Travis Aufderheide | Executive Director
Travis's time at GLLM began as a camper, which sparked a passion for outdoor ministry. In his college years, Travis worked as both summer and winter staff. While teaching, Travis returned to serve as Summer Site Director at Green Lake Bible Camp. In 2015, Travis began full-time as the GLBC Site Director and became the Executive Director in 2018.
taufderheide@gllm.org
Travis's time at GLLM began as a camper, which sparked a passion for outdoor ministry. In his college years, Travis worked as both summer and winter staff. While teaching, Travis returned to serve as Summer Site Director at Green Lake Bible Camp. In 2015, Travis began full-time as the GLBC Site Director and became the Executive Director in 2018.
taufderheide@gllm.org
Jon Davidson | Program Director
Jon is from Firth, Idaho. He served at Luther Heights Bible Camp in Idaho from 2007-2020 as camp hand, assistant cook, counselor, and program director. He has a BA from California Lutheran University and a Masters in Environmental Science from University of Idaho. His hobbies include fly fishing, backpacking, hunting , trapping, home brewing, and gardening.
jdavidson@gllm.org
Jon is from Firth, Idaho. He served at Luther Heights Bible Camp in Idaho from 2007-2020 as camp hand, assistant cook, counselor, and program director. He has a BA from California Lutheran University and a Masters in Environmental Science from University of Idaho. His hobbies include fly fishing, backpacking, hunting , trapping, home brewing, and gardening.
jdavidson@gllm.org
Sonya Erickson | Director of Finance & Administration
Sonya started working at GLLM in 1997, and has served in a variety of positions including summer cook, winter staff, marketing and retreat coordinator. She began as Director of Finance and Administration in 2017. Her hobbies include quilting, scrapbooking and four-wheeling.
serickson@gllm.org
Sonya started working at GLLM in 1997, and has served in a variety of positions including summer cook, winter staff, marketing and retreat coordinator. She began as Director of Finance and Administration in 2017. Her hobbies include quilting, scrapbooking and four-wheeling.
serickson@gllm.org
Steph Holme | Registrar
Steph started working at GLLM in 2019, taking care of the camper registrations and retreat bookings. Steph has a great sense of hospitality and customer service. If you call our offices, she will likely be the one to answer!
sholme@gllm.org
Steph started working at GLLM in 2019, taking care of the camper registrations and retreat bookings. Steph has a great sense of hospitality and customer service. If you call our offices, she will likely be the one to answer!
sholme@gllm.org
Joel Johnson | Shores Property Manager
Joel joined the GLLM staff in 2018, after serving as a member of the Board of Directors. Joel owned and operated his own construction company for some time, before handing it over to his family. Joel has a great set of skills to care and watch over Shores of St. Andrew Bible Camp, and enjoys the variety of tasks each day - "it's never boring!"
jjohnson@gllm.org
Joel joined the GLLM staff in 2018, after serving as a member of the Board of Directors. Joel owned and operated his own construction company for some time, before handing it over to his family. Joel has a great set of skills to care and watch over Shores of St. Andrew Bible Camp, and enjoys the variety of tasks each day - "it's never boring!"
jjohnson@gllm.org
Karla Kinzler | Food Service Director
Karla began as an Assistant Cook in 2015 and now oversees the menu planning and organization of GLLM's food service. Karla's calm presence, deep faith, and delicious food make her a great part of our GLLM family! Karla says her favorite part of working at GLLM is her great view of the lake every work day!
kkinzler@gllm.org
Karla began as an Assistant Cook in 2015 and now oversees the menu planning and organization of GLLM's food service. Karla's calm presence, deep faith, and delicious food make her a great part of our GLLM family! Karla says her favorite part of working at GLLM is her great view of the lake every work day!
