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Caleb Phelps

Caleb, a New England native, serves as the youth pastor at Crosspointe Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN. Caleb’s enthusiastic preaching encourages teens and juniors to become true disciples of Jesus Christ.

Joe Kopp

Joe traveled on the Frazor Evangelistic Team before heading to Kaysville Bible Church in Utah to become assistant pastor in 2015. His enthusiasm and love for the Lord comes out in his preaching to juniors. The staff and campers love his practical preaching.

Will Galkin

Will has been used by God both as an evangelist and church planter. He is a favorite speaker at TWNE and his passion for teens is evidenced in his Gospel-centered preaching.

Steve Pettit

After almost 30 years in evangelism, Steve became president of Bob Jones University in 2014. His deep burden to inspire young people to pursue Christ is evidenced by his powerful and heart-stirring preaching.

Joe Fant

Joe served as a youth pastor for 2 years and as the program director at The Wilds in North Carolina for over 5 years. He is now the Senior Pastor of Community Baptist Church in South Bend, Indiana. Through his experience and personality, Joe has a great connection with teens and is passionate about preaching the Word to them.

Ben Farrell

Ben serves as the outreach pastor at Colonial Hills Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN. Having grown up in an evangelist’s home, Ben’s passion for preaching and discipleship is fueled from years of experience serving local churches, Christian schools, and camps.

Andy Gleiser

Andy served as youth pastor at Burge Terrace Baptist Church in Indianapolis for 13 years before starting full-time evangelism is 2014. Andy shares his father’s passion for preaching God’s Word to teens and adults alike. He also enjoyed writing new hymns exalting Christ and His cross.

Mark Kittrell

Mark serves in evangelism, church planting, and as director of Pacific Rim Ministries International.  Mark desires to see young people grow in their love for Christ and serve Him whole-heartedly.

Ron DeGarde

Having served the Lord through evangelism for over 20 years, Ron is a kind and friendly servant. He has a deep desire to see teens know Christ and grow in Him.

Sam Horn

Although he is one of the Executive Vice Presidents of Bob Jones University, Sam gives six weeks of his summer to invest in teens at The Wilds CIT programs both in New England and North Carolina. Teens love his down-to-earth style that helps them relate biblical truth to their everyday life.

Steve Stodola

Steve serves as Rand Hummel’s assistant and as the CIT Coordinator at The Wilds of New England. He has a deep and genuine desire to help teenagers grow and mature in their relationship with Christ.

Tom Krampert

Tom has served at Greater Rhode Island Baptist Temple in Johnston, Rhode Island, since 2003. He has invested countless hours teaching the Word of God, counseling young people, and building meaningful relationships with families in his church. His Bible-centered and practical approach to preaching makes him a refreshing, real, and relevant speaker. He and his wife, Christy, have 2 children.

Denise Cunningham

Denise has been a pastor’s wife for 36 years, serving alongside her husband, Dale. They serve at Boones Creek Bible Church in Johnson City, Tennessee. The ministry in her home has been paramount, but God has also graciously allowed her to speak, both in her church and across the United States, at ladies’ events.

It is her joy to minister to women through the teaching of God’s Word using simple, practical helps they can apply to their daily lives. Dale and Denise have 2 married daughters.

Erin Jones

Erin is the executive director of the Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University. She speaks for many different audiences, including speech and drama courses at the university level. Erin balances her work and home responsibilities, while also enjoying acting and studying art history. She and her husband, Stephen,have depended on God to carry them through the last 7 years, as Stephen has battled Lyme disease. The Joneses have 3 children.

Jim Nason

Jim serves as pastor of New Durham Church in New Hampshire. Jim and his wife, Pat, are grateful for the years God has allowed them to minister to people, and count it an honor to preach His Word. The Nasons have 4 adult sons.

John Ludka

John is a native New Englander, growing up in Rhode Island and Connecticut. He is the founding pastor of Community Baptist Church in Groton, Connecticut. He loves meeting people and investing in their spiritual lives. John focuses on the need to understand the Word of God for oneself and how to live it out practically. John and his wife, Bonnie, have 5 sons.

Rusty Smith

Rusty Smith is the senior pastor of Mikado Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia, where he has served since 2001. Prior to 2001, he and his wife, Lisa, served in youth work. The Smiths have 1 son and 1 daughter.

Matt Williams

Matt Williams has been involved in Student Leadership Conferences for over 25 years. He has a passion to see teens understand true leadership in their homes, churches, and schools. He co-authored the book Biblical Leadership-Becoming a Different Kind of Leader with Ken Collier and authored How To Be A Team Player and Enjoy It--a study in Staff Relationships.  He now speaks around the country on staff relationships, leadership, and biblical worldview.

Rand Hummel

After serving for 25 years as the program director for The Wilds in North Carolina, Rand moved to New Hampshire to be the director of The Wilds of New England. He is known as a “friend of teens” as can be heard in his preaching and seen in his writings. When camp is not in session, Rand travels all over the country to speak to teens and families.

Steve Stodola

Steve serves as Rand Hummel’s assistant and as the CIT Coordinator at The Wilds of New England. He has a deep and genuine desire to help teenagers grow and mature in their relationship with Christ.