Our 2025 Program
He Makes All Things New
Behold, I am making all things new!
August 2 thru 9, 2025
Saturday nite Ministry
The Music of Ryan Thayer
Ryan Thayer will be sharing his original music and testimony of God's pursuit and redemption of his life. He once played to be heard. Now, he plays for the gospel to be heard!
Saturday Night - August 2 - 7:00 p.m.
2024 CAMP STAFF
Our Preacher
Pastor Jim Loomer
Jim Loomer is best described as "one of a kind." He has served as Senior Pastor at the Milford Christian Church in Milford, Connecticut for more than 35 years, and is certainly no stranger to the family at White River Camp. From the first time he stepped onto the grounds he established himself as a faithful servant of God and endeared himself to White River as a man with a unique and precious anointing. Pastor Jim not only speaks to the head . . . he ministers to the heart. His smile is infectious, his hug is welcoming, and he is full of surprises! You will grow to love him as soon as you meet him, and if you've already met him - you'll love him more!
Our BibleTeacher
Bill Vanderbush - Author, Teacher, Podcaster
Bill Vanderbush is a 3rd generation minister who has pastored for over 25 years. He and his wife, Traci, had a supernatural encounter with the Holy Spirit that drew them into an incredible adventure of being shaped and fashioned by the power and grace of God. Bill's consuming passion is to empower people to do the greater works that Jesus spoke of and live out the mystery of our union with Christ.
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.
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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 that have blessed and been 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 have 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. In addition to leading our kitchen and dining crew, Nathan serves as a member of our board of directors.