Meet the Staff [Part 6]

Hello, I’m EJ Tiggs. I attend the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, IN. I’m working on earning a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Advertising. This summer will be my third summer working on staff at SpringHill. I’ve been a Red Brush Counselor, a Red Brush Area Director, and this summer I will be a Teen Service Team Area Director. Before working at SpringHill, I had been a camper in both InPursuit and TST.

I’m so glad that I get to work at SpringHill this summer because it gives me this great opportunity that I don’t get often, and that is being able to share the message of Christ with younger children and teens and mentor them. Being that I was a camper before, I value the counselors and leaders that helped me through middle school and high school. SpringHill isn’t just a summer camp; it’s a tool that helps young people grow in Christ. What I’m looking forward to the most are the life changing moments that are sure to come!

From the glittering lights of the Las Vegas strip to the scenic location of SpringHill tucked away in the woods of Indiana, this summer is going to be quite a drastic and refreshing change. My name is Nicole Zimmerman, and I have the privilege of serving as Director for the InPursuit program. I have been actively involved in youth ministry and performing arts ministries since 2005 and attended college in Las Vegas and California with my focus in Business Administration and Biblical Studies. I cannot wait to spend my summer at SpringHill because I believe so greatly in its purpose and vision. Seeing youth come to know and grow in the Lord while learning to connect everyday life and activities with their faith is the greatest blessing. I look most forward to connecting with the youth and seeing all the preparation and prayer come to life once camp weeks begin.

Meet the Staff [Part 5]

Hello! My name is Morgan Feeney. I am from Cincinnati, Ohio.  I am currently a student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio studying Strategic Communications. This summer I will be an InPursuit Area Director.

This will be my 8th summer at SpringHill! I was a camper for five years and this will be my third summer on staff. SpringHill has been a huge part of my life and a major component of my spiritual growth. As a camper, I always got the SpringHill experience and more. I had wonderful counselors and area directors who poured into me and shared their love for Christ. I went back home with a new mindset on how I wanted to live my life and on fire for the Lord. When I was finally able to be on staff, I was ecstatic. SpringHill has given SO much to me, and I was ready to give back to them. Being on staff has been such a rewarding experience and I can’t wait to see what God is going to do this summer.

This is my first year on the leadership team and I cannot wait for this summer to begin! I am excited to see SpringHill in a new way and to have counselors that I will get to spend the whole summer with. It will be a privilege to encourage them as they love on their campers and build relationships with them. I will be able to share my knowledge from being a counselor and what was beneficial for me, but also see them handle every situation on their own. I will also have a different relationship with campers this year, and I am very excited for that. I will not be with them all day, so my time will have to be more intentional and I will have to make every minute count. I absolutely love the middle school age and cannot wait to build my own relationships with them. I am counting down the days until I am back at SpringHill and get to be apart of such a powerful camp!

Hello! My name is Julia Mahlum.

I am from Oakdale, Minnesota.  I just finished up my junior year of school at Crown College in St. Bonifacious, Minnesota where I am double majoring in Christian Studies and Youth and Social Ministries.

This summer I will be the Business Services Intern.  I will be working with camp administration and camp finance.  I am excited to be at SpringHill because I have a passion for camp ministry, and this summer I feel that God has called me to SpringHill! I am looking forward to this new opportunity! I am most looking forward to what God is going to do this summer! I think God has a lot in store for my life, other staff members’ lives, and campers’ lives!

Meet the Staff [Part 3]

 Hello! My name is Ashley.

I am from Greenfield, IN, which is about 20 miles east of Indy. I am currently studying elementary education at Purdue University. I am going to be a Red Brush Area Director. I want to be at SpringHill this summer because I was there last summer for the first time ever and I absolutely loved it. I fell in love with the facility and I really enjoyed getting to know all of the staff. However, my favorite part, and what’s drawing me back this summer are the campers. It is awesome seeing how God grows them in just a matter of a few days. I like that SpringHill incorporates this into every aspect and activity of camp and I am so blessed to be a part of it. I am most looking forward to meeting the campers and helping them experience God, as well as encouraging them to grow in their relationship with Him.

Hello! My name is Anna.

