Camp Jonah Staff

Appetizer Jonah Ministries is served by a summer staff of 24 high school and college-aged young men and women that volunteer their time to be here. For many of them, this represents a great financial sacrifice. Our Staff Scholarship Fund allows us to provide scholarships and ease the financial burden for some of our full-time staff each summer. This year we have ten applicants, all college students volunteering for the full summer.

Salad We chose to throw an E-Banquet instead of a regular banquet in order to steward our resources in the most effective way possible, and to allow us to focus our energy on this summer's ministry instead. Just think, you can stay home with your family for an evening and perhaps channel the money that would have been spent on gas, childcare, and food (just think of the calories we're saving you!) into a fund that will benefit our dedicated, incredible Summer Staff.

Entree Camp Name: Stonewall
Position: Adventure Camp Director
Jonah Experience: 7 years as staff/4 yrs as camper
Why are you working at Jonah this summer? After Micah stepped down as last year's adventure camp director, he approached me about becoming this summer's adventure camp director. I have been a part of the adventure program for a long time here, and I couldn't love it more. As I thought and prayed about it, I realized that was where God wanted me for the summer. It was a dream job, and I couldn't be happier!
Hobbies: Exploring, finding new places, caving, fires, playing music, writing, all sports, studying history, eating (especially apples and rice!)
Life dreams: I've always said I have three dream jobs: 1) smoke jumper 2) big cat trainer 3) storm chaser in Nebraska or something; but realistically, I'm majoring in history in college, and I would love to teach someday, or be an attorney.
A Bible verse that inspires you: Isaiah 30:21
Fun facts: One of my main jobs growing up was trapping gophers, and I'm really good at it. I also love cats, even though I am slightly allergic to them; I think I'll always have cats. One of my passions is studying the Civil War. My favorite color is red, and my favorite fast food place hands down is Taco Bell. I love the cheesy gordita crunch and the steak grilled stuffed burrito!

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Camp Name: Soka
Position: Head staff
Jonah Experience: Less than one summer.
Why are you working at Jonah this summer? Because it is a great place to serve the Lord
Hobbies: Music, Reading, Friends
Life dreams: Have a job/career that gives me the ability to serve God with all of my strengths.
A Bible verse that inspires you: Hebrews 4:14-16
Fun fact: I have a degree Mathematics, weird.

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Camp Name: Lollipop
Position: Head staff
Jonah Experience: 3 years of summer staff (with two summers off for mission work) and lots of years of winter camps and retreats and working as the office assistant.
Why are you working at Jonah this summer? Since my last summer here in 2005, I've felt like my work at Jonah wasn't quite done. I have yet to find another place that combines Jesus, hard work, adventure, challenges, and friendships in such a fun way!
Hobbies: Theatre, music, anything outdoors, swing dancing, reading, cooking, traveling the world.
Life dreams: Who knows? Maybe missions, maybe teaching or acting, maybe raising a family, but wherever I am, I want to be serving God, using the talents and passions that He has given me, and loving people.
A Bible verse that inspires you: Colossians 3:23—"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men..." In other words, it's not what you do; it’s the way that you do it!
Fun facts: I was born and raised here in Trout Lake, but I've lived in Alaska, Ireland, California, Costa Rica, and Uganda.

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Camp Name: Thumper
Position: Lead staff
Jonah Experience: First year
Why are you working at Jonah this summer? Why I'm at Jonah: I wanted to play outside with kids all summer. I want to be able to impact kids' lives and see them love God passionately.
Hobbies: Writing, Music (Piano and beginning violin), jogging/dog-walking/roller-blading, photography, etc.
Life dreams: Jr. High/High school Lit teacher, Proficient violinist (I've had 4 months of lessons...)
Bible verse: Romans 8:38-39 (actually, 8:28-39, but especially 38-39)
Fun facts: I have a lot of these. I used to want to be a space shuttle pilot, but you have to be 5'4", and I'm only 5'1". Until a few weeks ago, I wore heels nearly every day because I am too lazy to hem my pants. I wear a girl's shoe size 2.5. (Insert favorite size jokes here.)

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Camp Name: Flutterby (the original name for butterflies)
Position: Lead staff
Jonah Experience: This will be my fourth summer on staff, before that I was a camper for three years.
Why are you working at Jonah this summer? I love working at Jonah. I believe it's where God wants me, I learn a lot, and I love the people who serve there.
Hobbies: I love reading, writing, and throwing parties. I have a big imagination and I love getting to use it!
Life dreams: I plan to be a missionary to China someday. I want to work in an orphanage and show God's love to children who feel forgotten.
A Bible verse that inspires you: Colossians 3:1 Since you were raised from the dead with Christ, aim at what is in heaven, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God.
Fun facts: I like eating Popsicles that turn my tongue blue or some other funny color.

