MEET THE 2023 SUMMER STAFF
Sam Haverinen
Hometown: Princeton, MN
School: MSUM
Major: Social Work
I love all things music, all things coffee and am a big fan of card games, board games, and video games! If I didn’t live in Fargo, I would love to hike more! I also enjoy hanging out with my cat, Crouton.
I am so excited to be the female LIT leader this summer, as it was one of the most influential things I ever did as a camper! God is going to move in powerful ways and I cannot wait to be a part of his ministry at camp!
LIT Leader
Hometown: Milbank, SD
School: Crown College
Major: Next Gen Ministries
Some of my favorite things are legos, tennis, and the Bible.
This summer I am really excited to help facilitate games and cultivate the energy this summer! Shalom!
Jackson McFaden
Activities Supervisor
Hometown: Clear Lake, WI
School: Oak Hills
Major: Worship Arts and Biblical Studies
I enjoy creating and listening to music, staying active (especially through running and basketball), fishing, traveling, and hanging out with friends.
I’m excited to see God work in such a fun place like camp, and to spend time and have a blast with all the campers!
John Pearson
Cabin Leader
Hometown: Sartell, MN
School: Bethany Global University
Major: Bible and Theology/ Education in Missions
I love hanging out with friends, swing dancing, going for walks, hiking, and doing anything outside! I also love camping, reading, cooking, and anything that includes ice cream:)
I am so exited to come back and work at camp for another summer! I can't wait to meet some more friends and have a great summer :)
Annika Anderson
Cabin Leader
Hometown: Sartell, MN
School: Boyce College
Major: Biblical & Theological Studies
I enjoy reading, hiking, hunting, talking Star Wars, cheering for MN Vikings and MI Wolverines.
What I am most excited for this summer is to be working alongside so many wonderful brothers and sisters in Christ. Getting to serve in the shared mission of evangelizing and discipling as many campers as the Lord allows. Also, caramel syrup at breakfast (sometimes lunch and dinner too).
Thor Anderson
Head Cabin Leader
Hometown: Pierz, MN
School: Crown College
Major: Biblical and Theological Studies & Worship Ministry
I thoroughly enjoy disc golf, singing, running, video games, rollerblading, legos, and reading.
This summer I am excited for meeting new people and serving the Lord through camp ministry.
Caleb Kuske
Activities Team
Hometown: Rochester, MN
School: Crown College
Major: Youth and Social Ministry
I enjoy skiing, running, and being outside in any way. I also love reading and spending time with my friends (bonus points if it includes getting food).
I am very excited to come back for a second summer. From playing night games to singing chapel songs, I can't wait to see how God will work this summer!
Anna Osterlund
Cabin Leader
Hometown: Shakopee, MN
School: University of Minnesota- Duluth
Major: Mathematics and Spanish Education
During my free time I love spending time with friends, playing guitar, hiking, coaching gymnastics, and going on fun adventures! I am really looking forward to a third summer at LBBC!
I love the community at camp and how everyone really pushes each other to grow closer to God! I am really looking forward to helping campers grow in their relationship with Christ and each other!
Jillian Cote
Waterfront Supervisor
Hometown: Brookings, SD
School: SDSU
Major: Human Development and Family Studies
I love cooking, reading Star Wars, and watching maybe a little more Youtube than I should. I also volunteer quite a bunch at church and in the community.
What I am most excited for this summer is being able to build deeper and hopefully more lasting relationships with campers as a LIT leader!
Noah Mursu
LIT Leader
Hometown: Grantsburg, Wisconsin
School: Solid Rock
Major: Biblical and Theological Studies
I love just about anything that has to do with music, whether it’s singing, theater/musicals, or even just blasting it in the car. I also love playing games and just overall anything I can do with other people!
I’m most excited to be in the unique community. There is nothing quite like it. No matter who you’re with or what you’re doing, you know that God is working.
Emma Sagle
Cabin Leader
Hometown: Scandia, MN
School: Crown College
Major: General Studies
In my free time, I absolutely love playing piano, going on hikes, climbing any tall object I can find, and doing things with my friends.
I am so excited to come back for my second year serving at Lake Beauty. I’m most looking forward to spending time with my cabin and all of the chaos we get up to together.
Noah Oliver
Lifeguard
Hometown: Zimmerman, MN
School: University of Mary
Major: Human Support Services
In my free time I love consuming all types of fiction, anything from Marvel movies to anime! I'm almost constantly listening to music, really anything that catches my ear but mainly alternative rock and J-pop. I also love anything outdoors, whether it's watching sunsets or climbing trees.
This summer I am most excited just to get to know all the campers I come across! As this will be my 2nd summer here, I loved all of the great conversations I got to have with many of my campers and I am excited for that again!
Evie Fuchs
Activities Team
Hometown: Clear Lake, WI
School: Lubbock Christian University
Major: Youth and Family Ministry
I am a huge Gilmore Girls fan. Books, crafts and being outside take up a lot of my time. I love to bake and make fun treats for others to eat.
I am so excited to come back for my second summer on staff. I cant wait to meet everyone and reconnect with those from last summer.
Kristyn Katz
Art Studio Leader
Hometown: Darwin, MN
School: Oak Hills
Major: Youth Ministry
I really like sports, animals and hiking!
This summer I am most excited to grow closer to God and help others know him more!
