2024 SUMMER STAFF
COUNSELORS
Emilie Guest
Hey y'all, I'm Emilie Guest and I'm so so excited to be serving this summer as a CLS Counselor!! I am 20 years old and I am in my Sophomore year at Auburn University, studying Public Relations. I am from Stuart, Florida and have grown up coming to Camp Living Stones with my youth group. I cannot wait to be back!! I am so expectant to see what the Lord is going to do at camp this summer and I feel so honored that I get to be a part of His work! I love serving others and being challenged in my faith so I can't wait to serve the Lord all summer and learn more than I can even imagine! See ya at camp!!
Riley Peglar
Hey y'all, my name is Riley Peglar, I am 19 years old and I'm from Mountain Home Arkansas. I am pursuing a life in ministry with Forgotten Ministries. I love to play any sport, hanging out with friends and to travel. I have been going to camp for the past 3 years and this will be my first year as a camp counselor. I am really excited to see what God has planned this summer!
Jessi Looney
Hi, my name is Jessi Looney and this is my first year being a counselor at Camp Living Stones! I am from Grundy, Virginia and I just finished my freshman year at Emory and Henry College. I am on the cross country and track and field teams at Emory and Henry and I am involved in many campus Bible studies and FCA. I have never been a camp counselor before, so I am excited to see the Lord work through everyone at camp this summer!
Ben Konicki
Heyo, my name is Ben Konicki and I am super pumped to be back at camp for my second summer! I am from Westerville Ohio and attend Cedarville University where I study Biblical Studies: Counseling and Youth Ministry. Some hobbies of mine include hiking, photography, card games, and finding the coolest hats to wear. I cannot wait to be at camp to grow, serve, and most importantly worship our God daily!
Allison Petty
Hey ya’ll, I am Allie. This is my first year as a Camp Living Stones counselor, and I am so excited to love on God’s people this summer! I am from Chattanooga, TN and I am currently going to Chattanooga state community college with plans to go into special education. In my spare time I read lots and lots of books and watch old movies and TV shows. For the last two years I have worked at a family owned burger joint in the Chattanooga area, which became my second family. My favorite Bible story is Ruth because God met her in the everyday and in the mundane of life. My favorite Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 3:17 “The Lord is the spirit and where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” I know that the is life if hard but God gives us freedom!
Samuel McBride
Hey everyone, my name is Samuel McBride and I'm from South Georgia. I am currently attending East Georgia State College and I plan to graduate from Georgia Southern University with my bachelor's degree in rehabilitation sciences. I have a passion for playing sports and being outdoors, but even more than that, I love fellowship and getting to know others in hopes to grow the body of Christ.
Sarah Mullisen
I love people, being active, and music! Catch me playing Spikeball and always humming to myself. But most importantly, I find my joy in Christ, He is the reason for everything!
Blake Luna
Hey y’all! My name is Blake Luna and I am 20 years old, from Mountain Home, Arkansas. I am a senior at Arkansas State University, studying Business Administration with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Logistics. A little about me is that I love sports, the lake, and playing the guitar. This will be my second summer as a counselor at camp and I’m super pumped to see how the Lord is going to work in the hearts of everyone there!!
”Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.“
1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV
Riley Kish
Hey y’all! My name is Riley Kish and I could not be more excited for Camp Living Stones this summer! I am eighteen years old and I’m from Rock Spring, Georgia. This is my first year as a counselor. Can’t wait for the fun times this summer and to see where the Lord takes us!
Gabriel Rogers
Hey everyone!! My name is Gabriel Rogers I’m from Mountain Home, Arkansas. I am 18 years old. This is my first time being a counselor at Camp Living Stones! My favorite verse is Philippians 4:13! I am currently just working right now. I love to hunt, fish, be outdoors, I play drums and guitar. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for Camp this summer!
Madelyn Smeltzer
Hey y’all, my name is Mandelyn Smeltzer! I am 21 years old and I am a junior business student at Arkansas State University. I love spending time in God’s creation hiking and kayaking! I am so excited to serve as a counselor and to see how God is going to work this summer!
Jameson Miller
Hey guys, my name is Jameson Miller, I am 18 years old and I am from Richland Mississippi. I am currently finishing my second semester at Hinds Community College, studying in computer science and I am on the soccer team. I am also an FCA leader for Hinds and actively involved in my church at home, FBC Richland. I love playing any sport, going out with my friends and family, and just meeting new people. Last year was the first time I heard about Camp Living Stones and I came as a student, which was truly life-changing. This will be my first ever time being a camp counselor and I cannot wait to see what the Lord has in store this summer and how he will use me for others! See y’all there!
Rylee Moore
Hi camp family, I’m Rylee! I am overjoyed that I will be back serving at camp this summer as a counselor! I am 20 years old and attend the University of Central Florida where I study Human Communications. I’m so thankful the Lord has called me back to this sweet ministry. I’m expectant for His presence and hand to be at work beyond what we can imagine in every heart that comes up the mountain. See you so soon!!! :)
Nathanael French
Hello! My name is Nathanael French, I am 20 years old, and I am from Tyler, Texas. I am graduating this semester from Tyler Junior College where I studied programming, and will continue my education in the field of cyber security. I am the oldest of 6 siblings, with the youngest being 2 years old, and I have a dog named Sam Houston. I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family, and love going on road trips. This will be my first year as a counselor, and I am extremely excited to see what God has in store for everyone this summer!
MEDIA SPECIALIST
Camille Crisp
My name is Camille, and I’m from Gatlinburg Tennessee. God brought my spirit to Tennessee Wesleyan University in the friendly city of Athens where I get to dive into my curiosity of cultural psychology, and work towards my bachelor’s degree in sociology
I love meeting new people and would place enlightening conversations very high on my hobbies list. I enjoy the sunshine, but I love the rain, and if standing outside through an ominous storm were to ever become a sport, I’m taking the gold every time.
INTERN
Levi Lauvray
Katie Chandonnet
Hey y’all! I’m Katie Chandonnet and I’m from Huntsville, Texas. I have been a camper/counselor/volunteer over a number of years at CLS and the Lord has called me to be one of the interns here this summer! I’m super pumped to serve along side the amazing and faithful staff this summer and bring the joy of the Lord while doing it!