Nathan is an experienced Camp Pastor who has frequently served in Children’s Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and various camp staff roles. He earned his Biblical and Theological Studies degree with an emphasis on Worship and Pastoral Studies from Boyce College of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently working towards his Masters of Divinity. He currently serves as the interim pastor for Calvary Baptist Church in Greenwood, IN and as the Bible Teacher for Greenwood Christian Academy working with Middle School and High School students. Nathan has focused on increasing a love for the Church among young believers, encouraging them to trust God’s desire for the Church’s loving community to be the best place to grow in Christlikeness and to glorify God with every thought, word, and deed in the name of Jesus.

Carman Hammond grew up in Southern IN and found his love for music and worship early in life. At age three, he started playing drums and singing with his parents. At age 11, he started playing guitar, writing his own songs, and leading worship for small groups. Through high school he led worship for several area churches and then went into full-time worship and pastoral ministry at age 20. In 2011, Carman graduated with his bachelors degree in Biblical studies with an emphasis in worship ministry from Cincinnati Christian University. He now serves as the Worship Pastor for Graceland Baptist church in New Albany, IN. Carman has been married to his wife Lauren for 13 years and together they have four children. When he's not playing guitar or singing, Carman enjoys watching movies at home and at the theatre, camping, drinking coffee, playing basketball, and hanging out with his family. ​

Rayden is a church planter in the St. Louis area. He and his wife Sarah have three kids: Kaleb, Nathan, and Aubri Jane. Rayden is passionate about living everyday life for Jesus, and he is excited to pastor Red Hill Church in Edwardsville, IL. He is an engaging story teller and a passionate evangelist. He believes that this generation has the opportunity to finish the task and usher in the return of Jesus. Rayden believes that there has never been a better time to be alive, a better time to serve the local church, or a better equipped generation to reach the world for Jesus

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Chris Kern has been on staff with the youth ministry Young Life since 2007. In 2016, Chris left the Indianapolis ministry to serve as the leader for Fort Wayne's Young Life outreach to Snider, Northside, Homestead high schools, and Canterbury School.

​Young Life's vision is to serve as a lifeline for kids, one kid at a time. Over the last twenty years, Greater Fort Wayne Young Life has expanded into four high schools, with more in their sights in 2018. Chris and his leadership team is developing a network of leaders and committee members who will serve specific communities in Allen county. Young Life's five year goal includes expansion into two additional high schools.