Our 2026 Program
Freedom!
It is for Freedom that Christ has Set us Free
August 1 thru 8, 2026
Saturday nite Ministry
The Music of Ryan Thayer
Ryan Thayer is a gifted songwriter and musician who desires to play only so that the gospel may be heard. Bringing a set of well-contemporary songs and some original music, Saturday evening will be a great beginning to an awesome week.
Saturday Night - August 1 - 7:00 p.m.
2026 Staff
Ron Bastress
Ryan Bastress is a prophetic evangelist from Hanover, Pennsylvania. Ryan has been preaching the gospel since the age of 15. In 2012, he became a full-time pastor at his home church. In 2018, Ryan founded Wake Ministries. His desire is to wake up and equip the body of Christ to see people discover their true identity in Christ.
Our Bible Teacher
Pastor Trevor Nataluk
Trevor Nataluk is a pastor in Biddeford, Maine, and has served in full-time ministry for the past ten years. He holds a master's degree in Theological Studies from Liberty University. Trevor is passionate about presence-centered ministry and about cultivating healthy, biblically grounded church communities throughout southern Maine. He and his wife, Heather, have been married for 10 years and are the proud parents of three children: Oliver, Adelaide, and Asher.
Our Worship Leader
Missy Townsend
Missy Townsend has been singing in church since she was five years old. She has travelled extensively nationally and internationally as a worship leader.
Missy has served as a worship leader for women's retreats and district conferences for more than 20 years and returns to White River once again to help usher us into the presence of God.
YOUNG PEOPLE'S INSTITUTE
Wayne and Robyn Stires
Wayne and Robyn Stires have been heading up our Young People's Institute for 28 years and never fail to bring impactful and creative ministry in the word wrapped up in a boatload of fun. Robyn is an extremely thoughtful and gifted teacher and Wayne is a never ending source of creative activities to keep young minds and bodies busy. They Wayne and Robyn have three children and as of January of this year a beautiful grand daughter named Chloe.
Any inquiries about our Young People's Institute program should be directed to Robyn at mrslunch.rs@gmail.com
Children's Ministry (VBS)
Heather Traudt
Heather Traudt is a highly experienced teacher. She started teaching Sunday school and VBS as a teenager. Because of her passion for education, Heather graduated from Castleton State college with a degree in mathematics and elementary education. She has taught at a private Christian school, public school systems and most recently she has spent the last 12 years educating her three children at home. Heather loves teaching children about Jesus and that is evident in the joy and excitement she brings to camp.
Food Services
Nathan Chechile
So many of our key staff and leaders are part of multiple generations blessed by White River Camp. Nathan Chechile is one such person. He grew up on the grounds with his family and, as an adult, has embraced the vision of generational ministry. His parents have been keenly involved in the ministry of White River, and now Nathan's family has taken up the mantle. He is married to Elizabeth (who is on our finance committee), and together they have four children.
Nathan is a professional cook at a key New England Prep School and brings his considerable skills to the kitchen and dining at White River. Nathan is highly creative and brings great skill to our kitchen.