Staff
Chris King: Director
After spending almost 20 years
of service in adventure, educational, and church ministry, Chris King
now leads CQ Missional where his primary focus is helping young leaders
discover the joy of living as contributors. He is also a lead
facilitator with Challenge Quest, helping groups through adventure
experiences, and is a co-owner of the Buffalo River Canopy Tour.His two decades of leadership experience including leading at Christian
Camps and Conference Centers, Christian Colleges, Church Youth Ministry
and adventure programming with Challenge Quest. He holds a Masters Degree
in Community Counseling from John Brown University. A musician, song
writer, and worship leader, he created “The Plain Whitebread Album”, a
collection of theme songs from his years at New Life Ranch. He enjoys
his beautiful family which includes: Kristin, his wife of 18 years; and
children: Maggie, Eli, and Drew. During his free time he enjoys
mountain and road biking, running, and playing music. Chris also blogs at http://sendtochrisking.wordpress.com.
Beth West: Program Administrator
My soul needs music & the
mountains. My body needs strong coffee. I am learning to love…my
husband, my friends, my family, my neighbors…myself. I’ve been to grad
school & Australia. I listen to npr. I just might be in love with
our Subaru Outback. I’m amazed by the Lord & His people. While most
of my time is spent managing administrative details, I also am drawn to
helping others live healthy lives. In 2008 I received a Masters of
Science in Counseling from John Brown University. During my time
in graduate school I discovered some really amazing things, both about
myself & the other people around me. I love hearing people’s
stories! And reminding them that their story is important, and that they
have value, worth & HOPE.
I sell my handicrafts here: www.sharingseedsofhope.com
My husband & I share a little about our day-to-day life here: www.benandbethwest.com
I sell my handicrafts here: www.sharingseedsofhope.com
My husband & I share a little about our day-to-day life here: www.benandbethwest.com
Teachers, Speakers, Special Guests
Greg Robinson
Greg is currently President of Challenge Quest, LLC in
Pryor, Oklahoma. Previous to coming to Challenge Quest, Greg spent 5
years with Williams in Tulsa, Oklahoma as a Managing Organization
Development Consultant. He also was the coordinator of experiential
training at John Brown University. His professional career also includes
10 years of youth ministry and 4 years of college ministry. He has a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Leadership from The Union
Institute and University in Cincinnati, Ohio. He also has his M.S. in
Counseling from John Brown University. He
has concentrated in the areas of team development, leadership
development, facilitation and consulting with organizational change
efforts. He is the author of Teams for a New Generation: An Introduction
to Collective Learning, A Leadership Paradox: Influencing Others by Defining Yourself, Teams for a New Generation: A Facilitator’s Field Guide, & his newest book, Adventure and the Way of Jesus: An Experiential Approach to Spiritual Formation.
Greg currently resides with his wife Jeannie, his daughter Keely and son Kobe in Pryor, Oklahoma.
Greg currently resides with his wife Jeannie, his daughter Keely and son Kobe in Pryor, Oklahoma.
Greg Taylor
Greg Taylor is lead minister for Garnett Church of Christ. He and his
wife and three children lived in Uganda for seven years and planted churches
with a mission team. He is author of several books, including How to
Get Ready for Short-Term Missions. Greg keeps a blog here.
Mark Riddle
Mark collaborates with organizations who work with adolescents
and their families to cultivate ownership of their mission, and to
create systems in which people are empowered to embody the mission
themselves. He is the trusted adviser to great leaders across the
country. Mark’s unique perspective on leadership allows for
organizations to learn. He guides leaders as they explore opportunities,
manage and sustain growth and build systems that manage the
expectations for you and your ministry. Mark works with churches across North America to equip their community to love teens and empower parents.
Mark has written two books and articles for numerous periodicals like Relevant, Immerse Journal, and Youth Worker Journal. He is intellectually curious and is passionate about supporting church leaders. Mark has 20 years of youth ministry experience and founded The Riddle Group , a ministry consulting firm, in June of 2005. Additionally, Mark’s served as an Adjunct Professor for Biblical Seminary in which he developed and taught the Youth Ministry Certificate program. Mark lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his wife and 3 kids. Check out his website here.
