Our lives have been shaped again and again by stepping away from the noise of everyday life and seeking the Lord in community. Whether it’s around a campfire, in a coffee shop, in sharing a meal with friends, or in spaces of prayer, God continually meets us when we slow down and create space for Him and for each other.
Both of us have experienced the transformation that occurs when we press pause on normal rhythms and lean into what God is saying and where He is leading. Stillness has a way of revealing His voice, and community has a way of revealing His heart. Those two things—stillness in the presence of the Lord and life shared with others—are where we’ve seen our faith deepen and our love for Jesus grow.
We have experienced that when people step into intentional community, we are able to refocus on the giver of that community. Distractions fade, conversations get honest, and together we can see Jesus with fresh eyes. As we share stories of what He’s doing, pray for one another, and challenge each other to pursue Christ, we are reminded of Proverbs 27:17: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
That sharpening happens in everyday ministry too—in hospitality, discipleship, friendship, and service. Jesus modeled a life of showing up for others, and we want that same heart to shape our home and ministry. Whether we are meeting a practical need, encouraging someone through a difficult season, or simply creating space for people to rest and refocus, we want others to experience the love of Christ through us.
We also believe deeply in the beauty of carrying one another’s burdens. Galatians 6:2 calls us to this, reminding us that community is not optional in the life of faith—it is essential. We were never meant to follow Jesus alone.
Our desire is to help create spaces where people can encounter God, grow in Christ-centered community, and be encouraged to live out their faith with purpose. That’s the heart behind ministry as a couple. Wherever the Lord places us—and right now that includes our work at New Life Ranch—we want our lives to point people to Jesus and invite them into the deeper, quieter, transformational work that He does in community.
Why we do what we do!
Our lives have been shaped again and again by stepping away from the noise of everyday life and seeking the Lord in community. Whether it’s around a campfire, in a coffee shop, in sharing a meal with friends, or in spaces of prayer, God continually meets us when we slow down and create space for Him and for each other.
Both of us have experienced the transformation that occurs when we press pause on normal rhythms and lean into what God is saying and where He is leading. Stillness has a way of revealing His voice, and community has a way of revealing His heart. Those two things—stillness in the presence of the Lord and life shared with others—are where we’ve seen our faith deepen and our love for Jesus grow.
We have experienced that when people step into intentional community, we are able to refocus on the giver of that community. Distractions fade, conversations get honest, and together we can see Jesus with fresh eyes.
Serving on Missionary Staff.
As Programs Manager, Jaden’s role is to coordinate, delegate, and prepare all of the aspects that go into 12 weeks of summertime for Summer Camp at Flint Valley! For summer 2026 we are planning 3 weeks of staff training, 7 one-week programs for 7th-12th grade campers, 2 three-day camps for 7th-12th campers and a family camp. For summer, the responsibilities include hiring the summer staff, helping create the biblical theme for each summer, preparing and teaching summertime activities for summer staff to lead, and supporting summer staff through discipleship and mentorship! Depending on the season, it could be doing many crazy things including leading training sessions for our summer staff, jumping a mountain bike off a ramp into the creek, visiting college campuses to recruit staff, or talking with parents about their child who is having struggles while at camp.
The overarching vision is to devote this season of life at camp to creating a space where students and young adults can encounter the Lord Jesus, seek to know Him more deeply, and create lifelong memories! The goal is to invite people into the Valley each summer to be able to encounter the Lord and have an impact that stretches far beyond our gates.
Keep up to date with the ways the Lord is at work through each different season of camp and life by visiting our ministry updates page!
What Jaden’s role is at camp.
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17
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!
More about New Life Ranch.
New Life Ranch Mission Statement:
Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and equip believers of ministry
New Life Ranch Core Values:
Biblically Based
Focused on Relationships
Service to Others
