Shane Land

About Shane Land

One thing that became very clear to Shane when he started with Youth Dynamics was that there was not a lot of whitewater to experience growing up in Kansas. In fact, his first day of whitewater rafting was his first day of whitewater guide training with Youth Dynamics. He started as an intern in 2007. From 2008 to 2020, he served as one of the organization’s Staffing Managers. Also, since 2010 served as the River Manager for the Washington Adventure base located at Stonewater. In that time, he has paddled just over 8,500 miles! He has been enthusiastically committed to his title of Lead Raft Dance Facilitator since 2010.

One of the greatest gifts of the last 15 years of work and service with Youth Dynamics at Stonewater has been the opportunity to see God’s tremendous generosity. His generosity in the expanse and majesty of creation as we explore wild and mysterious places with students on trips. He also regularly witnesses God’s generosity through the gifts of ministry and financial partners.

He is excited to see the mission of Youth Dynamics continue to move forward as he leads in his current role at Youth Dynamics as Director of Development at Stonewater. Most of his focus outside of non-field time is on organizational financial health and development initiatives at Stonewater. More than ever, I know my identity in Him is to be a “Witness to Generosity” – To His abundance!!

Some things about Shane that are important to his story. He grew up in Kansas on a cattle ranch. He met Jesus for the first time through the great love of the people at a small country church, Grenola Christian Church. While nearly committing to a State University, he felt led to attend and later graduate from Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO. There, he met his wife, Kady, and felt the strong urge of God to pursue vocational youth ministry.

A motto that has permeated Shane’s life since 2008 is, “Give it some heat!” It is motivation to leave nothing behind, not walking away and giving up, in relationships and ministry, going for it! Shane and Kady have been married since 2003 and have 2 children, Malachi and Elsy. Some things he enjoys: holding hands with his wife, parenting with her, playing Legos and catch with Malachi, dancing and snuggles with Elsy, Virgil’s Root Beer, sports of all kinds, rooting for the KSU Wildcats, and nice juicy burgers!

Contact Info

509-763-3161
sland@yd.org