Mark has written two books and articles for numerous periodicals like Relevant, Immerse Journal, and Youth Worker Journal. He is intellectually curious and is passionate about supporting church leaders. Mark has 20 years of youth ministry experience and founded The Riddle Group , a ministry consulting firm, in June of 2005. Additionally, Mark’s served as an Adjunct Professor for Biblical Seminary in which he developed and taught the Youth Ministry Certificate program. Mark lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his wife and 3 kids. Check out his website here.
Daniel McIntosh
Daniel is the youth pastor at Believers Church
in Tulsa, where he fights the systemic abandonment of
teenagers. After graduating from Oral Roberts University, he has worked
for charitable organizations such as Focus on the Family in Australia
and with 24-7 Prayer in Ibiza, Spain. He is an aspiring
author who recently co-authored and compiled the book, "Set Apart." He is an avid ORU basketball fan and gets from here to there on a Honda Metropolitan scooter. Check out some things he's written for us here.
Scott Shaw
Scott serves as the Director of Ministries at New Life Ranch and has
been involved in camping and youth ministry for over 20 years. He has
served as Youth Pastor in NWA, Summer Camp Coordinator at New Life Ranch
and is currently the Director over all program ministries at New Life
Ranch. Scott has a passion to see people lead effectively, stand up for
their faith, and live with purpose while helping them succeed in life
and ministry. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Education from
Northeastern State University and a Masters of Arts in Ministry from
John Brown University. He lives at New Life Ranch with his beautiful
wife of 10 years, Kristen and kids, Kate and Cooper.
Ryan Myers
Ryan is the Director of Student Ministry at Redeemer Covenant Church in Tulsa and
a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Formally trained in the fields of psychology and anthropology at the
University of Tulsa, I spent the first 4+ years after college as a
full-time psychotherapist at Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital in
Tulsa. While there, my time was split between working with adults that
struggle with addictive/compulsive behavior and adolescents and their
families that were attempting to maneuver everything from depression and
anxiety, to substance abuse and destructive relationships. I have been
in my current position, overseeing the student ministry at Redeemer, for
a little over 3 years, and I consider myself fortunate to be able serve
in vocational ministry with some of my closest friends.
In addition to connecting with people that are hurting and desiring
wholeness and health in life, I am passionate about the Almighty God, my
wife, our twin sons, daughter, the outdoors, quality music, good food, and
thought-provoking and challenging conversation, just to name a few!
You can read some things Ryan's written for us here.
Paul Taylor
Paul is the Pastor at Liberty Church in Broken Arrow, OK. He has served there for 25 years as Senior Pastor. You can listen to his messages, and find out more information about Liberty Church here.
Blake Ewing
Blake is a well known Tulsa
entrepreneur who is an outspoken supporter of the city of Tulsa, &
creator of a redemptive work culture in his businesses, sharing the love
of Christ in a non-judgemental atmosphere. He has successfully started
each of these businesses as part of his passion for revitalizing the
downtown area: Joe Momma's Pizza, The Max Retropub, Boomtown T's, the
Engine Room Public Relations, & Back Alley Blues & BBQ. Check
out some of his thoughts here:http://blakeewing.wordpress.com/
Todd Peterson
Todd is the high school &
college pastor at Asbury United Methodist in Tulsa. He is a great dad
& husband, & a great youth pastor for one of Tulsa's most
dynamic youth ministries. Todd brings a wealth of experience to the Link
Year program. Check out Breakaway, Asbury's Youth Minsitry here.
Cindie Lamon
Cindie has been a Planner
with the Community Service Council (CSC) since 1994. Her experience
spans 25 years in the non-profit, human services field, using
community-building and collaborative approaches in such areas as
homelessness, HIV/AIDS, disabilities, child welfare, interfaith and
justice issues, substance abuse and violence prevention, and community
schools. Cindie is a native Tulsan and has extensive experience in
program development and implementation, evaluation, research and grant
writing/management. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology
from the University of Tulsa, with a minor in Anthropology. She obtained
a Certificate in Women’s Studies and focused on environmental justice.
She has a graduate degree in Environmental Science from Oklahoma State
University. She has traveled to Kenya and Tanzania for research into
global environmental debt, indigenous population rights and women’s
issues. Check out the cool things the Community Service Council does here.
