This category is for staff who have been hired and are in the support raising process.
Kristie Stucky Community Coordinator, Moses Lake Hi, I am Kristie Stucky. I trusted Christ as a teenager and began to have a heart for working with young people. My faith has grown stronger through listening to Jesus’ still, small voice. A verse that has been meaningful to me is Romans 8:28. “So we are convinced…
Luke Barth Associate River Manager Hi, I’m Luke! I was born and raised in the midwest and moved to Rochester, Washington, in my sophomore year. I am a pastor’s kid, so I grew up in the church my whole life and got baptized after moving to Rochester. I never really knew what my career would…
Julia Bedell Intern, Stonewater About Julia Hi! I’m Julia Bedell. I was born and raised in Southern California but have been living in NW Oregon for the past four years studying theology at George Fox University. Growing up in the desert of Southern California, the outdoors was always a spiritual place for me, a space…
Ryan Coleman Area Director, Emmett About Ryan Coleman Ryan was always one caught between two worlds. Native to Arkansas, cultural Christianity prevailed all around him and his family. Around the third grade his family moved 1,600 miles west to Emmett, Idaho. Here the clash of those two worlds intensified in his early teen years. Rebellion…
LaVone Close Area Staff, Anacortes About LaVone I met Paul Evans, founder of Youth Dynamics, during the summer of 1971 in Anacortes. He was gregarious, full of life, and determined to make a difference in the lives of area youth. I was intrigued by Paul’s ability to capture the attention of young people and…
Danielle Naicker Area Staff About Danielle My name is Danielle, and I’ve crossed an ocean to follow the Lord’s leading here. I was born and raised in a Christian home and gave my life to Christ when I was 12. I have seen the Lord’s love, mercy, protection, and, most importantly, His faithfulness in my…