I am from Willmar, Minnesota. I majored in Christian Studies with an emphasis on global ministry and a minor in child and family social services at Grand Canyon University. I have played soccer most of my life and that has been something I have been able to be involved in for ministry purposes. I enjoy the outdoors and reading. I am very excited to meet and serve with everyone at Tahoe.

My name is Kylie Litz and I am 18 years old. I am currently a student at Liberty University pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary studies of behavioral science and religion. I am from Portola California, so when I heard of Tahoe Church all the way in Virginia, I was super excited to see that a church so close to my home town was reaching so many people. I am truly excited to be able to serve with Tahoe Church for the summer of 2024! I cannot wait to meet all the amazing people I will be doing life through the summer with. I am super grateful for this opportunity and I am excited to see what the Lord has in store for this program this summer!

 I’m so grateful and thrilled to be a part of this program! I am 22 years old and I attend Jessup University as a Psychology major. I was born and raised in Woodland, California. My hobbies include anything that surrounds music, hanging out with friends, and cuddling with my dog, Chip. I am so happy that God has blessed me with such a great opportunity to serve in the church this summer! 

Hello! My name is Preston Archer and I am 19 years old. I was born and raised in Boston Massachusetts and have lived in the area my whole life. Currently, I am sophomore at Biola University and I am studying Bible and theology with a concentration on Christian ministries. Some of my hobbies are writing, hiking, playing basketball, running, and my newest favorite hobby is fish keeping as I now own multiple goldfish. As someone who grew up in the city, I am not much of an outdoorsman but one of the things I am most excited about is getting to see the beautiful scenery and spending time in nature at Lake Tahoe. I am deeply passionate about ministry and am super excited to serve in the Tahoe Leadership Summer Program. I look forward to seeing what God has in store for me at Tahoe Forest Church.

My name is Hector Rodriguez and I was born and raised in Truckee California. I was not raised in the Church and put my faith in Christ in April of 2022. I came back from a gap year program last August and really committed to the Church. I am currently attending Ethnos360 Bible Institute and will receive my degree in Biblical Studies. I am on the path to becoming a missionary in Papua New Guinea and bringing the Gospel to those who have never heard it in their original language.  I’m excited for all that will happen this summer!

Hi!! My name is TimbreLee Vick and I am so incredibly excited to meet all of you and be spending the summer with you all! I feel so strongly that this program is where God wants me to be this summer and feel so blessed to be welcomed into it. I am an incoming Junior at Pepperdine University, and this photo is me at my favorite place on campus, the top of the hike to the cross on a hill. I am a psychology major and intend on doing my very best to help people to become the best versions of themselves one day. I love playing the guitar and reading/ writing in my free time!!

Hello! My name is Chelsea Spangler and I am 20 years old. I am a commercial music major at Liberty University and I am getting my minor in biblical studies. I am originally from North Carolina so when I stumbled across Tahoe church, I never thought I’d take an opportunity so far from home. Now I am incredibly excited to spend my summer serving the Lord with like minded people and can’t wait to see how God will use me in this season to further His kingdom!

Hi my name is Lauren Hong! I’m from Portland, Oregon, though currently studying Biblical Studies at Biola University in sunny SoCal (and missing the rain and seasons, especially autumn). I’m currently in an accelerated MDiv program, unsure of where God will take me, but I’m open to possibly going on to being a professor and/or mission work! I’m enjoying the last years of the Torrey Honors College program which involves copious amounts of reading numerous classics which has opened my reading horizons beautifully.

I love journaling, reading, worshiping the Lord, gardens/gardening, prayer walks, razor clamming in the PNW, and hanging out with kids! When I grow up I want to be a mom and read and pray with my family.

One thing I’m really excited for is to see the beauty of Tahoe, and joining the church’s warm fellowship. Nature’s beauty so easily draws worship from us all, and for those who know the Lord, our corporate praise joins with all of heaven’s continuous singing for a lovely moment.

Hello everybody! My name is Kevin Joseph Hall and I will be serving alongside you all at Tahoe Forest Church this upcoming year. I am 22 years old, am from New Jersey, and became a Christian two years ago. I love Jesus and am trying to reach a lost world for Him just as He reached me not so long ago.

