This category is for staff who have been hired and are in the support raising process.
Ariel Banez Area Staff, Riggins About Ariel My family and I are originally from California. We moved to Idaho in January of 2020. I was a sophomore at the time, and it was a difficult transition. I struggled to fit in and struggled with being in a completely different area. But God showed me through…
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 have been involved with Youth Dynamics in various capacities since 2021 and have absolutely fallen in love with the ministry. Each summer since then, I have spent at our Stonewater adventure base in the Leavenworth area as a summer Guide. The other three seasons have been…
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…