement, fun, and fellowship that living the I'm Third way of life can bring.
Collin Sparks
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The Lord has used Kanakuk to impact thousands of lives over the years, including my own.
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Collin Sparks is the Executive Director of Kamp Ministries at Kanakuk Kamps and Director of K-Kountry in the summer. Collin grew up going to Kanakuk as a kamper from Texas, worked on summer staff through college at TCU, and even met his wife, Rachel, at Kanakuk. Collin is passionate about investing and equipping the next generation to reach the world for Christ.
John Jensen
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Faith has long been the foundation of my efforts, but now I am able to use the business skills I have gained over the years to further Kanakuk's mission to develop faith in others.
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John Jensen is the Chief Business Officer. Before joining our team, he served in various roles in the energy business including engineering, finance, strategy, government affairs, business development and planning at El Paso Corporation and ConocoPhillips. Most recently, he served as executive vice president of operations at EP Energy Corporation. He graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from Colorado School of Mines. For decades, John and his wife Cathy have been investing in the lives of youth and families in the U.S. and Canada. They have two daughters, Kelly and Amy.
Matt Houston
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Like no place I have ever seen, God uses the staff at Kanakuk to build life-long relationships and influence Kampers, fellow staff, and families to pursue a Christ-centered life and have an absolute blast along the way!
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Matt Houston is the Executive Director of Kamp Operation and K-1 Director. His Kanakuk journey started on summer staff in 1991. After graduating from the University of Kansas, he worked for K-Life in Kansas City, and joined the Kanakuk Team full time in 1997. He is married to his wife Melissa and they have six children. They are committed to helping develop leaders as Kampers and staff take bold steps in living a life for Christ.
Trish Barnes
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I love the way we get to disciple and mentor girls and the way we train others how to do that. I marvel at the way God uses this place to bring others to Him.
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Trish Barnes is the Executive Women’s Director and K-2 Women’s Director. She graduated from the University of Central Missouri, where she majored in education and has worked at Kanakuk since 1992. She is married to her husband, Jason, and has six children. Trish loves the opportunity that Kanakuk gives her to disciple and mentor teenage girls, helping them see the love that Jesus has for them.
Kay Holliday
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I am so thankful for the tremendous blessing it has been to get to be a part of such wonderful families, Kampers, and staff since 1973!
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Kay is from Arkansas and graduated from the University of Arkansas with a BSE Degree. She started as a Counselor at Kanakuk in 1973 for the summers while teaching and coaching until 1977, when she started working full time with Kanakuk in various roles as Counselor, Director, and now Kamp Ambassador! It has been a great joy for her to love her job and the people she has the opportunity to work alongside!
Sharon Smith
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Working at Kanakuk has been one of my greatest blessings. Helping get others here so they can experience this life changing place is a joy and privilege.
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Sharon Smith is a graduate of Missouri State with a BS in Management and Religious Studies and currently serves as the Director of Transportation. She has 1 brother, 1 sister and is an Aunt to 10, Great Aunt to 21 and adopted Aunt to many others - she describes this as the BEST gig ever! Her favorite pastimes are watching sports of all kinds and traveling to see Gods creation, having been to all 50 states and 4 countries. She began working summers at Kanakuk in 1978 at the age of 15 and full-time since 1988, managing many areas over the years such as Purchasing, Marketing, Photography and Transportation. Of these, her first love has always been transportation as she thrives on the finagling, variety and pressure it demands. God used Kanakuk to change her life and she feels "blessed beyond measure to be a part of this family and ministry."
Rebecca Duncan
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For over 40 years Kanakuk has been a part of developing me! I'm honored to serve Kanakuk in my role of ensuring the presence of physicians, nurses and health center staff to keep Kampers healthy at Kamp.
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Rebecca Duncan is Kanakuk's Health Services Director. She graduated from Liberty University. She worked 14 years as a nurse in the Emergency Room and Labor and Delivery before joining Kanakuk full-time in 2010. Rebecca is married to her husband Lance, and has three children. Rebecca works hard to keep our Kampers and staff healthy so they can experience Kanakuk fully.
Rick Braschler
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I love the fun and adventure you have at Kanakuk along with a huge faith-building experience that simply changes the rest of your life.
