Staff Team

Ian was raised and resides in Barrington, New Hampshire. He and his wife Michelle have been married for 24 years and raise(ed) and homeschool(ed) 3 daughters and 2 boys.  Together they faithfully and joyfully serve in various ministries at their church.  Ian also serves in leadership roles for Trail Life USA and American Heritage Girls and two professional organizations.

Ian’s professional background is in utility management and operation including engineering, mechanics, budgeting, teaching, and servant leadership, as well as a calling to apologetics and theology. He enjoys spending time with his family homesteading and volunteering; tinkering with computers and electronics; reading; and studying the Bible.

Since attending a Maranatha Father-Son retreat with his oldest son, Ian’s heart became increasingly encouraged and burdened to share the Gospel and use the gifts of time and talent which God has given him and his family.  His desires include furthering the Lord’s work through the mission of Maranatha; to serve and glorify Christ during our time on earth; and to set an example for family, friends, and everyone else of sacrificial service as a reflection of our Savior’s love for us.

Ben and his wife Kim both grew up in towns surrounding Camp Maranatha. Over the years, mission trips and ministry experiences strengthened Ben and Kim’s desire to be involved in full-time ministry. They share a passion for local church community and helping people grow in their faith. This overflows into enthusiasm for parachurch ministries that support spiritual growth and local churches.

Ben studied architecture and design at NHTI and has nearly 20 years of experience in carpentry and residential construction, before teaching students the construction trade for the last 5 years. He has a wealth of experience in all things facilities. Ben and Kim have 7 kids and are currently raising support so they can serve full-time with Maranatha.

Jon and his wife Rachel are southern Maine natives and grew up attending and serving at Camp Maranatha. Jon holds an MA in Biblical Languages from Pensacola Theological Seminary.

Before coming to Maranatha, Jon was a campus pastor at Bethany Church Raymond and spent time on the executive team, helping bring clarity to the church’s organization, mission and vision. Jon also spent time pastoring and directing a church youth camp in Virginia. Jon’s strengths include leadership, organization, and creating a collaborative teamwork environment.

With over 10 years of church leadership experience and almost 20 years in camp ministry, Jon and Rachel are passionate about seeing families transformed by the gospel. They have 4 children; 3 boys and a girl. Jon joined Maranatha’s staff team in the fall of 2021.

A Barrington, New Hampshire resident, Katherine has been part of the Camp Maranatha family since 2019. Over the years, she’s attended many camp events, served as a volunteer, and later as an intern, before officially joining the staff in June 2025.

Katy loves reading and has a passion for clear and meaningful communication. She values the power of words to encourage, inspire, and share truth in ways that make a lasting impact. As Office Manager, Katy enjoys bringing creativity and organization together through her work in finances, website development, branding, and graphic design.

Outside the office, you’ll likely find Katy spending time outdoors with her family, or serving in the music and nursery ministries at Heritage Baptist Church of Dover, NH, where she is an active member.

As a small camp serving primarily low-income families, the camp does not currently have the funds to pay staff. In order for the camp to continue fulfilling its mission while stewarding the camp budget well, our staff are currently raising their own financial support. To financially partner with our staff team, click below:

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