Tag: staff profile
Camp has a way of bringing people into your life who tend to stick around. Sometimes it’s a spouse. Sometimes it’s lifelong friendships. For the Barnholdts, it was both! Before they even knew it, God had been weaving Gabby and Alex’s stories together. Somewhere in the stitching, He threaded Pine Cove right through the middle—turning […]
Tags: inside the cove, staff profile
by Pine Cove
When Craig and Carrie Langemeier first arrived at Pine Cove back in 1995, they had no way of knowing they’d still be serving at camp 30 years later! Craig spent many years as director of the Ranch youth camp and the Woods family camp, and now serves as Pine Cove’s President. Join “Dutch” and “Dutchess” […]
Tags: anniversary, craig and carrie langemeier, staff profile, transformed
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Emma Hancock
Some people don’t just work at camp—they let it shape who they are from the ground up! Meet Jesse “Schmoe” Garner, the Senior Director of Brand Engagement, whose Pine Cove journey began nearly twenty years ago when he first stepped onto property as a Forge student. From pioneering Pine Cove’s digital presence to refining the […]
Tags: full time staff, HQ, staff profile
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Mina Hudson
Ever met someone who literally lives and breathes Pine Cove? Someone whose summers are basically measured in iconic blob flights, porch cheers, and seriously fun shenanigans? Meet Colin “Sneaky Pete” Post! As the Ridge associate director, Colin has spent at least part of every single summer of his life on Pine Cove grounds (yes, every […]
Tags: full time staff, Ridge, staff profile
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Mina Hudson
If you’ve ever wondered who actually wins all of those raffles and giveaways you see online, Kara “Crashy” Muyia might be your person! Kara has been part of the Pine Cove family since third grade, worked as a summer staffer, and now brings her heart and energy to camp full-time. When she’s not sharing her […]
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Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Mina Hudson
Ever wonder who keeps all the lights, sound, and video running at camp… and maybe also builds zip lines in their backyard for fun? Meet Jason “Technical Fowl” Koert! Whether he’s designing clever tech solutions, 3D-printing gadgets for random projects, or baking delicious cinnamon rolls for birthdays, Jason brings creativity, problem-solving, and serious fun to […]
Tags: full time staff, ministry, staff profile
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Mina Hudson
Ever wonder who shows up to camp ready to mentor high school girls… and maybe also covered head-to-toe in green paint? Meet Avery “Queen Juice” Fink! Whether she’s leading campers through crazy fun activities, causing a little (totally intentional) chaos on stage, or pointing staffers to Jesus in the middle of all the camp madness, […]
Tags: ministry, shores, staff profile, youth camp
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Mina Hudson
Christina just celebrated her 20th summer at Pine Cove—that’s two whole decades of camp energy and memories! She’s the behind-the-scenes hero at the registration desk, making sure every camper’s journey starts off right. In this chat, Christina spills on how the Lord led her to camp, what parenting has taught her about God’s love, and […]
Tags: ministry, staff, staff profile
Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Mina Hudson
As the Men’s Director of Pine Cove’s Forge program, Tyler has seen discipleship from a lot of angles. From his early days as a City summer staffer to serving with Pine Cove’s now-retired outdoor education program, and now to helping shape the lives of young men through the Forge, Tyler’s journey has come full circle. […]
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Inside the Cove | Staff Profile
by Mina Hudson
Ever wondered, “Self, who takes care of the boats at Pine Cove when camp’s not in session?” Meet Jace “Papa” Hardy! From sailing on a banana boat to fixing broken parts, Jace handles everything in (and out!) of the water for our Southeast region. Cruise through his interview to learn how he got his camp […]
Tags: ministry, southeast, staff profile