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Rick Braschler is the Director of Risk Management. He is a preacher's kid who loves the Lord, the ministry, and the outdoors. Rick is a certified Risk Manager and licensed Insurance Broker with over 23 year of experience, specializing in camps, ministries, and outdoor recreation. He has been with Kanakuk since 2003 helping to accomplish the mission through advancing safety for staff and Kampers. Rick is married to Julie and has five children. Rick is passionate about helping Kanakuk provide a safe environment for campers to hear the Gospel and helping others excel in their journey of fun and faith.
Amanda Hurley
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Julie Coxie
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There is no job too big or too small – they are all important in fulfilling the mission at Kanakuk.
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Julie Coxie is the Director of Human Resources. She received her SPHR certification in 2009, MBTI certification in 2013, and SHRM-SCP certification in 2014. She is married to her husband, Eddie, and has two children. Julie brings great understanding in balancing the “heart” of ministry and “head” of business.
Eric Smith
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We come to work everyday with the goal to impact, and develop leaders in Christ. The real treasure is how these moments impact and develop us.
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Eric has been embroiled in the food services industry since the age of 13 when he started washing dishes in a deli. Since then he has worked in every position from dishwasher to District Manager. Through vigorous prayer, and a lifetime of seeking Christ, a divine appointment brought him to Kanakuk. "I am truly blessed to have found a position where I can use my experience in food service, and serve Christ at the same time."
KAMP DIRECTORS
Our Kamp leadership teams are responsible for the 26,000+ Kampers we welcome to our Kamps each summer and the daily management of over 2,000 collegiate staff members who carry out daily operations at our Kamps.
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Specialty Kamp
Father Son Kamp
Scott Morris
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I love Kanakuk for its impact- on the hearts of youth, on the camp staff’s growth as Christian leaders, and on me.
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Scott Morris is the Director of Father Son Kamp and Director of Safety & Security. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served in the Army on active duty for almost 23 years before retiring in 2019 after a career as an Artilleryman and leader developer. Prior to joining the team at Kanakuk in 2019 he served on staff at West Point and was the Department Head and Commander of the Missouri State University ROTC Program. He is married to his wife, Wendy, and they have two sons.
Worldview Kamp
Adam Donyes
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Kanakuk provides a safe refuge for students to retreat to so they can be refreshed, equipped, and encouraged.
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Adam Donyes is the K-Equip Director at K-2, and also directs Kanakuk Worldview Kamp. He graduated from Boise State University in 2003 with a degree in Communication and received his Masters in Youth and Family Ministry from John Brown University. He is married to his wife, Stephanie, and has two children. Adam loves to see the Great Commission lived out.
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Family Kamp
K-Kauai Family Kamp
Doug Goodwin
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Kanakuk is a life-changing experience for kids of every age!
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Doug Goodwin is the President of Kanakuk Ministries. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma when he began working as summer staff for Kanakuk. 38 years later, he and his wife Dee are still dedicated to serving Kanakuk families and equipping them to create lifelong memories that bring them together. They have four children and are ready for adventure each day.
Keith West
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Hope West
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Michael Sloan
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I'm thankful for all the relationships Kanakuk has provided in my life.
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Michael worked at Kanakuk for 10 summers before joining the full-time Kanakuk team in 2019, and even met his wife, Lindsey, while working as summer staff at K-Kountry. Michael is a graduate of the Kanakuk Institute and Oklahoma State University and has a passion for the great outdoors, fishing, and developing leaders.
Lindsey Sloan
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Kanakuk is one of the greatest investment I have ever made. The Lord has used this place for growth, encouragement and deep friendships.
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Lindsey attended Kanakuk as a K-2 Kamper in 2007, worked at K-Kountry while going to college at Samford University, and then completed the the Kanakuk Institute in 2015. She met her husband, Michael Sloan, while working at KKountry. In 2017, she and Michael joined the KampOut! Team as site directors and served with them for three summers before becoming the K-Kauai Assistant Directors in 2020. Lindsay is passionate about creating lasting memories for Kampers, families, and staff.
Casey Melvin
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Day Kamp
KampOut! Day Kamp
Jimmy Funderburk
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I love being a small part of what the Lord is doing through Kamp to make an impact on kids around the country.
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Jimmy Funderburk is the Director of KampOut! His Kanakuk journey started in 1989 when he was 18 years old. After spending 25 years in the business world he has come full circle back to Kamp. He is married to his wife, Dawn of 25 years, and they have three children, Zac, Graham and Will, all Kanakuk Kampers. He loves working with people and loves watching how God uses the camping experience to further his kingdom.
Kara Williams
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The Lord used Kanakuk to impact my life growing up as a Kamper and now I am so humbled I get to share Kanakuk with others all across the country!
