Missionaries

Dave Holloway: Vice President for Extension Ministries
Dave graduated from Tennessee Temple University in 1981 with a Degree in Administrative Management. Dave has over 24 years of camp management experience, serving at Alpine since 2002. Dave is a husband and father of 5 children. One of the most rewarding aspects of camp for Dave is seeing young lives changed and counselors mature in their faith and relationship to the Lord. Dave enjoys skiing, scuba diving, hunting and spending time with family and friends.
Life Verse: Philippians 4:19

Ruth Knicely: Director of Alpine Retreats
At the age of 12, while attending a church camp, Ruth dedicated her life to serving the Lord. But it wasn’t until college that she developed an interest in -- and eventual love for -- camp ministry. Ruth began her service at Alpine during her college years, serving as a summer camp counselor. Since 1982 she has served in a variety of capacities, from dining room hostess to equipment truck driver -- and nearly everything in between. She has served as the Director of Retreats since 2003. Ruth is a 1986 graduate of Appalachian Bible College. Ruth is pictured with her friend and future replacement, Anna.
Life Verse: I Samuel 12:24

Steve Kemper: Co-Director of Alpine Adventures/ Ropes Course Manager
Steve is a 2008 graduate of ABC with a Th.B. and a B.A. in Bible/Theology with a focus in Camp Ministry and Pastoral Studies. He also holds an A.A. from the University of Alaska (1994). Steve, with his wife, Jeanne, and their 3 daughters, live on a small hobby farm just 1 mile from Alpine. The whole family enjoys camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, farming and participating in adventure activities in the outdoors. They consider themselves extremely blessed to be able to use their passion for the outdoors to serve their greater passion, their LORD! Steve served 21 years in the US Army and Army Guard, and is also an ordained minister of the Gospel. Steve & Jeanne met, and married, in 1991 in Alaska, where they were living until relocating to ABC to prepare for vocational ministry in 2002. Steve has been serving with Alpine Adventures since 2006.

Tim Barton: Co-Director of Alpine Adventures/ River Manager
Tim Barton graduated from ABC in 1989 with a Th.B. in Pastoral, Family Counseling & Youth Ministries. He began guiding for Alpine in 1985. He has had training in swiftwater rescue through the NPS, ACC, PRGA and others. He has over 25 years experience in guiding and throughout his career he has trained approximately 200 guides. One of the greatest blessings in his ministry is how God has allowed his family to be involved. His wife Renee has been a help to him and to Alpine in many ways. Tim & Renee have 3 children Jimmy, Carissa and Micah. They all have been a help as trip leaders, guides and facilitators in all activities. Tim enjoys seeing guides develop in leadership skills and mature both physically and spiritually. He also enjoys seeing the same youth pastors and group leaders bring different young people year after year challenging them to grow in Christ.
Life Verse: James 3:13

Staff

Vanessa Boyd: Alpine Bible Camp Program Director
Vanessa graduated from Appalachian Bible College in 2004 with a B.A. in Bible/Theology and Elementary Education. During her summers at ABC, Vanessa enjoyed serving at Alpine Bible Camp as a counselor. After teaching junior high for almost 5 years, Vanessa returned to Alpine to serve as the Bible Camp’s program director. She enjoys being back at Alpine and serving the different guests who come to Alpine each year. When not at camp, Vanessa enjoys cooking up tasty dishes and anything that involves being out-of-doors.
Life Verse: Colossians 1:28-29.

Emily Dunkerton: Alpine Outdoor Education Director
Emily is a 2007 graduate of Appalachian Bible College with a B.A. in Bible/Theology and Camp Ministry. She loves serving at Alpine because of the many opportunities to guide others to God’s Word through challenging outdoor experiences. As a bonus, her office is at times underground in a cave, dangling in the air from the high ropes course, on the edge of a cliff, or in a boat shooting whitewater rapids! Emily is passionate about God’s creation and enjoys backpacking, rock climbing, eating wild plants, and making just about any animal into a pet.
Life Verses: Isaiah 41:9-10.