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Camp Name: Shoelace
Position: Lead staff
Jonah Experience: I have been a camper for two years and this is my fifth year being a part of the summer staff. Last year was my first full summer at staff and previously I had helped with Home Ec camp.
Why are you working at Jonah this summer? This is what God told me to do with my summer and I know he will provide for all of my needs.
Hobbies: I am big into sports. I like basketball, track, volleyball and various other games. I also love reading books but that hobby gets put away at camp because I am so busy. :)
Life dreams: I want to be a nurse practitioner and work overseas in Africa, giving medical care to those who can not afford it.
A Bible verse that inspires you: One of my favorite verses that has gotten me through the past year is 2 Timothy 1:7. It reminds me that God is in control and we can get through tough situations with his assistance.
Fun facts: My sister works at Jonah as well and her camp name is Sneakers to go with my shoelaces. :)

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Camp Name: Tractor
Position: Lead staff
Jonah Experience: 3rd year staff.
Why are you working at Jonah this year? Because I love Jesus and I love kids, and I love it when kids love Jesus. :)
Hobbies: Sports, music, food, fun things, people, outdoors, food, hanging out, movies, food, playing games, chatting, food...
Life Dreams: To make Jesus happy.
A Bible verse that inspires you: Philippians 3:8 "I count everything as loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus." AND Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart."
Fun facts: Tractor survived the bus ride with Dr. Hazzard. Just do it. Ask questions later.

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Camp Name: Captain
Position: Lead staff
Jonah Experience: 1 week staff

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Camp Name: Ehud (from Judges 3)
Position: Lead staff
Jonah Experience: 3 years as staff, and 4 years as a camper.
Why are you working at Jonah this summer? Because camp makes me think and grow and pray, plus it's tons of fun.
Hobbies: Rock Climbing, Hiking, Biking, Outdoors.
Life Dreams: To be a youth pastor and anything else God calls me to do.
A Bible verse that inspires you: Matthew 10
Fun facts: Besides Ehud, some of my other nicknames are: Hud, Ehead, Spearhead, Spearface, The Hud, Mr. Clean, Chief Ninja, and Sunshine.

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Camp Name: Guppie
Position: Full-time support staff
Jonah Experience: 1 year staff, camper before that

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Camp Name: Squeal
Position: Full-time support staff
Jonah Experience: I attended Jonah since I was ten and have been on staff for two years.
Why are you working at Jonah this summer? I'm working at Jonah because I want to be a part of showing the youth of the world who Christ is, and to have a fun summer serving the Lord.
Hobbies: I love to swim, and to be outdoors.
Life dreams: Get married, have a family, serve God, and graduate high school.
A Bible verse that inspires you: Jeremiah 29:11 "'I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord. 'Plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Fun facts: I have been a cheerleader for four years. And I like to dip my buttered popcorn in BBQ sauce.

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Camp Name: Turbo
Position: Full-time support staff
Jonah Experience: 2 years camper at winter camps
Why are you working at Jonah this summer? First and most importantly - leading children to Christ is one of the most amazing things one can ever do. And at Jonah, hopefully I along with all the other staffers will get many chances to be a shining witness for God. And it should be a lot of fun as well.
Hobbies: Talking to friends, making friends, designing web pages, doing about anything on or to a computer, listening to music, and shooting (summary: friends, computers, music, and guns).
Life dreams: Right now, the biggest goal I have is to hit a 12 inch diameter target at 1 mile. (I have a slight obsession with guns).
A Bible verse that inspires you: Favorite passage: Philippians 3: 13-14. It's a reminder that there's always a goal and no matter what good things we do, that there's still a higher calling to strive for. Now THAT can keep you motivated.
Fun facts: You kinda have to get to know me, or ask other people.. I can never think of any.

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Camp Name: Log
Position: Full-time support staff
Jonah Experience: First year

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Camp Name: Kool-Aid
Position: Full-time support staff
Jonah Experience: 2 years as a camper at Home Ec Camp, this will be my 4th year on summer staff.
Why are you working at Jonah this summer? I'm working at Jonah this summer ‘cause I felt like God was calling me there for another summer of serving him... so I decided to listen.
Hobbies: Photography, You'll see me with a camera all the time. Reading, walks, exploring.
Life dreams: To be a photographer. a good one. A Bible verse that inspires you: I love Philippians 4:5-6. Its helps me keep my head on straight.
Fun facts: I like singing, even though I don't have a great voice... I always look like I'm in a hurry, but if you stop me and ask for attention I'll be sure to give it to you. I love getting dirty and hanging out with people. My favorite question is How are you...

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Camp Name: Tinkerbell
Position: Full-time support staff
Jonah Experience: Camper 2 years

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Camp Name: Sneakers
Position: Full-time support staff
Jonah Experience: Five years as a camper, one year as a staffer.
Why are you working at Jonah this summer? To help others as well as myself grow closer to God.
Hobbies: Rafting, reading, playing sports, and talking with God
Life dreams: I am going to Northwest Nazarene University to study pre-medicine in the fall and hope to become a pediatrician.
A Bible verse that inspires you: Job 42:1-2

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Camp Name: Blade
Position: Full-time support staff
Jonah Experience: 6 years (part camper, part staff).
Why are you working at Jonah this summer? I enjoy it.
Hobbies: None.
Life dreams: Dairy man or own an orchard.
A Bible verse that inspires you: Romans 6:23
Fun facts: I'm a pianist.

