Meet the LIFT Staff

Caleb was born in Indiana and grew up in and around camp ministry. He attended Taylor University for his undergraduate studies and then worked in student development. Caleb received his M.A. in Leadership from North Greenville University while completing a discipleship residency at Impact 360 Institute before coming on staff with LIFT.

Through these experiences, Caleb grew in his passion for seeing young adults grow in their faith and maturity during some of the most pivotal years of their life. Caleb is passionate about holistic discipleship and seeing people come to better understand, experience, and engage in the Kingdom of God and what the implications are of being a citizen of that Kingdom.

Along with all of this, you can find Caleb playing sports or enjoying the outdoors with his wife, Rachel. These activities are great reminders of the grandeur of God, as well as the intimate intricacies of how He has woven us together in beautiful ways.

Originally from Georgia, Rachel has been attending CAMP-of-the-WOODS since she was 9 months old, spending some of those summers working in the Kids Klub ministry.

Upon graduating from Taylor University, Rachel completed a year of LIFT in 2018-2019 (LIFT 40 & 41). She will be the first to tell you that it was one of the most fun, growing, and transformative experiences of her Iife!

It was also at LIFT that she first felt the call to pursue vocational ministry. Returning to COTW to serve with LIFT, Rachel has her M.A. in Spiritual Formation from Regent University and teaches the LIFT Spiritual Transformation classes.

Rachel loves to see young adults experience biblical discipleship and authentic community. She has a heart for experiencing God through creation and adventure, and also loves to host game nights for anyone who is willing to join!

Zach was born and raised in central New York and grew up coming to CAMP-of-the-WOODS, where he worked for many summers. Zach attended the LIFT program in 2019 (LIFT 41 & 42).

Zach’s life was transformed from a year at LIFT, and he grew in his love for God and the outdoors. He is excited to disciple new students and have them experience the same transforming power of God.

Before joining LIFT staff, Zach worked at COTW full-time in the Kitchen for four years while also helping with the LIFT excursions. Zach is passionate about rock climbing and hiking in the Adirondacks. He especially loves finding new adventures with his fiancé Julia. One of Zach’s favorite opportunities is taking new people out to experience God’s creation to see their awe and wonder of Him through nature!

Zach’s training includes Wilderness First Responder, Lifeguard-certified, AMGA Single pitch instructor, and ADK 46er.