SUPPORT FAMILILES
Learn more about the families that will be helping during each session of camp!
Each session we have a host family, speaker and worship leader that will be supporting you and your family!
Session 1
Worship Leader: Nathan Spencer
Speaker: Aaron Scarbrough
Host Family: Schmidt Family
Session 2
Worship Leader: Jared McKinney
Speaker: Craig Albracht
Host Family: Freeby Family
Session 3
Worship Leader: Jonny Hughes
Jonny Hughes is the Worship and Arts Associate at First Baptist Church in Lubbock, Texas. He and his wife Megan were married on April 30, 2022, and they have 2 golden retriever fur babies. He began leading worship for middle school, high school, and college students in 2013, and since being ordained for the ministry in 2016, he has lead worship for the church’s modern service on Sunday mornings. Because of his Biblically prescribed job description to, “train and equip God’s people for His Kingdom in the world,” Jonny gravitates to music as a tool. He believes that rhythm and tempo build a space for individual believers to participate collectively, harmony provides opportunities for each unique member to contribute their distinct, God-given identity to the portrait of praise, and lyrics born from Scripture are mysteriously capable of anchoring God’s people in the Truth inherited by each generation of Christianity since the apostles.
“Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom He gives. Sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” Colossians 3:16 NLT
Speaker: Cody McMurray
As the pastor of Redeemer Church, I am dedicated to cultivating a Christ-centered community in Wichita Falls, TX. Our theological vision at Redeemer Church is centered on God’s gospel, God’s mission, and God’s church, guided by Isaiah 45:22 ESV: “Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other.” We believe in the transformative power of the Gospel, the importance of disciple-making, and the significance of building a loving church family. Our life’s mission is to create an environment where believers grow in faith, engage with the Gospel in their everyday lives, and prioritize relationships built on life with Jesus. By focusing on these core principles, Redeemer Church serves as a beacon of hope and love, demonstrating the profound impact of a life dedicated to God’s mission. Our family is committed to fostering deep connections and supporting one another as we seek to glorify God through our worship, discipleship, and evangelism efforts. In doing so, we embody the essence of what it means to embrace “ALL of Christ, for ALL of life.”
Host Family: Davis Family
Session 4
Worship Leader: Lance Couch
Speaker: Bill Watson
Host Family: Dent Family
Reed and LeAnn Dent live in Kirksville, MO with their three boys, Briggs, Jack, and Graham. Reed serves as a campus minister at Truman State University and LeAnn works as a professional counselor at the local VA. They’ve been coming to Glorieta since 2015 and consider its people, mountains, pine trees, and stars as their home away from home.
Session 5
Worship Leader: Noah Mitchell
Speaker: Caleb Panter
Caleb Panter aspires to raise up Jesus followers who have a clear sense of calling and direction that live bold, courageous, wholehearted lives of purpose – one moment at a time. Caleb’s deepest desire is to motivate people to be momentageous (courageous in the moment). To do this, he encourages people to practice courageous vulnerability, contagious connection,
creative curation, compassionate candor, and to celebrate others with confetti explosions. With a diverse background that includes coaching basketball at the high school and collegiate level, Bible Faculty and Senior High Dean of Students, serving the local church as an Executive Pastor as well as consulting and coaching organizations and individuals, Caleb has attempted to be faithful to God’s call on his life and partner with what God is doing in the world.
Caleb’s education includes a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Juris Doctor. Caleb serves at Fellowship Dallas as the Executive Pastor of Ministries and lives in Richardson, TX with his favorite people – wife Addi (worship leader, vocal coach, and accountant), daughter Charli and son Rhett.
Host Family: Heinz Family
We are the Heinz family…Mike , Sarah, Joshua (15), Benjamin (13) and Maribeth (11). We live in Richardson, Texas and attend Dallas Bible Church. It has been our privilege to serve God’s kingdom working on church staff, Christian camp staff, overseas missions, and with youth for a combined 50+ years of ministry. Our family enjoys spending time together, playing games and watching movies. You are also likely to find us in the great outdoors, camping, fishing, riding bikes, and playing sports together. This will be our third year at Glorieta and look forward to meeting everyone!
Session 6
Worship Leader: Jeff Fair & Family
Speaker: Adam Bailey
Adam Bailey grew up in the Bay Area California and met his now wife Joanie at Azusa Pacific University in Los Angeles. They now have two wonderful kids, Noah (4) and Brooklyn (2). Adam worked in the marketplace in sales management for 8 years in large companies and startups, but knew in college that one day God would call him into pastoral ministry. They moved to Denver in 2014 and joined a brand new church plant. In 2019 he was hired on as the Operations Director. Shortly after, he was offered a full-time Church Planting Residency at a church in Fort Collins Colorado to prepare to start a new church. After two and a half years at the residency, the Bailey family and 20 others are finally moving down to Denver this summer to officially plant Skyline church!