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Camp Name: Louie
Position: Full-time support staff
Jonah Experience: 3 years at missions camp (the third year I helped)
Why are you working at Jonah? 1) to serve the Lord 2) to impact other lives 3) to be with my brother
Hobbies: singing, speech, debate, reading, being with friends, laughing, writing music, playing piano, playing violin, traveling, basketball...
Life dreams: 1) to be a missionary 2) to be a professional musician 3) to lead someone to Christ 4) to learn a foreign language (I'm sure there are more that I'm forgetting)
A Bible verse that inspires you: Ps. 86:11 - "Teach me your way, O Lord; and I will walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart that I may fear Your name." (This one inspires me to live solely for Christ)

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Camp Name: Cheeto
Position: Full-time support staff
Jonah Experience: 8 summers as a camper, 4 as staff, this will be 12th summer total
Why are you working at Jonah this summer? I Love God and ministering to kids and people about Him
Hobbies: Skiing, motorcycles, piano, eating
Life dreams: Travel to the far ends of the earth
A Bible verse that inspires you: Philippians 4:6
Fun facts: I broke my elbow at Six Flags trying to jump over a trash can a few summers ago.

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Camp Name: Krazh
Position: Full-time support staff
Jonah Experience: 4 years as a camper, 1 year as staff Why are you working at Jonah this summer? I am working at Jonah this year because I love kids and I love to serve.
Hobbies: Riding anything that I don’t have to power—dirt bikes, horses, four-wheelers. No peddle bikes—too much work.
Life dreams: My life dreams are to own a horse ranch and raise a family.
A Bible verse that inspires you: Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Fun facts: I like any challenge. I love to build things out of metal/horseshoes.

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Camp Name: 4 x 4
Position: Full-time support staff
Jonah Experience: 3 years staff/5 years camper
Why are you working at Jonah this summer? So that I can touch others and God can work through me & grow.
Hobbies: I love to hunt, fish, hang out with friends and farm, ride dirt bikes and 4-wheelers, ride horses, ski, and camp.
Life dreams: My life dream is to be a farmer like my dad, get married and have a big family. I also think that it would be great to run a youth ranch to help troubled kids.
A Bible verse that inspires you: Jeremiah 29:11
Fun facts: I think that I am just an easy going guy who just loves to be around people of all ages.

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Camp Name: Ladybug
Position: Full-time support staff
Jonah Experience: Camper

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Camp Name: Ish
Position: Part-time support staff
Jonah Experience: 6 years as a camper and 1 year support staff
Why are you working at Jonah this summer? I love the atmosphere at Jonah and this is where God is leading me right now.
Hobbies: Rock climbing, volunteering (@ hospital), AWANA, technical theatre, mudding
Life dreams: I want to go to medical school and become a doctor and be part of NW medical team.
A Bible verse that inspires you: Joshua 1:9

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Camp Name: ZIA (Zion Is Alive)
Position: Part-time support staff
Jonah Experience: All I can say is a lot
Why are you working at Jonah? To help with what ever needs to be done.
Hobbies: Playing soccer, singing, cooking, and playing with kids.
Life dreams: One day, if God allows it, be a wife and mom.
A Bible verse that inspires you: Romans 5:8
Fun facts: Can speak in a British accent.

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Camp Name: PBJ (Powered By Jesus)
Position: Part-time support staff
Jonah Experience: I've been a camper for 7 years, and this will be my 3rd summer as staff.
Why are you working at Jonah this summer? What better way to serve and grow closer to God than be surrounded by those who have the same passion to share the Gospel?
Hobbies: Kayaking, hiking, doing anything with my sisters.
Life dreams: Youth ministries and raising a family.
A Bible verse that inspires you: Corinthians 10:13 "No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have to face, All you need to remember is that God will never let you be pushed past your limit; he'll always be there to help you though it."
Fun facts: I accepted Christ at Camp Jonah in 2003, I've been nicknamed DW for Dish Washer because it is my favorite job, and I love JESUS!

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Dessert

Why are you working at Jonah this summer?

"I greatly admire the staff and think they are great examples for campers and I want to be part of that legacy." –Soka

What part of ministry makes you passionate?

"I love seeing friendships grow out of challenges and shared experiences. I love seeing campers grow up into mature, God-fearing young men and women. I love working hard and seeing the results, even years later. I love the challenges and incredible blessings of living in community. I love the hands-on experience of the Body of Christ, with each person's skills and passions feeding each other's and working together to create life-changing experiences. I love being used as a tool in the hand of God and having a front row seat to see the work He is doing right here and right now in our world." –Lollipop

What does the future hold for you?

"I hope to be involved in Jonah for as long and as often as God has planned. I am hoping that will be for a long time still." –Flutterby

What about the money?

"Because Jonah is volunteer-based, I will have to work more during the school year and cut back on various school-year expenses, but I believe that spending a summer working with youth far outweighs any financial stretching." –Thumper