I am a sophomore at Purdue University studying nursing. I was born in China, but I have been living in Chicago for the past 11 years. This summer, I will be working as Craft Lead, and I am so excited to see how God will be working in my life and the lives of campers and staff. I love SpringHill because of their mission in spreading God’s love to every person at camp- campers and staff. Last summer as a High Adventure Instructor, I saw how God strengthened every camper through His word to help him or her step out of their comfort zone and overcome their fears during the high adventure activities. I also experienced how God’s love empowered every staff that worked day and night to ensure that in the midst of the thrilling and fun camp activities, meaningful conversations about God were still happening.  For this summer, I am especially looking forward to working and building relationships with my team along with other staff, and to use my experience with God last summer as a resource of encouragement to them. I also can’t wait to see how God will change my life again through the campers. So all in all, I love SpringHill and I can’t wait for the summer to be here!

 

Meet the Staff [2]

Hello, I’m Sarah,

I am from Bluffton Ohio, but currently live in Upland Indiana where I attend Taylor University. I am studying Elementary Education as an undergrad and then plan to get my masters in counseling in hopes of becoming a school counselor someday.

I will be an Area Director for InPursuit girls. I attended SpringHill as a camper and was a counselor last year. I wanted to come back because of the atmosphere camp has. It¹s a time to let loose, be yourself, and grow spiritually. You are challenged everyday with different situations and events but it is worth every minute because of the relationships you build with the campers as well as being able to share the Lord so freely with so many people.

I am looking forward to being a return staff member but serving in a different position. I am excited to work with people from previous years and also to see campers from last year. I am also excited for the challenge of a new position and building relationships and encouraging the counselors.

I cannot wait until camp starts!!!

Hello! My name is Abby, and I am happy to introduce myself to you as the Redbrush Director for this summer. I am originally from West Chester,OH (just north of Cincinnati) where I grew up with two brothers, my mom and dad, and our dog Sandy. In 2007 I moved to Indiana to attend Ball State University and study elementary education. Since graduating last.

May, I have been working as an instructional assistant in an elementary school in Noblesville, IN. I have loved the past year of building relationships with children and working with them in reading and math.

Sometimes I think they teach me more than I teach them!

In the summer of 2010 I was a Redbrush Counselor, and I absolutely fell in love with the camp and ministry of SpringHill. To me, there is something so special about a camp atmosphere, and I am excited to spend this summer building relationships with others and growing closer to the founder and perfecter of faith, Jesus Christ. I look forward to experiencing the joy that I did during my past summer at SpringHill and seeing others experience that same joy for the first, second, or even tenth time. SpringHill has proven to be a magical place for many to encounter Christ, and I think the community we have with elementary, middle, and high school students (as well as college and adult staff) coming together is a chance for us to see a small glimpse of God’s Kingdom here on earth. While it is true that God is with us wherever we go, I am beyond excited that SpringHill is the place He chooses to go with me this summer. Bring on the warm weather, games, and campfires!

Meet the Staff [Part 1]

Over the next several weeks I will be taking one day a week to introduce you to a couple of our staff.  The staff members that will be included in these introductions are our Resident Staff and our Leadership staff.  Resident staff is the staff here at camp that leads the summer camp experience and would include Camp Center directors. (ie the TST Director) Typically the resident staff team is made up of individuals who have been around camp a while and have graduated college.  Leadership staff report directly to Resident staff and are the direct leads for counselors.  Leadership staff would include Area Directors.

I am excited to introduce you to our 2012 Summer Staff and as you will see in their short bios, they can’t wait for summer!

 Hello, my name is Chad Tribbett and I am from Westfield, Indiana. I am currently finishing my last semester at Indiana Wesleyan University as a Criminal Justice major and writing minor. This summer will be my third summer on staff and I will be serving as the Target Sports Lead.  As the target sports lead I will be in charge of archery, rifles, trap shooting, slingshots and of course, paintball.

I went to SpringHill a lot as a camper and loved every experience, and working there the last two years has really shown me how great of a ministry it is and how rewarding it is for everyone involved. It’s an incredible opportunity to serve Christ and kids while having an awesome time.

I am looking forward to getting connected with staff and campers and seeing how God is going to use the camp to further His kingdom this summer.

My name is Amy Kappel.  I am a sophomore at Indiana University studying nursing.  I am so excited to be the kitchen lead for SpringHill this summer! I started coming to SpringHill when I was in high school, and they haven’t been able to keep me away since.

This will be my third year working in the kitchen and my second year as kitchen lead.  I am so excited to see all the remarkable ways God is going to work this summer at SpringHill.  It is truly humbling to see so many campers come to Christ as well as see the staff around you grow in His presence.   I can’t wait for summer 2012!