Host Family: Magnuson Family
Session 7
Worship Leader: Dave Morton & Family
Hi, I’m Dave Morton. My wife Christine and I met in our youth group as teenagers, have been married for 19 years, and have four boys- Evan (15), Caleb (13), Gibson (11), & Lincoln (8). I’m a pastor at Via Church in Mesa, AZ where I have served for 20 years in various roles over the years: youth ministry, music ministry, adult discipleship and preaching/teaching. In my current role, I manage to do a little bit of each of those things, and I love it! I also serve on a regional team for the Surge Network- an interdenominational network of churches putting Jesus on display in our city. We have been a part of Family Camp at Glorieta since 2017. Our family has reaped massive relational and spiritual benefits through this ministry and we count it a privilege to be a small part of it!
Speaker: Matthew & Leah Tisthammer
Host Family: Castorena Family
Chris has the joy and privilege to be married to Hannah and is Daddy to Elliot, Baby C, Annaliese & Elijah. Chris has the pleasure to serve First Baptist Church of Santa Fe as the Family Pastor. He surrendered to God’s calling to the ministry in college while serving at a Christian camp in Texas. The Lord has led him to serve Churches in Texas, North Carolina & New Mexico. Chris has a Bachelor’s degree in Business & Administration from West Texas A&M and a Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Seminary. Chris loves spending time with his familia, exploring the outdoors and eating good food, especially hatch green chiles & ice cream! Above all, he treasures Jesus and is passionate about teaching the Bible & Making Disciples of Jesus. He hopes your family feels welcomed, known and loved at Family Camp!
Session 8
Worship Leader: Kyle & Kristy Smith
Kyle and Kristy have been leading worship together for over 20 years. They met at Berklee College of Music, then worked as musicians in Boston and New York City. Kyle served as the worship leader for 2 churches in San Antonio before beginning his current position. He now serves as the director of worship for Grace Community Church in Lindale, Texas. Kyle, Kristy, Wyatt, and Mae love Glorieta and are excited for the life change the Lord will bring about as families worship, play, and grow together!
Speaker: Steve Jones
Host Family: Dewitt Family
With nearly 24 years of ministry experience serving various congregations in both Arkansas and Texas, James’ passion has been to come alongside parents as they grow in understanding their role as the primary faith trainers of their homes. He and his wife Emily have four incredible daughters.
Session 9
Worship Leader: Zach Dietz
Speaker: Reggie Rice & Dustin Tappan
Reggie & Kristin Rice
Reggie, and his wife Kristin, have a passion for helping families win at what matters most. As high school sweethearts with four kids ranging from ages 10-to-20, Reggie and Kristin love to use humor and encouragement to share practical insights to help families maximize joy in their homes. When not making memories at Glorieta, Reggie serves as the Director of Discipleship and Training at Christ’s Church of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ.
Dustin & Megan Tappan
Dustin has been married to Megan for 20 years. Together they have two kids ages 18 and 15. Dustin has been the Next Gen lead at Christ Church the Valley in Peoria AZ since May of 2001. This is a multi-site Christian Church in the Phoenix area. He holds a bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministry from Manhattan Christian College in Manhattan KS and a master’s degree in leadership from Hope International University in Southern California. Dustin loves all things outdoors, sports, fitness, adventure, and movies. He loves the topics of parenting, apprenticing to Jesus, marriage, and the power of the local church.
Host Family: Reggie Rice & Dustin Tappan
Reggie & Kristin Rice
Reggie, and his wife Kristin, have a passion for helping families win at what matters most. As high school sweethearts with four kids ranging from ages 10-to-20, Reggie and Kristin love to use humor and encouragement to share practical insights to help families maximize joy in their homes. When not making memories at Glorieta, Reggie serves as the Director of Discipleship and Training at Christ’s Church of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ.
Dustin & Megan Tappan
Dustin has been married to Megan for 20 years. Together they have two kids ages 18 and 15. Dustin has been the Next Gen lead at Christ Church the Valley in Peoria AZ since May of 2001. This is a multi-site Christian Church in the Phoenix area. He holds a bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministry from Manhattan Christian College in Manhattan KS and a master’s degree in leadership from Hope International University in Southern California. Dustin loves all things outdoors, sports, fitness, adventure, and movies. He loves the topics of parenting, apprenticing to Jesus, marriage, and the power of the local church.