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Timber Creek Camp – 8113 Morton Marathon Rd. – Pulaski, MS 39152

MISSION:

Timber Creek Camp uses camp and retreat experiences to encourage people to RECEIVE Christ by faith, RESPOND to His call on their lives, and RENEW their passion for making disciples.

STAFF:

David & Lori-Lynne Cooke

David is the Executive Director of BreakThru Ministries and Founder of Timber Creek Camp. Following God’s call in 1999, he became the first Director in BreakThru’s history which included the construction and opening of Timber Creek Camp in 2004. With over 30 years of ministry and retreat experience, David oversees the vision and direction of BreakThru Ministries and Timber Creek Camp as well as guiding leadership teams in all ministry areas.

Lori-Lynne is the Guest and Hosting Coordinator for Timber Creek Camp. Her passion for Christ, love for people, and joyful spirit help create a welcoming environment for all that enter our camp gates. She is a master organizer and enjoys helping others set up and plan their retreat with us. David and Lori-Lynne are truly life and ministry partners.

David and Lori-Lynne have been married for 30 years and live at Timber Creek. They have 3 sons: William, John-Bailey,and Nathan.

Greg Taylor

Greg is the Camp Director at Timber Creek Camp as of June 2014. Greg brings unique gifts and abilities to the ministry including decades of students ministry experience, extensive outdoor programming expertise, 5 years as a high school teacher, carpentry skills, and experience as a contractor. Greg runs the Adventure Program at Timber Creek which includes team building and all adventure elements. Most importantly Greg is passionate about Christ and making him known through the camp and retreat experience. BreakThru is blessed to have Greg as part of the family!!

Linn McKie

Linn is our Food Service Manager. With decades of food industry experience, Linn is one of the best in the region. Her attention to food quality and outstanding service makes it a big part of the ministry at Timber Creek. Linn truly understands that a guests time in the dining hall impacts their overall camp experience. From menu planning to handling food allergies, Linn does it all with love and a servants heart. We promise you won’t feel like it’s “camp food”.

Roxie Sumrall

Roxie is our Administrative Assistant. She is absolutely crucial to the life and ministry of BreakThru and Timber Creek Camp. Serving in this role for close to 10 years, Roxie handles everything from accounting to camp logistics. Even more than her skills as an administrator, Roxie is a prayer warrior. She lifts up each group and event held at Timber Creek in diligent prayer. Timber Creek is blessed to have Roxie as part of our team!

Austin Foreman

Austin is our full time Land and Facilities Manager!!! Austin has been involved in many projects at Timber Creek over the years, and now his gifts and abilities will be a huge asset year round. He keeps the camp looking beautiful and handles all landscaping and property projects. Austin helps Timber Creek look second to none! Austin is married to Jennifer, they have a daughter named Ansley and a son Levi.

John Bailey Cooke

John Bailey serves as the Activities and Program manager here at camp. He also runs the Timber Creek Paintball Course. If the name Cooke sounds familiar…well…he just happened to grow up here at Timber Creek Camp. John Bailey is a Level 2 Certified facilitator and helps with many aspects of Timber Creek’s adventure program.

As the son of founders David and Lori-Lynne Cooke, John-Bailey has done almost everything at camp. Adventure is his passion, and he loves being a part of this camp team. He is married to Anna Claire and they have a beautiful daughter, Emery, and enjoy two dogs – Zeus and Apollo.

Kenny Medina

Kenny Medina is our new Head Cook and Kitchen Manager! Chef Kenny is an accomplished culinary expert and U.S. Navy veteran, bringing over 20 years of diverse kitchen experience to the table. A proud graduate of the prestigious Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, he has honed his skills across various disciplines. Are you excited yet!!! Kenny is an artist in the kitchen and delivers an innovative approach to meal service. We are proud to start offering premium meal options as well as continuing our goal of excellence in all areas of Food Service. Kenny loves Timber Creek Camp and looks forward to bringing excellence to every plate served. Timber Creek is very proud to have Chef Kenny as part of our team!!!

Ellen McKie

Ellen has a long history with Timber Creek Camp. In fact, she practically grew up coming to camp and working in the kitchen. The daughter of our Food Service Director, Linn McKie, Ellen has been involved in almost all areas of our food ministry. Starting this year, she stepped into the role of Cook and Assistant Kitchen Manager. Her attention to detail is second to none. Whether it is cooking, prepping, organizing or serving others – “El” is a huge asset to our team! She has two daughters – Haleigh and Katelyn.

Board of Directors:

1. Larry Collins- President
2. Tommy Artmann
3. Bill Cooke
4. John Goolsby
5. Jeff Christie
6. Patty Christie
7. William Foushee
8. Norman Ford
9. Kevin Humphries
10. Glynn Ingram
11. Cindy Reynolds
12. Kevin Reynolds
13. Scot Slay
14. Greg Sykes
15. Welissa Rader
16. Patty Reynolds
17. Kathy Morgan
18. Brad Ingram
19. Randy Reynolds

Advisory:
1. Jeff Trotter
2. Randy James
3. Dave Marshall