Our background: Dave was raised in Myrtle Creek, Oregon and Lynn in Los Alamos, New Mexico. While in college, we were both exposed to the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ. We have now been working with Campus Crusade for over 20 years. We have four children, Justin(13), Jeremy(11), Julie(9) and Jamie(5 1/2).  We have lived and served in Orlando for the past 16 years.

Ministry Milestones: We both began ministry working directly with young people. Dave served in Portland, Oregon and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lynn served Boulder, Colorado and San Diego, California. We both helped train new Student Venture staff in San Diego before moving to Orlando to help start Student Venture here in 1993. Dave moved into his current role in the Coaching Center in 1994. He has helped develop several Student Venture Web sites, including the GoCampus.org site that he currently oversees. He has coached volunteers all over the country on how to do student ministry. Lynn has helped train and equip Student Venture staff as well as help write several training manuals.

Currently, Dave continues to train volunteers here in Orlando and around the country in how to reach youth through the Student Venture Coaching Center department.  Their current emphasis is helping college students begin ministries on the middle and high school campuses that surround their schools. He also oversees the gocampus.org Web site.  In addition he is frequently involved with special projects for the Coaching Center and Student Venture. Lynn is a part of the Student Venture Human Resources department. She is assisting in the training and development of Student Venture staff here in Orlando and around the country.  It has been a privilege for us to be involved in the lives of students and adults who will ultimately impact our nation and the world.

How does Student Venture work?  Our key to success is being with students, becoming an insider in their community and on their campus.  Through working with school administrators, we develop opportunities to meet students through natural interest groups -- classes, athletic teams, social and service clubs, etc.  We then use special outreaches, one-on-one contact, and evening meetings to present the claims of Christ.  When a student becomes a Christian, it's just the beginning.  Our objective is building Christian leaders who can help others grow spiritually.  We do this through small group Bible studies, personal discipleship, training meetings, conferences, and overseas missions projects.  We also help the students to become active in a local church.

How can you help?  Campus Crusade is a faith-sponsored ministry.  Churches and individuals give prayer and financial support to make our ministry possible.  It's both the staff and the support team working together to make a difference.  At this point, our total need is $1500 in monthly financial support.  Would you prayerfully consider joining our support team with a monthly investment of $100 or more?  All contributions are tax deductible if the checks are made payable to Campus Crusade for Christ. You can give online at https://give.ccci.org/give/0354725 or by check.

Thank you for allowing us to share our ministry and need with you.  If you are able to help us out or would like more information, please email us and we will get back with you.