kkinzler@gllm.org
Dave Long | Camp House Site Director
Dave has been to Camp House in many different roles - as a guest, a youth director, and now he serves as the director! Dave has a great heart and dedication for the ministry happening at GLLM and we're so glad to have him caring for Camp House! Dave spent the fall and winter of 2020 traveling across the country in his camper van with his dog Izzy - be sure to ask him about it!
dlong@gllm.org
Dave has been to Camp House in many different roles - as a guest, a youth director, and now he serves as the director! Dave has a great heart and dedication for the ministry happening at GLLM and we're so glad to have him caring for Camp House! Dave spent the fall and winter of 2020 traveling across the country in his camper van with his dog Izzy - be sure to ask him about it!
dlong@gllm.org
Steph Mead | Custodian
Steph joined our team in 2021 and we're so thankful to have her! Steph has an incredible passion for making sure that our sites and spaces are ready to welcome guests with radical hospitality. She's quick to help, isn't afraid of any task, and makes us a better staff. She enjoys making new things and finding good deals!
smead@gllm.org
Steph joined our team in 2021 and we're so thankful to have her! Steph has an incredible passion for making sure that our sites and spaces are ready to welcome guests with radical hospitality. She's quick to help, isn't afraid of any task, and makes us a better staff. She enjoys making new things and finding good deals!
smead@gllm.org
Bruce Nelson | Green Lake Bible Camp Property Manager
Bruce started his position at Green Lake Bible Camp in 2018. He previously served as an auto mechanic and environmental services specialist at Glen Oaks Care Center in New London. He and his wife Nancy have 5 kids. We're so thankful to have him here and appreciate his dedication to getting a job done right!
bnelson@gllm.org
Bruce started his position at Green Lake Bible Camp in 2018. He previously served as an auto mechanic and environmental services specialist at Glen Oaks Care Center in New London. He and his wife Nancy have 5 kids. We're so thankful to have him here and appreciate his dedication to getting a job done right!
bnelson@gllm.org
Kirsten Palan | Director of Development
Kirsten joined the year-round staff in 2017 after being being on summer staff in 2016 and 2017. Kirsten has held a number of roles at camp, involved in retreat ministry, marketing and fundraising. She's a proud staff alum and enjoys spending time with the GLLM community. Kirsten loves being outdoors, drinking coffee and learning new things!
kpalan@gllm.org
Kirsten joined the year-round staff in 2017 after being being on summer staff in 2016 and 2017. Kirsten has held a number of roles at camp, involved in retreat ministry, marketing and fundraising. She's a proud staff alum and enjoys spending time with the GLLM community. Kirsten loves being outdoors, drinking coffee and learning new things!
kpalan@gllm.org
Pastor Keith Pearson | Regional Gift Planner, ELCA Foundation
Pastor Keith has been a partner in ministry with GLLM in a variety of ways: serving as a pastor at a local congregation, serving as chair of the GLLM Board of Directors, and even attending camp as a kid at Shores of St. Andrew Bible Camp! Pastor Keith is currently the Regional Gift Planner for the Southwestern Minnesota synod and is ready to help the friends of camp deepen their generosity through planned giving.
keith.pearson@elca.org
Pastor Keith has been a partner in ministry with GLLM in a variety of ways: serving as a pastor at a local congregation, serving as chair of the GLLM Board of Directors, and even attending camp as a kid at Shores of St. Andrew Bible Camp! Pastor Keith is currently the Regional Gift Planner for the Southwestern Minnesota synod and is ready to help the friends of camp deepen their generosity through planned giving.
keith.pearson@elca.org
Art Ruiz | Maintenance Specialist
Art is from Texas and moved to Willmar after high school. He started at GLLM in the fall of 2021. His hobbies include fishing, bike riding, running, hiking, traveling and learning new things.
aruiz@gllm.org
Art is from Texas and moved to Willmar after high school. He started at GLLM in the fall of 2021. His hobbies include fishing, bike riding, running, hiking, traveling and learning new things.