Cyrus Hanson
Cabin Leader
Hometown: Amery, WI
School: Homeschool
Major: Undecided
I've been a ballet dancer for 10 years, and I've been teaching ballet classes for 3 years. I love all kinds of teaching- from helping out at my church's VBS, to helping my little sisters with their math homework.
I'm super excited to meet tons of people this summer and to seek God with them! I'm excited to study God's word and sing praises to him- and I hope to work alongside the Holy Spirit to instill a passion for God inside of people's hearts. I can't wait to see what He's going to do, and to be a part of it!
Clara Dietrich
Cabin Leader
Hometown: Pierz, MN
School: Solid Rock
Major: Biblical Studies
I like music (singing, drums, cajón, guitar), art, reading non-fiction, camping, and traveling. I also love learning about language and culture, especially Latin American culture. I am a big fan of Harry Potter skiing. I dream of learning many languages and being a language teacher.
I am excited to do the work of Christ this Summer and to be the vessel for change in campers lives. I am also excited to meet new campers and make this year the most fun that it can be!
Gunther Dodge
Cabin Leader
Hometown: Clear Lake, WI
School: Oak Hills
Major: Undecided
I love anything active, mostly basketball and running, I also enjoy video games, sports, camping, traveling, legos, and anything music-related.
I am excited to share the Word of God through this camping experience. I am eager to meet all the campers and teach about Jesus.
Carter Carlson
Activities Team
Hometown: Ellsworth, WI
School: Chippewa Valley Technical College
Major: Early Childhood Education
I am super passionate about camp ministry. I enjoy long bike rides, swimming, good food, singing, and painting. Most anything I do, I enjoy most in the outdoors.
I am excited to be a part of so many fun activities this summer. I am excited to get to know our campers and have fun together outside. Most of all, I am excited for the opportunity to minister, and tell young ones about how precious and loved they are in God's eyes.
Brooklyn Gabert
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Lifeguard
Hometown: Worthington, MN
School: University of Minnesota Duluth
Major: Biology
I enjoy singing, making crafts, reading books, and studying infectious diseases! I also adore my cats, Zephyr and Persephone (Percy). :)
I am most excited to hear about all the ways that Jesus is moving in the lives of those working and visiting camp. Every camper that enters Lake Beauty’s grounds has valuable experiences and insight, and I have so much to learn! Super excited to make new friendships and serve Jesus!
Katie O'Donnell
Summer Staff
Hometown: Hawley, MN
School: Crown College
Major: Cross-Cultural Leadership
I enjoy fitness, video games, hitting things with sticks, watching The Office, coffee, and I really love the beach.
This summer I am excited to partner with God and help change lives for Christ. I also am excited to be the best cabin leader I can be!
Billy LaVine-Gunning
Cabin Leader
Hometown: Ogilvie, MN
School: Solid Rock
Major: Biblical Studies
Some of my favorite things to do is to read or write while drinking coffee, having long conversations with friends while drinking coffee, and going on hikes (preferably with coffee)!
I am so excited to see how God is going to work this summer! I can't wait to meet all the campers and just have an amazing time playing games and worshipping our amazing God!
Ashley Peterson
Kitchen Team
Hometown: Ogilvie, MN
School: St. Cloud Technical and Community College
Major: General Studies
I like to go to the gym, hang out with friends, go on adventures, and drink a LOT of coffee.
This summer I’m excited to help spread the word of God in a fun and uplifting community, and meet new people who are on fire for the Lord!
Ellie Peterson
Summer Staff
Hometown: Twin Brooks, SD
School: Solid Rock
Major: Biblical Studies
I love to play piano, read, learn history, and I enjoy constructing things.
I have so much joy helping out at camp. Seeing people come to camp and have great moments with God and a God-centred community fills me with deep love and joy for camp. I cannot wait to see everyone I am to meet this year.
Henry Pederson
Kitchen Team
Hometown: Osakis, MN
School: Osakis High School
Major: N/A
Some of my favorite things are spending time with family/friends, singing/playing guitar, photography, and camp of course!! I love sunrises/sunsets and being outside in God’s creation!
I am very excited to be back on staff this year! I’m most excited to meet all of the campers this summer and teach them about our incredible God!! I can’t wait to see all that He has in store for this summer! I’m praying for you all and can’t wait to meet you!!
Isabelle Allex
Housekeeping
Hometown: Clear Lake, WI
School: North Central Technical College
Major: Early Childhood Education
I really enjoy doing art, reading, and playing games with friends.
This summer I am excited about being at camp again and getting to learn and grow with the kids.
Abby Keller
Kitchen Team
Hometown: Princeton, MN
School: Lake Superior College
Major: Undecided
I love the outdoors! Backpacking and long hikes are my favorite. I also love traveling because you get to experience new things and meet new people.
Im so excited to work with such an amazing group of staff members and make so many funny, crazy, and beautiful memories with them! But I definitely can not wait to see how the Lord impacts the campers through LBBC and the way they are able to grow closer to him!
Amelia Schmidt
Head Cabin Leader
Hometown: Forest Lake, MN
School: Bethel University
Major: Biokinetics
I love skiing, soccer and spikeball. I also enjoy lifting and all things on the lake. I'm a big fan of spending time with friends and in God's creation.
I'm so stoked to work at camp again this summer. I love being in such amazing community while serving the Lord together. (Plus watermelon polo is pretty great too)
Luke Ulbricht