God has had me moving quite a lot throughout the past year or so! I went on a summer missions trip to New Hampshire in the summer of 2022, went to Liberty University for a semester in fall 2022 (also where I heard about this program!), as well as serving at a church in Massachusetts in the spring of 2023.

Needless to say, God has extended me way beyond my comfort zone and I am ecstatic to work alongside you all for the glory of Christ.

I love screenwriting, being in nature (I plan on many, many Lake Tahoe trips), and especially love sharing the Gospel to people. In addition, I love public speaking so hopefully I’ll be able to give a few sermons in my time here! I look forward to meeting each and every one of you and am excited about what God has in store for me here at Tahoe Forest Church.

Hannah Jeanne Bethards is preparing to follow her calling as a teacher by pursuing a double major in Mathematics and Biblical Studies at William Jessup University in Rocklin, California. Her love for nature began in Lodi, California where she grew up on 5 acres filled with animals. She is excited to serve at the Tahoe church.

Hello! My name is Katai Mutale (pronounced kah-tye moo-tah-lay). I am from Lusaka in Zambia, a beautiful country in southern Africa. I am a rising senior studying Communications at Pepperdine University.

I have various passions, most of them revolving around the field of the arts. Aside from being a teacher and preacher of the Word, I love representing God through visual arts, stories, poetry, drama, and (soon) film. I mainly use social media to share this. I believe the Truth is needed more than ever in this generation, and having it represented artistically is a powerful medium to lead all people (especially young people) to the Savior.

I am slightly reserved (at first) but very friendly. I am known to greet or teach anyone I meet a saying in a different language, tell long stories with great detail, crack jokes, compliment/encourage, find a way to make anything and everything a sermon, and share cute or silly videos, especially ones that involve dogs. I look forward to growing and learning more about this community and Christ over the next few weeks!

Hi! My name is Anna Lise. I grew up in New York but then moved out to California after graduating high school. I have been living in the Sacramento area for the past 5 years. I attended a local community college and then transferred to William Jessup University where I have been studying psychology with a concentration in international psychology. I graduate in May 2021.

Attending William Jessup really helped me in my faith journey through all the study and conversations we had around the bible and the Christian faith. I finally made the decision to follow Jesus in December 2020 after years of learning and growing in my personal relationship with God. Unexpected to me, I have come to have a love of studying the bible and having deep conversations about God and faith. I never knew what I wanted to be ever since I was a kid and growing up. So even now I’m not sure where my journey in life will take me. All I know is that I’m open to what God has planned for me and am taking this life with Him step by step. Needing an internship for my major, I was led to the Resident Leadership Program at Tahoe Forest Church after hearing Terrance speak at one of Jessup’s chapels. This is a next step for me in my walk with God and I am so looking forward to growing in my leadership skills and faith from this experience.

I also love the outdoors, being in nature, and being active. One of the strongest ways I feel God is when I’m in nature admiring the beauty, mystery, and grandness of His creation. I have only been to Tahoe once before and I remember it being so beautiful and I have been dying to go back. So, I’m so excited to finally return and get to live and spend the summer up there and take part in all this program has to offer! I suspect this will be a transformative experience and a summer to remember!

Hey I’m Anna! I am from Virginia and attend Liberty University. I’m going into my senior year of studying Songwriting. Music and Worship has always been a passion of mine and has developed into becoming God’s calling on my life, specifically as a songwriter. Another passion of mine is sports. I’ve played several sports throughout my life, but I am currently on Liberty’s D1 Club Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Team! I have a seventeen-year-old sister and a thirteen-year-old brother. I love warm, sunny weather, Italian food, and coffee! I am really looking forward to coming out to California and seeing what God will do this summer!

Hey there! My name is Alayna, and I’m a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University in Michigan, where I studied Public and Nonprofit Administration. I’ve decided not to jump into a career just yet so that I can pursue my passion for travel and new experiences, and I am so incredibly grateful that God provided this amazing opportunity at Tahoe Forest Church. I look forward to growth, new adventures, and the Christian community that I’m sure I will encounter in California in the coming months. 