aruiz@gllm.org
Kenzie Ruiz | Director of Marketing & Communication
Kenzie lives and works remotely from Madison, Wisconsin. She has served at Crossways Camping Ministries (2004-2013), Bethel Horizons (2014-2015), and Lutheran Campus Ministries (2017-2022). She loves growing and preserving her own food as well as baking for stress-relief. She's a big fan of silent sports in all season and exploring the world through the eyes of her kiddo.
kruiz@gllm.org
Kenzie lives and works remotely from Madison, Wisconsin. She has served at Crossways Camping Ministries (2004-2013), Bethel Horizons (2014-2015), and Lutheran Campus Ministries (2017-2022). She loves growing and preserving her own food as well as baking for stress-relief. She's a big fan of silent sports in all season and exploring the world through the eyes of her kiddo.
kruiz@gllm.org
Lindsey Scheid | Associate Director
Lindsey is a native of the Madison, Wisconsin area. She has served at Bethel Horizons (2007-2015, WI), Holden Village (2015-2018, WA), and Lutheran World Relief (2019-2021, MN). She enjoys photography, hiking, and travel. She brakes for squirrels, tears up when a stadium full of people sing together, and waves to farmers.
lscheid@gllm.org
Lindsey is a native of the Madison, Wisconsin area. She has served at Bethel Horizons (2007-2015, WI), Holden Village (2015-2018, WA), and Lutheran World Relief (2019-2021, MN). She enjoys photography, hiking, and travel. She brakes for squirrels, tears up when a stadium full of people sing together, and waves to farmers.
lscheid@gllm.org
Nick Tofteland | Campaign Gift Officer
Nick is a full-time Consultant with Brenda Moore and Associates and will serve as campaign gift officer throughout the At the Water’s Edge campaign. With over 15 years in the nonprofit sector, Nick knows what it takes to establish financial stability and longevity. Outside of this role Nick is a husband and father, sports coach, and youth ministry enthusiast.
ntofteland@gllm.org
Nick is a full-time Consultant with Brenda Moore and Associates and will serve as campaign gift officer throughout the At the Water’s Edge campaign. With over 15 years in the nonprofit sector, Nick knows what it takes to establish financial stability and longevity. Outside of this role Nick is a husband and father, sports coach, and youth ministry enthusiast.
ntofteland@gllm.org
board of directors
Pr. Laura Aase - Fairmont
Robert Anderson - New London
Pr. Justin Ask - Willmar
Barb Bornhoft - New Ulm
Chad Darr - Champlin
Kevin Elton - Hutchinson
Casey Fuerst - Savage
David Johnson - Spicer
Pr. Todd Nelsen - New London
Kara Nilius - Kandiyohi
Pr. Troy Pflibsen - Litchfield
Brad Rice - Spicer
Kelly Rodger - Maple Grove
Pr. Ann Rosendale - Sioux Falls
David Struck - Moorhead
Robert Anderson - New London
Pr. Justin Ask - Willmar
Barb Bornhoft - New Ulm
Chad Darr - Champlin
Kevin Elton - Hutchinson
Casey Fuerst - Savage
David Johnson - Spicer
Pr. Todd Nelsen - New London
Kara Nilius - Kandiyohi
Pr. Troy Pflibsen - Litchfield
Brad Rice - Spicer
Kelly Rodger - Maple Grove
Pr. Ann Rosendale - Sioux Falls
David Struck - Moorhead
Green lake lutheran ministries
Inviting all to experience the life-changing love of Jesus through vibrant settings in community and creation.
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Green Lake Bible Camp
9916 Lake Ave. S. Spicer, MN 56288 Phone: 320-796-2181 Fax: 320-796-6633 camp@gllm.org |
Shores of St. Andrew Bible Camp
19080 16th St. NE New London, MN 56273 Phone: 320-354-2961 |
Camp House
1411 Camp House Road Brimson, MN 55602 Phone: 218-848-2277 |