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Kara Williams is the KampOut! Assistant Director. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, where she was a member of the competitive cheerleading team. After graduation, she attended the Kanakuk Institute. She joined the Kanakuk team full-time in 2013. She loves taking the passion and excitement of Kanakuk to cities around the Mid-West.
Mia Wiersema
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I love how Kanakuk intentionally builds next generation leaders through sports, fun, and discipleship! The Lord is using this place for His glory!
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When I was eight, my grandma sent all her grandkids to Kanakuk after hearing Joe White on Focus on The Family. I can still remember learning the 10 Commandments and the I'm Third talk. I graduated with a degree in Leadership Communications and a minor in Ministry from Asbury University, where I was also the soccer team captain. I started working for Kanakuk the summer after my freshman year and have been at Kamp every summer since! In 2019, I attended the Kanakuk Institute, then moved to Arkansas to launch the KLIFE chapter in Hot Springs. I love working for Kanakuk full-time and am beyond blessed to use my passion for sports, the outdoors, and FUN to bring honor to my King!
Katherine Field
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Being a part of what the Lord is doing through Kanakuk is the greatest gift — I love sharing it with others all across the country!
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I attended Elon University and spent my college summers working for Kanakuk. Upon graduation, I attended graduate school at Baylor University and joined the Kanakuk team full-time in May 2022. I love seeing how the Lord uses Kamp to change lives and impact the next generation!
Paul Lanigan
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Overnight Kamp
K-Seven
Chad Hampsch
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I love Kanakuk because kids and staff encounter Jesus in a real and tangible way transforming their lives into passionate Christ-followers.
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This will be my 27th summer at Kanakuk. I have been here full-time for 20 years. I came to Branson to start the Kanakuk Institute where I serve as the VP. I graduated from Greenville University. I am married to my best friend Catherine and have 4 wonderful children. I love teaching apologetics, Bible, church history, Christian worldview, and marriage and family. I love to run, play basketball, and watch Cardinal baseball.
Robert Bruce
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Callie Nieder
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Kanakuk has been my one constant environment for spiritual growth in my life.
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Callie Nieder is the Women's Director at K-Seven and also works for the Kanakuk Institute. Callie graduated from Ouachita Baptist University and the Kanakuk Institute before moving to Texas to help launch the Watermark Community Church Plano Campus as the Elementary Children's Coordinator. Callie is passionate about life change, authenticity, adventure, kids and studying God’s Word.
Caleb Gaunce
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Keith Chancey
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K-Seven is an epic adventure kamp where memories are created spiritually, relationally & athletically.
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Keith Chancey is the K-Seven Director and founder and President of the Kanakuk Institute. Keith has been on staff with Kanakuk since 1979. He graduated from Ouachita Baptist University and Dallas Theological Seminary. He is married to Karen. They have two children and two grandchildren. Keith brings enthusiasm and a heart of love to everything he does.
K-Kountry
Collin Sparks
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The Lord has used Kanakuk to impact thousands of lives over the years, including my own.
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Collin Sparks is the Executive Director of Kamp Ministries at Kanakuk Kamps and Director of K-Kountry in the summer. Collin grew up going to Kanakuk as a kamper from Texas, worked on summer staff through college at TCU, and even met his wife, Rachel, at Kanakuk. Collin is passionate about investing and equipping the next generation to reach the world for Christ.
Rachel Sparks
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I have always loved that Kanakuk truly strives to put Christ first in everything they do. My job is to love others, that's amazing!
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Rachel is the K-Kountry Women’s Director. Rachel grew up going to Kanakuk as a Kamper from St.Louis, worked on summer staff through college at Baylor University, and met her husband, Collin, at Kanakuk. She has three kids, Ella (13), Braden (11), and Beckett (9). Rachel is passionate about every Kamper growing in their relationship with Christ and letting that define who they are.
Jake Sizelove
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Haley Burden
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Cooper McCullough
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K-2
Joe White
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At Kanakuk we create moments and memories for Kampers to grow more confident in who God created them to be.
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Joe White is the CEO of Kanakuk Kamps and founder of Kids Across America. He is the author of more than 20 books and speaks across the country for After Dark, Pure Excitement, NFL chapels and Focus on the Family radio. Dr. James Dobson says, “Joe White knows more about teenagers than anyone in North America.” Joe and his wife, Debbie-Jo, have four children, 15 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Everything Joe does is centered around developing dynamic Christian leaders.
