Currently, I am at New Life Ranch Flint Valley outside Siloam Springs, AR, serving as Senior Camp Manager.

Since graduating college, the Lord has laid it on my heart to be someone who is not afraid to go and proclaim His name and bring others along with me. Answering this call, I took the leap of faith into full-time ministry in the spring of 2023! This has had unexpected twists and turns, but God has been faithful constantly. This current season is marked by continual surrender to the Lord, doing life with many circles of people, and creating a space for people to experience the Lord at the Valley each summer! I could not be more thankful to look ahead and be expectant of the work the Lord will do!

Being part of the long history of ministry at New Life Ranch is such a blessing. Founded in 1958, New Life Ranch has blossomed into a vibrant ministry with two camp locations in northeast Oklahoma. Since our inception, we have welcomed hundreds of thousands who have encountered the Lord and experienced transformative life changes during their time at New Life Ranch. Our mission is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and equip believers for ministry. We strive to encourage this through intentional teaching and discipleship, empowering everyone around us to make a positive impact for Christ in their communities long after they leave our gates.

Our two camp locations include Junior Camp at Frontier Cove, catering to 2nd-6th graders near Adair, OK, and Senior Camp at Flint Valley, just outside Siloam Springs, AR, for campers entering 7th-12th grades. In addition to summer programs, both sites function as retreat and conference centers throughout the year, offering a space for growth and renewal. Summertime looks like 8 one week camps at each site that last through all of June and July each year, serving over 2,000 campers at each site! We also have around 120 summer staff at each camp!

As I see it, life is ministry, so that means my ministry is not limited to the Valley or the summertime! The Valley is my home, but through the rhythm that camp provides, I have the opportunity to do ministry in many other ways as well! The Lord provides me with lots of opportunities within community and I am excited to explore those more as I have moved through the season of really learning my job!