Hi! My name is Candace Moder, and I am so stoked to be a part of the Tahoe Residency program! I grew up in the Bay area, but I have spent the last 8 years in Southern California and that is where I call home. I recently graduated from Azusa Pacific University with my B.A in Christain Ministries! I realized my call to ministry through working at a summer camp my freshman year of college, and have loved serving in different ministry roles ever since. I love going to the beach and exploring new places, especially finding local coffee shops and new places to eat! I cannot wait to meet you all, and see all the ways God is moving throughout this program!

My name is Grace Vazquez. I am currently a student at Biola University, which lies in the heart of La Mirada, California. I was born and raised in Southern California with my lovely family. Ever since I was a kid I knew I wanted to do ministry. My grandparents were missionaries/pastors at our church when I was little and seeing how much joy it brought them to serve the Lord inspired me to do the same. And while they might have been the igniting fire, it truly is the love I have for Jesus that makes me want to serve those in my community. At Biola I am currently studying ministry as well which I really feel is equipping me to do God’s work. I am so excited for this opportunity because it will give me the chance to put into the practice all the things I have been learning. A favorite quote which I would like to take with me into this next season is one by Audrey Hepburn, she says, “There’s no such thing as impossible, the word itself says I’m possible!” And I think that is true of all of us, because when Christ is inside of us – and we allow the spirit to work in our lives, impossible things are bound to happen. 

Valeria Vega was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and mostly grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina.  She is currently a Liberty University student in Lynchburg, Virginia. She is pursuing a degree in Music & Worship with a Technology-Audio concentration and a Business minor. Valeria is very passionate about worship ministry and music. She enjoys singing, spending time with friends and family, and new adventures. Valeria loves meeting new people and making new friends wherever she goes. She strongly believes in the importance of community and fellowship with other believers. She is very excited to intern at Tahoe Forest Church for the summer.

My name is Darin Diep and I live in Fresno, CA. I go to Azusa Pacific University and I am a Biblical Studies and Humanities major. While I don’t know God’s plan for my life just yet, I know that I have been called into ministry and to serve. I am SO excited to be joining the Tahoe Resident Leadership Program. I’m hoping that I will come out of this summer knowing God more deeply and have a clearer vision of the area of ministry that God is calling me into. I have a special place in my heart for spiritual revival and healing from trauma, and I’m hoping to explore these areas more in depth. On a more personal note, I have an amazing mother and one brother, but it feels like I have 5 siblings. I recently discovered a love for gaming painting, both of which take up too much of my time! And I know everyone says they love food, but I REALLY love food. Snacks are my weakness and carbs are a close second. Two goals that I have set while I’m in Tahoe include going camping for the first time, and learning to overcome my hate for bugs. All in all, I believe the Tahoe Resident Leadership Program will be an amazing experience and I’m incredibly excited as I look forward to seeing how God moves!

Hi, I am Jesikah!
I am currently a student at Wheaton College, double majoring in Bible and Theology with an integrative in English Literature. What I am looking forward to this summer is the community—joining in God’s story, joining the story of the Israelites, while living out the Holy Living word of God in a concrete form. A verse that God has placed in my heart is “Be doers of the word, and not only hearers” (James 1:22). I desire to gain a better understanding of servanthood, in humility and love, while growing in faith (Phil 2:2-8). At Wheaton College, we participate in prayer walks or take strolls near the neighborhood. If you would like to chat, grab some coffee, or have a prayer walk, don’t be afraid to come up to me and ask. I can’t wait to see the people of God in Lake Tahoe! I hope God’s grace, abundance, and presence are with you always.
See you soon!

Hello! My name is Kamryn, and I’m from Stockton, California. As of this summer, I will be entering into my senior year at Biola University in Southern California where I am majoring in Psychology and Sociology and minoring in Biblical Studies. Passionate about aiding others along their mental health journeys, I love getting to know people’s unique stories. I get excited about playing an active role in creating community, and I strive to make space for people to be seen, known, and loved. Wakeboarding, hiking, reading, making art, and traveling are some activities I love!

