Jonathan Nazigian (“Marshal Jon”) spent his summers growing up at The Ranch and served as the camp director for 14 years. He, his wife Debbie, and their three boys love camping ministry and seeing what God can do through His Word! Jonathan regularly speaks to children, teens, and adults across the country. Jonathan is the founder and lead communicator over All Things Integrated®, and he currently serves as the Bible Department Chair at Wilmington Christian School. He and his family live in Wilmington, Delaware.

Tricia (aka, “Trick Shot Tricia”) has a longstanding love for The Ranch. She was born and raised in Brazil as a missionary kid, which is where her passion for evangelism and multi-ethnic ministry began. She first served as a Ranch counselor in 2013 and then became the program coordinator for the next several summers. She graduated from Word of Life Bible Institute and completed a Biblical Studies degree at Clark Summit University. Today, she is a Young Life missionary serving inner city youth in the public schools of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tricia uses engaging storytelling to help the Bible come alive for children so they can understand how much God loves them and wants a relationship with them.

Tim Patterson (aka, “Chief Straight Arrow”) graduated from Word of Life Bible Institute in 1979 and went on to complete a major in Bible and a minor in Christian Education through Lancaster Bible College in 1982. Since that time, he has ministered in multiple churches and a mission board. For 18 years, Tim taught the Children’s Ministry course in Word of Life’s sophomore program. Tim has also served as a traveling children’s evangelist, and he has spoken at children’s camps (including Word of Life Ranch) for 30 years.

We’re still working out who the speaker will be for this week, but you can be sure it’ll be someone who will challenge your campers with scripture and integrity!

We’re still working out who the speaker will be for this week, but you can be sure it’ll be someone who will challenge your campers with scripture and integrity!

John and Christy served as camp directors at The Ranch from 1994 to 2005. In January of 2006, they moved to South Africa where they continued to serve with Word of Life. God has used Africa to develop their love for people and culture in many ways. You will often hear them say that Africa did not need John and Christy Page, but the Pages needed Africa. They continue to live in South Africa and are heading up a strategy to expand the gospel reach of Word of Life across the continent. It is a special treat for them to return to the camp God used to prepare them for the foreign mission field. They are thrilled to be sharing with your children this summer.