Staff
Dan Turpin
Camp Director (grandson of Bill and Treva Turpin)
Dan and his wife Melissa joined Bethany in 2021. Dan grew up coming to camp as a kid. His wife, Mel, grew up in Brazil. Dan is from the Chicago area but they both cross many cultural barriers to call Bethany home.
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Dan's loves are the Lord, his wife, playing basketball, guitars and studying the Word of God. He is currently studying at Moody Bible Institute on-line. He plays guitar for worship every Sunday morning at Bethany Evangelical Free Church.
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Melissa is our camp photographer and content curator. Like or follow our social media platforms to see Mel's work!
Ken Jordan
Camp Administrator (married to the daughter of Bill and Treva)
Ken and Sue joined the Bethany team in 2013. They both grew up in Iowa and met as children but didn't knew they would get married as young adults.
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They spent 10 years as missionaries with New Tribes Mission in the Philippines. With 2 married kids and 3 grandkids they returned to settle down at Bethany.
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Ken enjoys building with clay soil, he always tries to get the kids muddy while at camp. Clay projects are favorites with many campers. In that vein, it is Ken's hope to build some cabins using clay soil and lime plasters.
Sue is our hosting coordinator. She will assist you in setting up an event.