BRYAN NEWTON
Director
Bryan leads the full-time staff at Truett and sets the direction and goals for the ministry.
Camp Moment: Seeing people in an environment where they can minister to and encourage one another.
Camp Recreation: Mountain biking
Life Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and He will make your paths straight.”
BLAKE HUGHES
Facilities & Maintenance Manager
Blake handles keeping the camp functional and looking beautiful.
Camp Moment: Witnessing guests have a new sense of readiness for the Gospel.
Camp Recreation: Corn Hole
Life Verse: Isaiah 6:8: Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”
And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
MATT BRUBAKER
COMMUNICATIONS & RETREATS MANAGER
Matt oversees social media, website, and touching base with upcoming groups before hosting them.
Camp Moment: Helping guests connect with each other and God.
Camp Recreation: Archery
Life Verse: Ephesians 2:10: For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
QUINCY SHEPHARD
PROGRAMS & INTERNS COORDINATOR
Quincy runs our programs while overseeing our interns and summer staff.
Camp Moment: Seeing my staff grow as people, friends, and family.
Camp Recreation: Mountain Biking
Life Verse: Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
SUSIE GREEAR
GUEST SERVICES
Susie helps guests with booking their next incredible stay at Truett, manages the office, HR, and finances.
Camp Moment: Seeing the campers’ excitement as they arrive at camp!
Camp Recreation: Fishing
Life Verse: Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
RISE Leaders
Our RISE (Relational, Intentional, Spiritual, Experiential) LEadershiP program is for 18-25 year-olds to advance their education, Skills, Experience, and Spiritual Development to be equipped for lIfe, Ministry, and Career.
CAROLINE ALEXIOU
MINISTRY ASSISTANT/FOOD SERVICE COORDINATOR
Camp Moment: Seeing campers and counselors grow through new experiences outside of their comfort zone
Camp Recreation: Tubing
Life Verse: Exodus 14:29-31 But the Israelites had walked through the sea of dry ground, with the waters like a wall to them on their right and their left. That day Jehovah saved Israel from the power of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the seashore. When Israel saw the great power that Jehovah used against the Egyptians, the people feared the Lord and believed in him.
ABIGAIL BENEDICT
RISE LEADER
Camp Moment: Late night worship on the Island campout
Camp Recreation: Kayaking
Life Verse: Isaiah 52:7-10 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who brign good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God regins!”…The Lord will lay bare His holy arm in the sight of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.
Galatians 6:9
"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
Getting Involved
Join the Team
Learn more about our current openings! We occasionally have full-time positions and are always hiring for summer staff.
Become a Volunteer
We accept volunteers year-round to help with food service, projects, maintenance, and housekeeping.
Partner with Us
Pray, donate, and support our mission of advancing the Kingdom of God through outdoor ministry.
