Aaron Daut, Program Director
Favorite verse:
2 Corinthians 12:9 “But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
Favorite books:
Treasure Principle, Breaking the King Saul Syndrome, Follow Me, The Hobbit
Hobbies:
Working out, hunting, fishing (when I can). I enjoy almost all sports, but hands down baseball is my favorite.
Secret talent:
Cornhole!
If you could go back in time to any event in history, what would it be and why?
If I could go back to witness the creation of the world, that would be incredible. To be there and see how powerful the Words of God are that He can speak and things are created would be really cool.
About yourself:
Growing up, I was always surrounded by Christian things, but playing baseball was the driving force in my life. I went to college for a year and a half to play baseball. Looking back now, I see that the Lord began to take away the satisfaction of baseball and so after a year and a half I dropped out of college and began working a construction type Job. After a little over a year of that one of my mentors recommended Adelphia to me. I attended Adelphia as a student the year of 2016-17 and this is where I truly began to understand that Christ deserves all of my life. The next year I stayed as the Men’s RA and worked part time at a Crossfit Gym where I met my wife, Megan! After that year I continued to work at Lake Retreat and stay involved at Adelphia, and now I’ve been lucky enough that they will let me do even more of it!
Megan Daut
What is your role?
I am the Adelphia Registrar, and the Guest Services Assistant.
How do you work with students in your job?
I am the first person students communicate with, and manage the paperwork side of Adelphia. I also create the students work schedule and interact with them on a daily basis.
Favorite Bible verse:
Isaiah 41:10 "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Joel and Autumn Davis, Deans of Men and Women
Joel
Favorite verse: Hebrews 10:26-31
Favorite book: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson
Hobbies: Video games, backpacking
About yourself: I grew up in Wisconsin in a religious home but did not take my faith seriously until I was 18, when I attended Nicolet Bible Insitute in White Lake Wisconsin. The program was similar to how Adelphia works in that it is a one-year program that centers on developing a heart for God and growing in knowledge of His word. A few years after that program ended, I decided to attend Montana Bible College to further develop my knowledge of Christ. Eventually, this is where I met my wife Autumn and through a series of events fortunate events, the Lord has led us to the position of Dean of Men and Women respectfully here at Adelphia Discipleship. Due to my experience at Nicolet Bible Institute, I know how life-changing a year away from home can be and how it can completely alter the course of a student's life. I am beyond excited to be a part of this program.
Autumn
Favorite verse: James 3:17-18 "But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace."
Favorite books: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis, The Path of Loneliness by Elizabeth Elliot, J-Curve by Paul Miller.
Hobbies: I enjoy embroidery, hiking, making soup, and getting ice cream late at night.
About yourself: I grew up as a Christian homeschooler in northwest Washington; sheltered, academically motivated, and a huge nerd. I came to Adelphia as a student in 2019 with my life all planned out! Adelphia, university, marriage, career. However, God had different plans for me. After the pandemic ended my year prematurely, my carefully designed life started crashing down. After learning a lesson in truly surrendering my life to God, I was lead to back to Adelphia to serve as an RA. Through a year of both difficulty and joy, I got my first taste of ministry. I stayed on as Lead Housekeeper until deciding to move on to Montana Bible College in the Spring of 23. There I met my now husband, who spent the summer with me working back at Lake Retreat. When I left at the end of that summer, I truly thought I would never return. But again, God had different plans! After getting married and finishing our third semester at MBC, we found out we were expecting! Though we were both had a couple years to go, it became clear that it was time for us to move on. Coming back to work for Adelphia was something I never expected, but now that we are here, I can see yet another example of the Lord's faithfulness and careful directing of my life.
Sara Jorgenson
What brought you to Lake Retreat?
I came to Lake Retreat as an Adelphia student.
What’s my role?
I’m the kitchen manager and lead lifeguard.
How do I work with the students?
I mostly work with the students in the kitchen, teaching them about the kitchen and training them to be good employees.
My favorite verse:
2 Timothy 1:7 "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control."
Hilary Lindstrom
What brought you here to Lake Retreat?
I grew up going here as a young kid, and worked many years on summer staff. I was offered a job at the camp after serving on a short term mission trip to Africa, after saying I loved praising God and cleaning.
What is your role?
I am the Assistant Guest Service Coordinator, and I work directly with our guest groups.
How do you work with Adelphia students in your job?
Since I work with groups directly I also work around the students and see them in their work roles every time there is a group in.
What is your favorite Bible verse?
James 1:2-4 "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."
Topher Lindstrom
What brought you here to Lake Retreat?
Really simply, it just seemed like this is were God wanted me. I get to serve alongside my wife and co-workers who have the same desire to love people and pour into others lives.
What is your role?
Maintenance
How do you work with Adelphia students in your job?
I get the opportunity to train students about general maintenance and small house projects. While discipling them to live their life serving the Lord.
What is your favorite Bible verse?
Philippians 2:1-18
Isaac Eaton
What brought you here to Lake Retreat?
My last job had closed down so Aaron, who was a small group leader at my church, offered me a job working maintenance.
What is your role?
Maintenance worker
How do you work with Adelphia students in your job?
Helping the students with maintenance projects
What is your favorite Bible verse?
Psalm 100:5
Annaliese Eaton
What brought you here to Lake Retreat?
I grew up local, so Lake Retreat was a place where I had been many times with my church. After I graduated high school I enrolled in the Adelphia program for a year, I've been working here ever since.
What is your role?
Head of Housekeeping
How do you work with Adelphia students in your job?
I help teach the students how to create a clean space and maintain cleanliness. I also help them to persevere on the hard days and know the importance of what they are doing!
What is your favorite Bible verse?
Matthew 6:33 "Seek first the kingdom and all of it's righteousness, and all things will be provided for you."
Tim Alsdurf
What brought you here to Lake Retreat?
God lead me to Adelphia to be a student in the Fall of 2012, for two years. I left for a few years and was invited to come live and work on campus in the Fall of 2017. In the Spring of 2018, the Director asked me to be apart of Adelphia Discipleship School.
What is your role?
Volunteer
How do you work with Adelphia students in that position?
As a volunteer, I work with the young men of Adelphia and disciple them throughout the year in hope of them growing closer to God in their faith. I also help facilitate student events and help lead smaller events, like family group and Bible studies.
What is your favorite Bible verse?
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 "Be careful. Hold firmly to your faith. Have courage and be strong. Do everything in love."
Brian and Joni Dejong
Camp Director
Adelphia Board of Directors:
Steve Michiels
Brian DeJong
Brookes August
Bill Duffy
AJ Elzinga
Jason Matthews
Ron Owen