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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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February 07, 2024

Anne Clayton


An eighth generation Texan, Anne Clayton and her husband Chris live on a patch of land just outside of McKinney where they’ve raised chickens and their five children – all TeenPact alumni. The kids, not the chickens.   After her professional career as a software trainer, Anne spent decades coaching students in speech and debate […]

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February 07, 2024

Micah Jordan


Micah Jordan is from Clemson, South Carolina. He graduated in 2018 from Clemson University with a degree in Packaging Science. He has worked the past 3+ years as a Packaging Engineer in Memphis, TN and Asheville, NC. He joined Worldview Academy in 2022 while serving as their Camp Logistics Coordinator and Camp Director and now […]

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February 01, 2024

Emily Hutson


Emily grew up in Oklahoma City, but when she met her husband Alan working at a Texas summer camp, her heart was bound for The Lone Star State. Alan and Emily raised their three kids, Lauren, Molly, and Kyle, in Fort Worth and Sugar Land. In 2021, the couple relocated to Edmond, Oklahoma where Emily […]

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January 29, 2024

Don Miller


Don Miller has been married to his wife, Kimberly for 30 years and have five children who have been involved with TeenPact since moving to North Carolina in 2012. Mr. Miller is a graduate of Clemson University in Mechanical Engineering and participated in a campus ministry called Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Upon receiving a Masters […]

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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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October 13, 2023

Rebecca Humphrey


Rebecca resides in the beautiful, Upstate city of Oswego, New York. Even though she grew up in a small family with her dad, mom, and older brother, she has anything but a small personality. As an extrovert, Rebecca is willing to strike up a conversation with anyone and include others in different activities.   For […]

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August 07, 2023

Lauren Tate


Lauren was born and raised in Virginia; however, she attended her first State Class in South Dakota. She has moved multiple times in the past few years and temporarily resides in Montana.   Currently, she attends Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, where she is pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Women’s […]

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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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June 29, 2023

Isabella Wassel


Isabella was born in sunny Orlando, Florida, where she has lived her whole life. While Orlando is usually known for its theme parks, she cherishes Orlando for its nearby beaches and quaint coffee shops. Her favorite spot is Gideon’s Bakeshop, a favorite of the Wassel family. The Wassels are not your typical homeschool family since […]

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June 29, 2023

Blaise Timmons


Blaise was born and raised in Oregon, he has lived in many places, but for him, his home is the small town of Brownsville, Oregon. The Willamette Valley in Oregon is full of hiking trails, farms, lakes, and rivers. In the summer, Blaise enjoys all things outdoors except bugs. In the winter, you will find […]

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June 29, 2023

Ian Thomas


Ian is from Lee’s Summit, Missouri just outside of Kansas City. He has lived there his whole life and loves living near the city while still being near undisturbed nature. He loves the various weather the Midwest brings and loves enjoying the famous Kansas City barbeque. Ian has an older brother and a younger sister. […]

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June 29, 2023

Gabby Sharp


Gabriella — or Gabby, as she prefers to be called — is from the central state of Kansas, often considered to be the best ‘flyover state’. Gabby has grown up on a farm just outside of the small town of Humboldt and is the youngest of four girls. The Sharp family would consider themselves dedicated […]

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June 29, 2023

Noah Powers


Noah Powers is a lifelong native of the mitten-shaped state of Michigan, hailing from the small city of Lapeer, a town known for being home to the oldest courthouse in the entire state. While many may complain about Michigan’s harsh winters and blistering summers, Noah finds the four seasons of his state to be one […]

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June 29, 2023

Jake Pelchat


Jake was born and raised on the east coast of the Sunshine State in Melbourne, Florida. Living on the Space Coast, he grew up boating, going to the beach, and watching rocket launches from his front yard. Jake is twenty-nine minutes younger than his twin brother and also has an older sister.     As a […]

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June 29, 2023

Lauren Parker


​​Lauren comes from Chicago, Illinois, where she was born and raised. Known for the Bean, deep-dish pizza, and of course, Garrett’s popcorn, she loves the city’s skyline and its activities and bustle. Growing up, she could be found escaping the concrete jungle of Chicago and road-tripping and exploring the national parks of the U.S. with […]

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