summer camp speakers

Kids Camps

  • Jesse Joyner

    Jesse performs an astonishing program of superior juggling, balancing, illusions, and comedy - all the while using his routines (and audience volunteers) to tell the story of Jesus Christ. He started in the professional entertainment arena at age 17 and has since performed his juggling all over the world - from Israel to Albania to Belize to the United States.

    Beginning in June of 2007, Jesse has been traveling full-time in ministry presenting programs for churches, camps and schools all over the U.S. Jesse's routines are engaging and often rely on audience participation and find relevant, meaningful ways for children to learn about God's kingdom and plan. He lives in Richmond, VA with this wife Sarah and three young children.

    Learn more about Jesse here.

  • Steve Winger

    The “Juggler for Jesus” makes the message of the Gospel come alive with his world class combination of juggling, comedy and challenging biblical teaching. You never know what you may see flying through the air: raw eggs, machetes, cannon balls, globes, or giant Chinese YoYos. Get ready to get involved as you enjoy the powerful message of this creative artist.

    Learn more about Steve here.

  • Ryan Coatney

    Ryan Coatney is the founder and pastor of Grace Story Church in Nashville, TN, and the creator of Cross Formed Kids, a discipleship curriculum for families aimed at building a faith that lasts. He has two decades of experience teaching children, both as a camp and event speaker and “small batch” as a classical school teacher. Ryan and his wife Emily live in Nashville with their three kids. If you want to talk for hours, ask him about bar-b-que or Kentucky basketball.

  • Zack Owens

    Zack is a pastor, counselor, and LFR alumnus who has been sharing the gospel with children for the past 15 years in schools, summer camps, and churches. Combining music, storytelling, and in depth Bible study, Zack seeks to make the richness of Scripture compelling and accessible for even the youngest kids. When he’s not teaching or counseling, you can find him out on the golf course or over a pot of red beans and rice. He met his wife Kristen on a summer camp ropes course, and they have 3 children.

  • Kimberly Gingrich

    Kimberly is passionate about sharing with kids and students the incredible news that Jesus loves them and has a purpose for their lives!

    Kimberly has served in Children’s and Family ministry for over 20 years and currently serves as the Children’s Pastor at Hillcrest Covenant Church in Kansas City, MO. She also loves partnering with other leaders in ministry as a coach and consultant with ministrygroove.com.

    She is so excited to be a part of life-changing camps this summer at Lake Forest Ranch!

Student Camps

  • Steve Miller

    Steve teaches the message of “Christ in you the hope of glory” in a powerful way. He often draws from the Old Testament accounts of men like Noah, Jonah, Daniel, Abraham, and David to bring home the richness of the Christ-life that was shadowed beautifully in the lives of those important men of the faith. Steve has a depth, humility and passion for Christ that radiates through his anointed teaching. He has been the author of our Student Camp Bible Studies for many years.

  • Jason Curry

    Jason is a student pastor and a frequent speaker at student camps & retreats. He is an avid college football fan and loves the outdoors— especially duck and deer hunting. Jason is married to his high school sweetheart, Courtney. They have two daughters, Carson & Cameron. His powerful message of the transformation that happened in his own life and that is available to all in Christ has made him a favorite at Lake Forest. Jason is also the founder of Finish Empty®.

    Learn more at finishempty.com

  • Walt Barnes

    Walt is a graduate of Ole Miss, NOBTS, and a doctoral candidate at SEBTS. He is pastor of New Palestine Baptist Church in Picayune, MS. He is passionate about expository preaching that helps students understand the meaning and application of God’s Word. His wife Catherine is an electrical engineer with Mississippi Power. They have 2 daughters: Izzy and Lottie Moon.

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