2022 - Evangelists
David Smith
TBD
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DR. JOHN JUNEMAN
John is a Camp Sychar Board Member, an evangelist with a pastor's heart and experience, whose calling is to run the race of faith alongside of churches, groups, and people across North America by going to them where they are, presenting Jesus through His Word, training people in their own study of the Word, and maintaining ongoing relationships. John's primary call to discipleship is with his wife, Trina, and two children, Chaili and Carey.
He graduated from Olivet Nazarene University, Nazarene Theological Seminary, and from Fuller Theological Seminary with the Doctor of Ministry degree in 2004.
John is a Camp Sychar Board Member, an evangelist with a pastor's heart and experience, whose calling is to run the race of faith alongside of churches, groups, and people across North America by going to them where they are, presenting Jesus through His Word, training people in their own study of the Word, and maintaining ongoing relationships. John's primary call to discipleship is with his wife, Trina, and two children, Chaili and Carey.
He graduated from Olivet Nazarene University, Nazarene Theological Seminary, and from Fuller Theological Seminary with the Doctor of Ministry degree in 2004.
Bible Teacher
Dr. Joseph Dongell
- Dr. Joseph R. Dongell joined the faculty at Asbury Theological Seminary in 1989. He now serves as professor of Biblical Studies, with primary responsibility in the Inductive Bible Studies Department.
- He received a B.A. from Central Wesleyan College, 1978; a M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary, 1981; a M.A. from the University of Kentucky, 1986; and a Ph.D. from Union Theological Seminary, 1991.
- Prior to joining the faculty, he served as an instructor in various languages (Greek, Hebrew and Latin) at Asbury Seminary (1981-1983), Asbury College (1985-1986) and Union Theological Seminary (1987). His doctoral dissertation focused on the literary structure of Luke’s Gospel, a particular interest that has more recently extended into the Gospels of Mark and John. Dr. Dongell is the author of a commentary on the Gospel of John (Wesley Press).
- As an ordained elder in the Wesleyan Church, Dr. Dongell has maintained an active ministry in that denomination as an associate pastor, a regular adult Sunday school teacher; a one-time director and frequent advisor of the Wesleyan Seminary Foundation on Asbury Seminary’s campus; an instructor in regional Wesleyan ministerial training; and a representative to the annual Graduate Student Theological Seminary.
Song Evangelist
Ron Brendel - "Singer Guy"
Ron a returning Song Leader at Camp Sychar.
He's a fun-loving fellow! He’s been “doing music” since high school, when he sang in choirs and ensembles, and sang Charlie Dalrymple in “Brigadoon.” He went to college and kept singing…choirs, solos, festivals…then on to graduate school, and community and professional singing in opera, operetta (his first role!), oratorio, concerts, and recitals. He also has done significant work in choral conducting, coaching, church music seminars, and academic presentations internationally.
Ron is married to soprano Chery Brendel, and is dad to Anna Marie, a theatre girl. Along with singing, his responsibilities teaching, directing musical theatre, and directing the graduate programs in music at Lee University, he is the minister of music at Michigan Avenue Baptist Church.
Ron a returning Song Leader at Camp Sychar.
He's a fun-loving fellow! He’s been “doing music” since high school, when he sang in choirs and ensembles, and sang Charlie Dalrymple in “Brigadoon.” He went to college and kept singing…choirs, solos, festivals…then on to graduate school, and community and professional singing in opera, operetta (his first role!), oratorio, concerts, and recitals. He also has done significant work in choral conducting, coaching, church music seminars, and academic presentations internationally.
Ron is married to soprano Chery Brendel, and is dad to Anna Marie, a theatre girl. Along with singing, his responsibilities teaching, directing musical theatre, and directing the graduate programs in music at Lee University, he is the minister of music at Michigan Avenue Baptist Church.
Children's Evangelist
Charissa Buchanan
Bio Soon To Come
Bio Soon To Come
Tiny Tots' Evangelists (Pre K)
Carmalita Tyler and Nicola Clark will be partnering together to lead our Preschool Ministry this year
CARMALITA TYLER -
Carmalita is looking forward to returning to Sychar for her 6th year of teaching with the Tiny Tots. This year, she is excited to share the Good News of Jesus with the little ones - supporting, guiding, and encouraging them to receive His promises for them and to go on and share them with the world. With a Master’s degree in Elementary Education- Carmalita taught for 4 years but is currently working as a Stay-at -home Mom. In less than a year’s time, her family grew from 3 to 5 and with two new additions-she joyfully claims that while her hands are full, her heart is FULLER.
She currently lives in Suffolk, VA with her husband- Jeremy, 3 kids- Madelyn, Ralph, and Tobias, and her in-laws.
Carmalita is looking forward to returning to Sychar for her 6th year of teaching with the Tiny Tots. This year, she is excited to share the Good News of Jesus with the little ones - supporting, guiding, and encouraging them to receive His promises for them and to go on and share them with the world. With a Master’s degree in Elementary Education- Carmalita taught for 4 years but is currently working as a Stay-at -home Mom. In less than a year’s time, her family grew from 3 to 5 and with two new additions-she joyfully claims that while her hands are full, her heart is FULLER.
She currently lives in Suffolk, VA with her husband- Jeremy, 3 kids- Madelyn, Ralph, and Tobias, and her in-laws.
NICOLA CLARK -
Nicola is excited to be joining the preschool ministry team this year helping with crafts and other activities. As a stay at home mom to an energetic and curious 5 year old, she is looking forward to serving Camp Sychar and inspiring our smallest Christians about what the love of Christ means.
Nicola holds a bachelors degree in Finance from The Ohio State University and lives in Pataskala, Ohio with her husband, Drew, their son, John and their dog Lucy.
Nicola is excited to be joining the preschool ministry team this year helping with crafts and other activities. As a stay at home mom to an energetic and curious 5 year old, she is looking forward to serving Camp Sychar and inspiring our smallest Christians about what the love of Christ means.
Nicola holds a bachelors degree in Finance from The Ohio State University and lives in Pataskala, Ohio with her husband, Drew, their son, John and their dog Lucy.
Hill Service
PASTOR KEITH AND EMILY BRUNER
Founders of Greater Life Church in Youngstown, Ohio.
High school sweethearts.
She lead him to the Lord.
They have a passion for relevant, here-and-now Biblical living, adherence to the word, and Holiness as practical outcome of your walk with Christ.
Keith is plain spoken, and doesn't want you to settle for life with a limp. For Such a time as this we can rise. If you want it lovingly straight and between the eyes, Keith's your man.
Founders of Greater Life Church in Youngstown, Ohio.
High school sweethearts.
She lead him to the Lord.
They have a passion for relevant, here-and-now Biblical living, adherence to the word, and Holiness as practical outcome of your walk with Christ.
Keith is plain spoken, and doesn't want you to settle for life with a limp. For Such a time as this we can rise. If you want it lovingly straight and between the eyes, Keith's your man.