Frequently Asked Questions - Staff You Can Connect With!

Hello, I am Jeff Bell. I have worked with students for 28 years.

I Like:  Traveling.  Peanut butter sandwiches (no jelly), Pepsi, M & M's, volleyball and old TV shows.
I Love:  My wife and children, seeing students' lives changed, as well as Mexican food and animal cookies (the pink and white kind).
I'm addicted to: News, politics and chocolate-chip ice cream.
People say:  I have big ears.  I am not sure I agree...but that is what they say.  Also that I am honest, kind and am a picky eater.

I Like: computers, cell phones, tvs, ipods, video games...country music, and Chocolate chip cookies without the chocolate chips.
I Love: Any excuse I can find to hang with teenagers. Board games.  My friends and family.
I'm addicted to: candy without nuts - but Albanese Gummies are the best, growing and traveling.  Learning, growing, and understanding more of why Jesus chose ME. Traveling.
People say: I'm killer at Wii sports. I'm pretty vocal. I give good advice.

Hi, my name is Curtis Burnam

I Like: All sports, Miami Dolphins, Mexican food.
I Love: Jesus, my family, Tiny--our pet Hamster, Pei Wei, and anything with BBQ sauce on it.
I'm addicted to: Coffee, Haagen daz ice cream, and talking loud.
People say: I have a lot of energy and am a bit crazy.

Hi my name is Travis Carr.

I like:  smelling fresh cut grass and obnoxious campfire songs
I love:  pizza for every meal, experiencing other cultures, and seeing God do unexpected things...as well as chimpanzees, miniature horses, and laughing until I can't breathe.
I'm addicted to: books about history, seeking God's truth, my daughter Jovie's laugh and Coke Zero.
People say:  I am a phenomenal (perhaps the best of all time) wedding dancer, I make up phrases and words, and I am a bit random.

Hi my name is Stephenie Carr.  This will be my 10th summer with Royal Servants.

I like: Cherry Cola, Chai tea and Tropical Mike and Ikes.
I love: Disneyland, surprises, a windy day at the beach.
I'm addicted to: Helping the hurting and needy around the world, kissing my daughter Jovie, and starting (but not necessarily finishing) creative projects.
People say: I talk fast, I'm stubborn (I prefer strong willed) and I laugh at my own jokes--I'm my best audience.

Hi my name is Hank Dahl. I have been working in youth ministry and missions for 20 years.

I Like: Baseball, Dogs, The Appalacian Mountains.
I Love: Hangin with youth, discipleship and real pizza.
I'm addicted to: God. Jackie, Jessica, and Andrew (my family).  I'm also addicted to Diet Mt. Dew.
People say: I'll talk to anybody and prank ya sooner or later.

Hi! My name is Holly Duke and I have been involved with students for 10 years.

I Like: doing things for the novelty of it, except dumb things like jumping out of perfectly good airplanes.
I Love: new stamps in my passport, my niece and nephew, the way a book feels in my hand, dairy products, and eating steak.
I'm addicted to: Lost, reading, singing in my car, and potato chips (which is a little unfortunate).
People say: I am funny and quirky. I have no idea what they are talking about.

What Up!  My name is Dave Eikenberry. I lead the Nepal team and I've been trying to help students follow Jesus since 1980.

I Like: Pizza, San Diego, the Detroit Red Wings and anything to do with water!
I Love: God, His Word, His Creation...especially the parts that have water (did I say that already?), my wife and kids, music, kayaking, ice cream!
I'm addicted to: Coke (the drink), the Internet, trying new stuff, and learning from dead guys (mostly authors)!
People say: I'm passionate about God and His glory and that my jokes are "lame."

Hi, my name is Margaret Fischer. I've been involved with students and missions for 9 years.

I Like: Penguins, Elvis, Hawaiian Décor, and flip flops.
I Love: My friends and family, sunsets on the water, and that I get to work with youth and missions for a living!
I'm addicted to: My Savior, laughing, gummy bears, and the Chicago Bears.
People say: That I crack myself up. What can I say, I'm easily amused!

Hi, my name is Matt Halseth.  I have been involved in short-term missions for 10 years.

I Like: Long Road trips, listening to MP3 books/sermons, and spending time in the great outdoors!
I Love:  My wife & kids, Youth Ministry, International Missions, and good theological discussions.
I'm addicted to: Caffeine and Jesus... coffee in the morning, coke in the evening and Jesus in-between!
People say: I'm adventurous, ambitious, a loyal friend, and a country boy at heart...I even own a tractor.