I am stoked to be a part of the TRLP this summer, and I am thankful for the opportunity. I trust that God will be working in big ways this summer, and I am excited to grow and be a part of that work.

My name is Katie, and I grew up in Southern California. I attend Biola University where I am studying psychology and intercultural studies. God has given me a passion for cross-cultural ministry, and I feel that the primary call on my life is to further the spread of the Gospel through missions. I would eventually love to work as a counselor, providing service to people somewhere within the 10-40 window. I love outdoor adventures – hiking, swimming, camping, you name it! I am very excited for the outreach opportunities and spiritual growth (not to mention the beautiful location!) this residency program offers.

Valeria Vega was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and mostly grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina.  She is currently a Liberty University student in Lynchburg, Virginia. She is pursuing a degree in Music & Worship with a Technology-Audio concentration and a Business minor. Valeria is very passionate about worship ministry and music. She enjoys singing, spending time with friends and family, and new adventures. Valeria loves meeting new people and making new friends wherever she goes. She strongly believes in the importance of community and fellowship with other believers. She is very excited to intern at Tahoe Forest Church for the summer.

Hey! My name is Trevor Adams. I am from Chico, California and I’ve never lived anywhere else outside of Chico. So this is a huge step for me, and I’m glad I’ll be living in one of the most beautiful places anywhere near Chico. I was raised in a Christian household but didn’t find my own faith until my freshman year of highschool. I was introduced to Younglife, a Chrsitian outreach organization, as a freshman and I’ve been involved ever since. I started out as a student attendee, but now I’m a Wyldlife leader for the middle schoolers of Paradise Charter Middle School. Younglife has sent me all over the country to states like Missouri, Arizona, Oregon and many places in California to serve as a worker and leader at different Younglife camps. I don’t know what type of relationship I would have with God if it were not for Younglife so I am eternally grateful for the organization and the opportunities it has given me. I’m also so glad I have been given this opportunity to be able to live at this house and learn so much about what it means to be a Chrisian leader so later I can go back in a year and pour right back into my middle school friends exactly what has been poured into me. My desire to become a better Wyldlife leader is my driving force for wanting to live and learn here in Tahoe. I am super excited for what this year has in store for me!

My name is Evan Fiddyment. I was born and raised in Tahoe Forest Church. From a very young age I had always felt God calling me into pastoral ministry. I grew up watching Pastor Mike speak from the stage and I knew that is where God was calling me. Since then I have been dedicated to answering His call and pressing deeper into the heart of God. I was able to intern for two years until the summer of 2019 when Pastor Terrence and Pastor Tony decided to bring me on staff as the middle school coordinator. For most of my teenage and now young adult life I have been seeking out mentorship and deep spiritual growth. I am still young and I’ll always have a lot to learn. I chose this program because I believe it’s something God has gifted the church with the opportunity to do. I know that it will benefit me greatly as I continue to walk the road of ministry. Also, who wouldn’t want to live in that house?!

Hi, my name is Nick Rae and I’m super happy about doing this program and becoming more involved in the church I grew up going to. I’m 19 years old and I have lived in Truckee pretty much my whole life. I’ve always been passionate about sports and the outdoors. Soccer was my life from 4th grade all the way to my senior year at Truckee High. Truckee High brought many new sports into my life that I have come to love such as track, skiing, and ultimate Frisbee. I always thought that I wanted to become a collegiate athlete, it was my biggest desire throughout my soccer career and even my senior year with Track and Field. But one summer at a summer camp that the Tahoe Forest Church High school youth group attends, I got this idea in my head that I shouldn’t focus on becoming a collegiate athlete but I should focus more on trying to go to a Christian college. So I shifted my focus and started looking for a Christian college that stood out to me. Immediately Point Loma Nazarene University stuck out to me and became my dream college. About three months later I was insanely surprised and beyond happy that I got into my dream college. I had to do this program at Point Loma for students who didn’t have the schools required acceptance GPA or SAT. This program was the hardest thing I have ever done in my whole life, but being at Point Loma made me motivated to excel and prove that I can be a college student. I received  4 A’s and 2 B’s in my first semester which is something I had never accomplished.  I have always been interested in cameras and I got really into videography in middle school  but then that shifted to photography in high school and it’s been a hobby ever since. My new dream job is to become a travel adventure photographer because I love photography, the outdoors, and traveling.  One thing that Point Loma taught me was no matter where I go next year, it has to have a Christian community. My good friend Evan Fiddyment told me that Tahoe Forest Church was in the works of creating this new program. I got excited about started to talk with Pastor Terrence and Ryan Aldrich about the program as it was being formed.  I see this program as a gift from God and also the work of God in my life because this program came up as soon as I decided to not go to Point Loma. I’m very happy to be doing this program and look forward to working with the church!

