The Blog



December 08, 2025

Riley Skeen


Riley Skeen lives in the Dallas area, though he grew up in Farmington, New Mexico. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Thomas Edison State University. Riley has worked for a variety of ministry settings over the past several years. He loves spending time with friends—especially outdoors—whether that’s hiking, playing sports, or continuing […]

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December 08, 2025

Ken Tangel


Ken Tangel lives in Geneseo, New York, with his wife, Laura. They have been married for 23 years and are parents to a large and lively crew—seven biological children and two “borrowed” kiddos who have become part of the family. Ken attended SUNY Geneseo and Trinity Evangelical College of the Bible, and in 2016 earned […]

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December 08, 2025

Chad Fryer Jr.


Chad Fryer lives in Lynchburg, Virginia, though he grew up in Tyrone, Georgia. He is married to his wife, Annalee. Chad holds a B.S. in Youth Ministry from Liberty University and is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity there as well. He currently serves as a Student Service Counselor in Liberty’s Registrar’s Office. Chad loves […]

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December 08, 2025

Kevin Gentler


Kevin Gentzler lives in Leavenworth, Kansas, though he grew up in Joplin, Missouri. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Missouri Southern State University, a Master of Organizational Leadership from Regent University, and a Doctorate of Management and Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix. Kevin is a retired Army officer and former professor. […]

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December 08, 2025

Ryan McGaughey


Ryan McGaughey lives in Independence, Missouri, though he originally grew up in Kansas City. He is married to his wife, Megan, and works in sales as a lighting and energy consultant for Voss Lighting. A Journeyman Electrician and graduate of the Abundant Life Leadership Institute, Ryan is deeply involved in ministry—he’s an ordained deacon, teaches […]

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December 08, 2025

Scott Sears


Scott Sears lives in Vancouver, Washington, though he grew up in Aberdeen. He holds a B.A. from Pacific Lutheran University, studying Recreational Programming and Psychology. Scott works as a Senior Account Manager for Antibiotics with Merck Pharmaceuticals. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Kristin, and their family, as well as […]

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December 08, 2025

Reagan Tifft


Reagan Tifft lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, though he grew up in New Braunfels, Texas. He holds a B.S. in Computer Information Technology from Oral Roberts University and works as a software developer. Reagan enjoys spending time with his wife, Mariah, and their son, as well as tinkering with machines, tackling DIY projects, and getting outdoors […]

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December 08, 2025

Shane Richardson


Shane Richardson lives in the small town of Holden, Missouri, though he originally grew up in Independence. He is married to his wife, Christy, and together they have raised four children who have all gone through TeenPact. Shane holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing, as well as a vocational ministries […]

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December 08, 2025

John David Thompson


JohnDavid Thompson lives in Woodstock, Georgia, though he grew up not far away in Canton. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Thomas Edison State College, an M.Div., a Th.M. in Old Testament Studies, and a Ph.D. in Old Testament, Hebrew, and Semitic Languages. JohnDavid serves bi-vocationally as a pastor at Canton Bible Church and as […]

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December 08, 2025

Scott Duncan


Scott Duncan grew up in Lubbock, Texas, and now lives in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, with his wife, Jen. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management from Oregon State University and a Master of Arts in International Relations from New England College. Scott currently serves with the Department of the Navy as the […]

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March 05, 2024

Dr. Dave Gibson


Dave Gibson is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Christian Education at Lee University, a Master of Divinity from the Church of God School of Theology and in 2006, he completed his doctoral program in Strategic Leadership and Organizational Development from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA.   […]

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January 23, 2024

Willie Hintze


Willie Hintze has been living in Chandler, AZ (southeastern suburb of Phoenix) since 2011 when he joined the College of Education faculty at Grand Canyon University. Willie was a band director in Texas and Arizona for almost 20 years, and now teaches graduate students in education. He has also served as a full-time pastor in […]

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July 13, 2023

Daniel Jones


Daniel calls Corinth home, a small Civil War town in Northeast Mississippi with his wife Ginger and 3 girls, Allie, Macy, and Bailey Reese. He graduated from Mississippi State in Marketing and sold motorcycles and ATV’s before his call to Student Ministry in 2006. When you don’t find Daniel at the church, you will likely […]

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February 07, 2023

Chris May


Chris; his wife Danielle; and their three children, Grant, Tyler, and Elizabeth called Texas home their entire lives until moving to Virginia when Chris came to work for TeenPact. Prior to starting this job he worked at Dell for 23 years. In his free time, Chris enjoys sports (primarily pickle ball & ultimate frisbee these […]

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January 19, 2022

Micah Gibson


Micah Gibson now lives in beautiful Colorado with his wife Rebekah and their son David after he grew up in the also beautiful, but way too humid, Florida. He is committed to helping students think and live in accordance with a biblical worldview and understands that task to be his life’s calling.   Micah attended […]

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January 19, 2022

Ollie Erickson


Ollie Erickson grew up dreaming of attending the US Air Force Academy and becoming a fighter pilot. These dreams came true, but it wasn’t until his first flying assignment that he came to know the Lord and Ollie’s life was transformed. He and his wife Casey soon moved to Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi, […]

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