My name is Job Hammond, and I lead the Ireland mission trip. 

I like:  traveling, Chicago, and pretending I'm an authentic mountain man.
I love:  my beautiful wife, being a servant of Jesus Christ, and my Minnesotan accent.
I'm addicted: to the Minnesota Vikings and mobster movies.
People say:  I'm laid back, a button pusher, and always keep things interesting.

Hi, my name is Bethany Hammond.  I have a passion for students and love to see God burden their hearts for the world.

I Like: tall non-fat lattes from Starbucks.
I Love: my amazing Norwegian Viking husband.
I'm addicted to: Chinese babies, they are super cute with static hair!
People say: I'm focused, organized and very low maintenance.

Hey, I'm Darla and I serve as the office manager at Training Camp.  I've worked in ministry for 15 years.

I Like: salty food, architecture, being silly, sitting by a lake
I Love: the mountains, my crazy family, serving @ Reign
I'm addicted to: Sudoku, Diet Coke, and God
People say: I'm organized (translate: anal) and that I look like my mom.

Hi.  I am Mark Hoober, and I have been involved with students and missions since 1992.

I Like: frozen pizza, medium rare steak, water skiing, and chaos theory.
I Love: my wife's laugh, movies on the couch with my kids, quantum mechanics, and making people believe really ridiculous things.
I'm Addicted To: dry humor, embarrassing my kids, and terms of endearment.  Oh, and having my kids call me King Daddy.
People Say: I use big words, talk loud on the phone, and I remind them of Dana Carvy.

Hi  My name is Louie Inks. I lead the Nehemiah team and have been involved with students and missions for 52 years.

I like to teach, travel and read. 
I love Israel (been there 26 times).  Its not enough and I can't wait to walk its streets again.
I'm addicted to Jesus, ministering to youth, ice cream and Pepsi.
People say look out when he is in his task mode and that I am a big teddy bear.

Hi, my name is Tom. I've been involved with students and missions for 25 years.

I like: The outdoors (but live in the city--go figure), fishing, and eating cereal for any meal.
I love: working with students, hard travel, intense ministry...and Junior Mints.
I'm addicted to: my wife and family, Jesus, hot tamales and Jiaoze.
People say: I talk loud, I'm demonstrative, and laugh a lot.

Hello, I am Clayton Lott.

I like: Mexican food, thunderstorms, Fogo de Chao, live music, philosophical discussions.
I love: Spending time with close friends, playing bass, drums, guitar and percussion
I’m addicted to: Taking students around the world, studying God’s word, learning to be a better disciple.
People say: I’m a nerd

Hey, my name is Kaymi Manning.  I have work with the Kairos Discipleship School and have been involved with Reign Ministries since 2004.

I Like: Reading, movies, nature, and photography.
I Love: Traveling, hearing what God is doing in student's lives, meeting new people, and singing.
I'm addicted to: God, being around people, and coffee
People say: I talk a lot, I'm a little short (4'10"), and I am joyful.

Hey!  I'm Bethany Meaden, and I've been working with youth for 5 years.

I like: rock climbing, Reese's peanut butter cups, Coke-a-Cola in a bottle, writing, and my kitty Buggy.
I love: being outside in the sun, spending time with my husband and friends, and homemade berry pie.
I'm addicted to: the red Sour Patch kids, exercise, and Nalgene bottles.
People say: I give good advice, am very animated when I talk, and act a little strange at times.

Hey everyone!  My name is Brian Meaden and I have been involved with summer missions and youth ministry since 2001!

I Like: Movies with my friends, cheap Chinese food, summer nights, and wakeboarding.
I Love: My wife, kayaking, soccer, the outdoors, and big storms.
I'm Addicted to: Rock climbing, gear buying, ice cream, and Twitter (I love you fellow twitteronians!).
People say:  I am good at things that don't matter.

Hi, my name is Kevin Rusack.  I lead worship, direct the Kairos Discipleship School, and have been involved with students and missions for 19 years.  

I Like: video games, reading, and Swedish fish
I Love: fishing, rock climbing, and seeing lives transformed
I'm addicted to: Jesus, my wife and three children, and hot salsa
People say:  I'm a ninja, tell good stories, and look like Simon Cowell.

I Like: playing soccer,  listening and dancing to music, and crocheting competitively.
I Love: Jesus, My family, and My job!
I'm addicted to: Seeing God change lives and melt hearts with grace, discipling and encouraging this generation to lead, and excessive amounts of coffee.
People say: I'm a bit windy at times, but I think it can be channeled into passion and productiveness.