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AGAPE YOUTH RANCH STAFF
God initially began forming AGAPE YOUTH MINISTRY through the hearts and efforts of a few men who had years of law enforcement and youth prison ministry experience. God gave His vision to these men and impressed on them the need to have hands-on programs that could impact the lives of hurting teens with opportunities for life changes through organized Christian-based youth programs. With God's guidance, steps were taken for just such a ministry, and Agape Youth Ranch began to take shape.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' PROFILES:
Gordon ("Gordy") Lange, President & Founder
Gordy has been steadfast in following God's guidance to develop the vision God laid on his heart. He eagerly shares the vision and the work at hand with all the folks who have (and will) come beside AYM to help bring this vision into reality.
Bruce Lane, Vice President & Resources Facilitator
Bruce "caught the vision" and has been a faithful friend and supporter of AYM from its beginnings. He is also actively serving in Calvary Chapel-North Phoenix, particularly in missions work.
Rudy Buddee, Treasurer
Rudy bring his extensive experience in financial management to AYM. Rudy is retired banker with more than 35 years of banking experience in Arizona. Rudy's love for the Lord is reflected in his relationships as well as any work he undertakes.
Jan Lange, Secretary
Jan brings many years of administrative experience to AYM. She is currently employed full-time as a legal assistant doing primarily Construction Law. She also has previous ministry experience, primarily in church leadership and small group facilitation.
Paul Lithgow, Director
Paul brings not only his extensive management and instructor experience to AYM, but he is also an ordained minister having studied at Fuller and Trinity Theological Seminary. Paul and his wife, Kathy, were previously involved in their Alan Ranch Ministry, which provided weekend horsemanship camps to inner city children, at which camps the children were introduced / taught about the loving grace of Jesus Christ.
<AGAPE YOUTH RANCH STAFF PROFILES:
Dan and Kristel Callister, Agape Youth Ranch Foreman
Dan and his wife, Kristel, team up to provide professional horsemanship lessons and horse training. They have been involved in the Professional Horse Industry since 1993. They have a strong background in barrel horses and reining horses, as well as experience working with trouble youths in Christian organizations in ranch settings. By trade, Dan is a professional Ferrier. The Callisters bring not only their experience, but their hearts to help change the lives of hurting teens.
Jacob ("Jake") Lawson, Agape Youth Ranch Facilities Foreman
Jake brings his experience and excellent skills gained in the construction industry to not only assist with the many construction projects and on-going maintenance of the Ranch, but to provide vocational training to the teens in the residential Ranch Program. Jake and his wife, Tracy, have lovingly taught youth groups in their Michigan church for several years and look forward to being actively involved with the teens and programs at the Ranch. Tracy's gifts of faith, hospitality and stewardship are a blessing to AYM, as well as to all who come to the Ranch in any capacity.
SUPPORT VOLUNTEER PROFILES:
Marvin Overson, Project Manager
Marvin brings 30 years of commercial construction experience to AYM. He was project manager for Young Life's Lost Canyon Camp in Williams, Arizona. Marv now shares his many talents and expertise with AYM.
Dave Ross, Architectural Design Coordinator
Dave is the owner of Ross Design. He brings to AYM his expertise in designing the buildings at Agape Youth Ranch. Dave is also actively serving at Calvary Chapel-North Phoenix.
Greg McKim, Civil Engineer
Greg is the owner of Origineering. AYM is blessed to have his talents and dedication to designing the water and septic system for AYR, and working with the many requirements of Cochise County.
Jose Garcia, Construction Coordinator
Jose's extensive experience in the construction industry is highly valued and appreciated by AYM. He is responsible for coordinating (and building) the building projects at AYR. Jose is also actively serving at Calvary Chapel-North Phoenix.
Bill Cram, Webmaster & Information Technologist
Bill is Software Manager for Trapeze Software, located in Scottsdale, Arizona. His extensive knowledge with computer networks, software, hardware, and website operations has been a tremendous help to AYM.
If you have questions for the Board, or would like to get involved with Agape Youth Ministries, please call us at: (480) 471-8253 or send an E-mail through: Our Contact Page.