Debbie-Jo White
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Kanakuk is an amazing place where lifetime friendships are made amid fun and adventure while learning to put God first and others second.
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Debbie-Jo White is Vice President of Kanakuk Ministries and K-2 Women's Director. In 1971, she was hired to teach gymnastics, cheerleading and dance at K-1. After graduating from SMU, Joe and Debbie-Jo were married in December 1972 and she has been on full time staff since that time. Joe and Debbie-Jo have 4 children and 15 grandchildren. Kanakuk has made such a difference in her life that she wants everyone to experience the excitement, fun, and fellowship that living the I'm Third way of life can bring.
Patrick Cone
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Christ’s last words were to go make disciples of all nations; I am beyond blessed to serve at Kanakuk where Christ’s words are being magnified.
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Patrick Cone is the Director of Discipleship of Kanakuk Kamps and the K-2 Director in the summer. Although never attending Kanakuk as a Kamper, Patrick spent each summer leaving college football at Stetson University to work on K-2’s summer staff, where he met his wife Brianna. Patrick is passionate about the Great Commission and hopes to see every person in this next generation be discipled for Christ.
Trish Barnes
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I love the way we get to disciple and mentor girls and the way we train others how to do that. I marvel at the way God uses this place to bring others to Him.
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Trish Barnes is the Executive Women’s Director and K-2 Women’s Director. She graduated from the University of Central Missouri, where she majored in education and has worked at Kanakuk since 1992. She is married to her husband, Jason, and has six children. Trish loves the opportunity that Kanakuk gives her to disciple and mentor teenage girls, helping them see the love that Jesus has for them.
Joe Sewell
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K-West
Ward Wiebe
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I am passionate about helping our campers and our staff have a fun and exciting time while they become equipped to be next generation leaders for Christ.
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Since arriving as a counselor at Kanakuk his Junior year in college, Ward Wiebe has never been the same. Ward describes seeing God grow this ministry and redeem thousands of lives, including his own, as breathtaking. Being a part of the growth and serving as a counselor of kids, builder of our camps, and disciple maker of the staff team has been very humbling to him. He says, "It is no secret what God can do and it has been amazing to watch Him pull it off." Ward Wiebe is the K-West Director. He graduated from the University of Kansas and began working for Kanakuk in 1981. He has worked at K-1, K-2, and K-Life in his time with Kanakuk. He is married to his wife, Beth, and has two sons. Ward is passionate about seeing people surrender at the foot of the cross and grow in their ministry skills.
Beth Wiebe
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I love Kanakuk because it is a place that challenges, encourages, and develops people in their spiritual journey and God given abilities and talents
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Beth is the K-West Women’s Director. She graduated from the University of Kansas. She began working for Kanakuk in 1983. She met her husband, Ward, at KU, but their relationship developed while at Kanakuk. She has two sons. Beth loves to teach and communicate the awesome truth of the Gospel to female Kampers and staff.
Lindsay Rother - Mawhorr
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God uses Kanakuk to create space for staff & Kampers to consider whether He is worth following. I am thankful for the equipping ground that Kanakuk is.
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I attended Oklahoma State University and began working on summer staff during my time there (2006, full time in 2010). God used Kamp to show me for the first time that faith isn't part of life but can be what my whole life is centered around. My summers at Kamp grew me as a Christ-follower as well as a leader. I knew I didn't have a solid biblical foundation, so attending the Kanakuk Institute to lay a firm foundation was the next step on my journey. I will forever be grateful for the ways God used the Kanakuk Institute to teach me how to study the Bible, confidently share my faith with others, and more. I planned to climb a career ladder in the business world next, but an opportunity opened for me to stay in Branson working with Kanakuk. I have yet to leave! I believe in what God is doing at Kanakuk, but I actually get more excited about the potential of what happens when people are sent back home, to schools and communities after a summer of being equipped! I still get to be part of the K-West Director team, and I also serve as the Dean of Women at the Kanakuk Institute. There is nothing more life-giving than using God's Word to invest in the lives of others and developing leaders is my life's greatest passion. I also love to have fun and believe Christians should be the most fun people in the room!!! Fun leads to trust being able to be formed which allows for truth to be shared.
Kevin Harrison
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Kanakuk, summer after summer, equips, inspires, and trains up leaders that will have eternal impact in communities across the world.
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Kevin Harrison is the Assistant Director of K-West. Kevin worked on the summer staff throughout college as he attended Truman State University. After college, he married his best friend Chelsea and directed KLIFE in Kirksville, MO for seven years before joining the Kanakuk team. Kevin is passionate about raising up Christian leaders who influence others around them.