My name is Connor Michael Vaughan. I have two younger sisters and two amazing parents who have done an amazing job raising me. As the oldest sibling, I have a big responsibility of being a good role model and helping guide the way for my sisters. The year after I graduated high school I attended the Joshua Wilderness Institute. While at Joshua, I learned so much about who God is and who I am as his child. I was also able to practice healthy habits without the distractions of the world. As a result, I obtained so much wisdom and learned to put that into practice and live in a way that is pleasing to God and is pushing his will. The holy spirit revealed a lot of faults and ungodly things that were in me that I needed to remove and continue to work on. I had to reconcile and apologize to people that I had wronged and forgive myself for what I had done, even If they have not. I grew my understanding of what it looked like to live for God and not act on my own agenda. I learned that I needed to take responsibility for my actions and to use what God has given me to benefit others. That is what makes a good role model and is what I am striving to be. My favorite thing to do is hang out with my brothers and sisters in Christ. Whether that be playing games outside, having deep conversations or just catching up. My favorite game to play is Spikeball, I enjoy it so much that I am an ambassador. I also love throwing the frisbee or playing some basketball. When I am not outside hanging out with friends, I love playing video games with the boys. I want to do the Tahoe Resident Leadership Program for four main reasons. First, I grew up in Tahoe Forest Church and love everything about it. Second, I want to continue to grow in my knowledge and wisdom. Third, I want to get more involved in the church and serve as best as I can. Fourth, I want to learn from my mentors and their experiences. This next year, I would like to take this knowledge and wisdom I obtained from Joshua to get more involved in the church and in my family. I am looking forward to growing a strong community with my roommates as we sharpen each other to be more like Jesus. I also am looking forward to serving the church and learning what I am passionate about. I think this year will be a great opportunity to learn what it is like to work in a church and where I fit into the congregation.

Taylor was born and raised in Truckee, is always down for an adventure and loves telling stories about what Jesus has done and is doing. She is excited to be back in Truckee after travels and college, joining the Leadership Program where she hopes to continue to grow and fellowship with new and old friends. 

Katey grew up in Truckee and has attended Tahoe Forest Church for many years. In 2013 she ventured down south to attend Point Loma Nazarene University. Katey spent a total of 6 years in San Diego between school and work, learning many important things along the way. At the end of the day, she realized how much she missed the mountains. Katey moved back to Truckee at the beginning of last summer and began re-forming community. She’s excited to participate in the resident leader program and grow in relationship with others and God. 

Lexy Tolhurst is a recent graduate from McQueen high school and will be pursuing a secondary teaching degree in the fall at Truckee meadows Community College. She’s incredibly thrilled to participate in this program. Lexy is passionate about working with children and has volunteered with Sunday kids church and other children’s ministries since she was young. She looks forward to learning more about working with youth ministry and become more involved as a strong leader for younger generations within the church.

Ryan has worked with young adults for over two decades. He’s passionate about positively influencing the lives of young people. A career educator, Ryan’s focus has been leadership, where his experience was gained through serving as a Headmaster, Upper School Director, College Counselor, and Teacher. Ryan has traveled to 40 countries, lived abroad, and has led international and domestic service trips. B.A., M.A.

Terrence has been a Youth Pastor, Executive Pastor, Program Director, Camp Director, Church Planter for National Community Church, Director of the San Francisco Kroc Center and is now the Lead Pastor of Tahoe Forest Church.  His education includes a B.S. in Recreation Administration and attended the prestigious Wheaton College for Graduate Studies in Theology and Historical Theology.