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After finishing his BA in Biblical Studies from Providence College, Jon began a one year internship opportunity at SABC in 1991. Little did he know that this one year would turn into a life career with the camp – first for 5 years as a Program Director, then 25 years in his present role as Executive Director. Jon is passionate about the way God uses camp to touch and transform lives. The stories of God working are endless. Jon is married to Melissa who shares in the love for camp ministry and serves as a teacher in a local school. They have 3 children – Nolan, Norah, and Nate – with the youngest still at home. Jon enjoys following the Calgary Flames, a tall cold Coca Cola on ice, Ford trucks and most of all a steak with a baked potato, all the fixings, and corn on the cob!
Summer 2023 will be my eleventh summer serving at SABC. I started in 2013 as a cook at the Fort and then applied for the new Guest Services Manager position for the fall of that year and began that role in October of 2013. My position has evolved in many ways and now in addition to managing all things rental group related I also spend a good portion of my time co-facilitating seasonal Human Resources management.
I live in Vulcan, Alberta with my husband James and my youngest son Landen who is currently in grade 11. My daughter Julia recently completed her undergrad degree in Zoology and is heading to Olds soon for the Animal Health Tech program. My oldest son Garrett and his wife Mikaela purchased a home in Sherwood Park this past summer. She is working as an Occupational Therapist and he is continuing his doctorate research just south of Wood Buffalo National Park. I am most passionate about my faith and my family and am a firm generational believer that most worries can be solved over a cup of tea. I spend a lot of my leisure time with my husband and kids, our parents, our siblings and nieces and nephews. My favorite places are the mountains and the ocean and I enjoy traveling when I get the chance. I spend a lot of time outdoors, especially walking our golden retriever Reba. I also have an abundance of crafting hobbies when I find the time and I also love to plant a garden and flowers in my yard. SABC is my home away from home and the people I work with are family. God shifted things in my life to bring me here and I recognize and rejoice that call on my life. There is no other place in the world quite like SABC. This camp is a second home to so many; I have witnessed camp’s transformative effect in the lives of all three of my kids and countless others; God is moving here and I just can’t imagine working anywhere else.
Dave originally started at camp on base staff way way back in the day. He has been our assistant cook and head cook over the years but is currently on his seventh year as Executive Chef! He has three of the most amazing girls in the world. His oldest is Sonia who is 12, in grade 8, Kalyn is 11, in grade 6, and his youngest is Rosie, in grade 3. Dave doesn’t have alot of hobbies other than laundry, cleaning his house, and taking care of his girls. However, Dave does love watching movies in his own movie theatre (its pretty sweet). He also works on the occasional puzzle. He loves the camp family at SABC and how we all support each other. It’s incredible to do camp ministry with so many great people with beautiful servant hearts for the Lord.
Hi! My name is Karina Kurtzweg and I am the Assistant cook. I have been at the camp for close to two years and have loved it! My favorite thing about Southern Alberta Bible Camp has been the community, it is so inviting and fun! In my off time I enjoy running cross country, playing card games and taking the odd nap!
Jason has been at SABC for since April of 2022 as the Sous Chef. He is here with his wife Tricia, and his newborn baby girl Elizabeth. When Jason isn’t on the clock he enjoys doing photography, spending time with his family, hunting and shooting his bow! The sense of community as part of the team, but also as a visitor is his favorite part about SABC.
Joel began his journey with SABC working in the dishpit. He soon fell in love with camp and came back to cabin lead for several years. More recently in 2022, Joel served as the summer Media Director and moved into the full time Communications Director position in the fall. Joel loves to use his creativity to help campers engage in God’s word, reminisce about camp and share stories. The community is top notch and Joel can’t imagine a better team to work with. In contradiction to his work, Joel loves to get away from technology. He enjoys hiking, fishing, camping, exploring caves and surrounding himself with God’s creation. Joel also likes to play spikeball, volleyball or just a couple board games with his friends. He’s the guy to put a side of mayo on all his dishes, this follows him from his heritage coming from the Netherlands.
I have just completed five years here at SABC maintaining the property and buildings. My Family lives on-site here at camp. My wife’s name is Erin along with our three kids: Arianna (oldest), Felix, Clara (youngest). I enjoy all activities that we can do as a family. We enjoy boating, activities in the gym and playing games. My favourite part of being a part of SABC is that I get to work alongside my brothers and sisters in Christ who seek to join Him in what He is doing.
SABC has been part of Jordan’s journey longer than he can remember! His parents were on staff when Jordan was born and has been a camper or staff member every summer since he was able to. Jordan joined the full time time team in the fall of 2015. He originally joined the team as seasonal staff then switched to the maintenance team and joined the program team as the Program Director in fall of 2016. Jordan loves all aspects of camp and is always looking at new and creative ways to make campers’ experiences excellent. He is also the scheduling master and always making sure people are in the right places. Jordan met his wife Amber at the camp while they were both cabin leaders and got married in May of 2019 and now have two girls Elliot and Isla. Jordan loves all things sports from watching the Raptors and Leafs, coaching at the Lomond school and playing volleyball, basketball and soccer. He also has an eye for designing new and exciting projects and is often building these creations with his dad and grandpa. Jordan’s favorite thing to do is spending time with his family going on walks and playing games. Camp has had a huge impact on Jordan’s faith journey and he is excited to share this with all campers that come through the camp. Seeing kids from previous summers or events and reconnecting with them and walking alongside them is Jordan’s favorite part of camp. Jordan has seen God work in so many ways at the camp and is excited to see what He does next!
Josh fell in love with SABC during his Teleios year in 2017 and has been back every opportunity that he has gotten since then. He now works with the program team as the Camp Apprentice as he finishes his BA in Practical Theology and Youth Work through the Coalition for Youth Ministry Leadership and Columbia Bible College. Josh is passionate about the future of the Church and how God uses His people to change lives. He likes good coffee — like, REALLY good coffee — disc golf (when it isn’t windy), watching Baseball, and reading a good book in his hammock.
Charlie has been full time at SABC since September 2017, which gets to be about 5 and a half years right now. Charlie has also been apart of summer staff 4 summers before joining full time, and grew up coming to SABC as a camper for many years. She has been on the program team and is now co-leading the FLEX program! She has been working on soaking in the natural beauty around camp by walking on the shore, swimming in or skating on the lake as much as possible. She loves to quote movies, play around with fashion and have movie nights with friends. Other things she does in her downtime is reading, crafting, sewing, visiting family and friends, an occasional hike or camping trip. I love getting to know the people who come onsite, our summer staff, the campers of all ages, and our rental groups; and that camp is intentional about making those personal connections as well as having fun and giving people their best experience of camp.
I have been working at SABC since July 2022 as one of the FLEX Directors! I love to read, play sports or board games, cook and watch films but during the summer weather you’ll find me hiking on weekends or fishing when I
should be working. The staff culture and impacting the next generation with the gospel is one of the best things about working at camp. We are very much a family here and it feels more like working with your friends than with co-workers. Camp ministry has been one of many ways God has impacted my life personally and it’s an honor to continue that impact in the lives of young people.