Ashley Atwood
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Kamp is a place where Jesus Christ is elevated and Truth is declared, all while campers and staff have the time of their lives!
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As a K-West Kamper, I dreamed of being a Kamp counselor at the age of 12. I had no idea that my little dream would lead to big life transformation and unexpected adventures! Summer 2017 was my first year on staff at K-West and I’ve returned every summer since then. Kamp is where I learned to study God’s Word on my own, began to build authentic relationships, and experienced true freedom in Christ. I graduated with a degree in education from Baylor University in 2020. I then attended the Kanakuk Institute, where I had the opportunity to deepen my understanding and application of God's Word. I am so thankful for the many people who have invested in my life in a way that has built my faith and grown me as a leader. My greatest joy is getting to disciple girls and do life with people in a way that elevates Jesus Christ! He is in the business of changing hearts & lives and it is so humbling and encouraging to be a part of!
Alane LeGrand
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Kanakuk excels in creating a fun and safe environment, which is vital to ministry success in Christian camping.
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Alane "Spook" LeGrand has worked with Kanakuk for more than 40 years! A proud alumna of Oklahoma State University, Spook brings fun and excitement to everything she does. Her many years of service have made her a legend among many Kanakuk families. Spook works as a real estate agent in the Stillwater, Oklahoma area during the non-summer months.
K-1
Matt Houston
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Like no place I have ever seen, God uses the staff at Kanakuk to build life-long relationships and influence Kampers, fellow staff, and families to pursue a Christ-centered life and have an absolute blast along the way!
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Matt Houston is the Executive Director of Kamp Operation and K-1 Director. His Kanakuk journey started on summer staff in 1991. After graduating from the University of Kansas, he worked for K-Life in Kansas City, and joined the Kanakuk Team full time in 1997. He is married to his wife Melissa and they have six children. They are committed to helping develop leaders as Kampers and staff take bold steps in living a life for Christ.
Melissa Houston
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Kanakuk is such a special place where kids get to “be kids” in a safe and fun environment and create memories they will never forget with some of their best friends ever!
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Melissa Houston is the K-1 Co-Women’s Director. She graduated from the University of Arkansas and began working for Kanakuk in 2000. She is married to Matt, and together they have six children. She is excited about Kampers and staff encountering Christ and leaving Kamp encouraged and transformed.
Beth Ann Lampley
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Kanakuk has blessed me with the most amazing friendships & discipleship opportunities. Kamp has been foundational in my growth & development.
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My Kanakuk story started in 2009 after my freshman year at Mississippi College. I spent 4 amazing summers at Kanakuk K-West and then attended the Kanakuk Institute! I joined the full-time staff team in 2013 and haven't looked back! During my time with Kanakuk, I've gotten to serve in various departments and 3 Kamps (K-West, KampOut!, & K-1)! I believe kids need summer camp and I'm passionate about making campers time at Kanakuk the best it can be! I count it a privilege to develop lifelong friendships and dive into discipleship with both staff and Kampers.
Connor Wilkins
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I love Kanakuk because it is a place where we set the table for people to encounter the living God. From that, lives, including mine, are forever changed!
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I was born and raised in Tulsa, OK and it was there where I met the Lord through Young Life in high school! I went to Oklahoma State and worked at K-1 for 3 summers! I graduated in 2019 and worked corporately for Cintas in OKC for a year. Then the Lord brought me back to K-1 where I now work full time as the Men's Director alongside Reid Towns and under Matt Houston. The greatest joy I experience in my job is knowing I am but a vessel for the Lord to use to impact the next generation by showing that God is most glorified when we are most satisfied in him (John 10:10)!
Baleigh Holt
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Summer Staff
Kanakuk summer staff are trained and equipped in five key areas: Readiness to serve in a Christ-like manner, Activity + Kamper safety procedures, Core Kanakuk philosophies, Application of Biblical principles through Kamp activities, and Creating an environment of uplifting fun and encouragement.
Apply NowHiring Process
We start with over 3,000 applicants and select 2,000 Kanakuk staffers to serve your Kampers.
Personal Interviews
100 Percent background checks - Your child’s safety begins with each potential staff member being processed through multiple official background checks. We hire students from 283 Colleges + Universities.
References Reviewed
Once interviews are complete and a minimum of 2 references reviewed applicants will receive an employment offer or no-hire notification letter by March 1st.