This is Joe Whalen.

This is Jeremey Sandison. 

My early teenage summer's were full of time spent with these to men. I dont think they knew it then, but the time they spent with me help set the foundations for my adult life faith.

Joe Whalen, a Muskegon native, was the supervisor at Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference's Teen Department. He was attending Moody Bible Institute to become a youth pastor, and was testing what he was learning on the campers. In step with every other summer of my life, I attended the youth program and soaked up all he had to teach.

However, it doesn't just stop there. Extracuricurally, I spend a lot of time with Joe, and our Jesus talks weren't restricted to Maranatha either. While Joe was learning the pillars of the christian faith at moody he was relaying them to me, and I loved every minute of it. Finally, a subject that kept my attention longer than math, science, history, or english. Thanks Joe for starting me out.

Now, Joe is married to a wonderful lady, Kristi. They live in Muskegon, MI. He is a youth pastor at a rapidly growing church (Bridge Bible Church) and is in charge of all youth and family matters. 

Jeremey Sandison, another Muskegon native, was a teen leader many of the same years Joe was supervisor. While he taught me about the pillars of the christian faith. He taught me more about being a man. That life can be epic and we can learn something from it. He also nurtured my adventurous spirit.

Jeremey is also an amazing musician. He helped my love of music start up. (For which I am eternally grateful). He is also married, to a wonderful woman. Her name is Jacquie and they might have a child. (I'm guessing from facebook photos. I haven't really sat down and talked with Jeremey for quite some time)

Again, these guys are amazing!