LIFT Program Director

Caleb was born in Indiana and grew up in and around camp ministry. He attended Taylor University for his undergraduate studies before working in student development. Caleb received his M.A. in Leadership from North Greenville University while completing a discipleship residency at Impact 360 Institute before coming on staff with LIFT.

Through these experiences, Caleb grew in his passion for seeing young adults grow in their faith and maturity during some of the most pivotal years of their life. Caleb is passionate about holistic discipleship and seeing people come to better understand, experience, and engage in the Kingdom of God and what the implications are of being a citizen of that Kingdom.

Along with all of this, you can find Caleb playing sports or enjoying the outdoors with his wife, Rachel. These activities are great reminders of the grandeur of God, as well as the intimate intricacies of how He has woven us together in beautiful ways.

Instructor & Admin

Originally from Georgia, Rachel has been attending CAMP-of-the-WOODS since she was 9 months old, spending some of those summers working in the Kids Klub ministry.

Upon graduating from Taylor University, Rachel completed a year of LIFT in 2018-2019 (LIFT 40 & 41). She will be the first to tell you that it was one of the most fun, growing, and transformative experiences of her Iife!

It was also at LIFT that she first felt the call to pursue vocational ministry. Returning to COTW to serve with LIFT, Rachel has her M.A. in Spiritual Formation from Regent University and teaches the LIFT Spiritual Transformation classes.

Rachel loves to see young adults experience biblical discipleship and authentic community. She has a heart for experiencing God through creation and adventure, and also loves to host game nights for anyone who is willing to join!

Adventure Coordinator

Zach was born and raised in central New York and grew up coming to CAMP-of-the-WOODS, where he worked for many summers. Zach attended the LIFT program in 2019 (LIFT 41 & 42).

Zach’s life was transformed from a year at LIFT, and he grew in his love for God and the outdoors. He is excited to disciple new students and have them experience the same transforming power of God.

Before joining LIFT staff, Zach worked at COTW full-time in the Kitchen for four years while also helping with the LIFT excursions. Zach is passionate about rock climbing and hiking in the Adirondacks. He especially loves finding new adventures with his wife Julia. One of Zach’s favorite opportunities is taking new people out to experience God’s creation to see their awe and wonder of Him through nature!

Zach’s training includes Wilderness First Responder, Lifeguard-certified, AMGA Single pitch instructor, and ADK 46er.

Residential Advisor Intern

Lydia was born and raised in upstate New York. She grew up at Camp Cedarbrook in the Adirondacks and has served on staff there for eight summers, most recently as the Wilderness Trips Specialist and Program Team Leader. Summer camp ministry has grown in her a deep appreciation for discipling the next generation.

Lydia graduated from Roberts Wesleyan University in 2024 and participated in LIFT 48. During LIFT, her heart was shaped through spiritual disciplines such as mentorship, silence and solitude, slowing down, confession, and simplicity. She also transitioned from competitive sprinting to road running, which she was surprised to discover she loves.

After LIFT, Lydia spent a year as the Dining Hall Lead at CAMP-of-the-WOODS and enjoyed developing LIFT 49 as servant leaders during the conference season. She is passionate about mentoring young adults and considers it a blessing to help create spaces for LIFT 50 participants to experience God's presence in new ways.

Residential Advisor Intern

Born in Colorado to an American dad and a Brazilian mom, Giullia has always had a love for travel, meeting new people, and spending time in the mountains. She grew up traveling all over the U.S. because of her dad’s job and had the joy of being educated on the road by her parents, which she credits for her love of reading and learning new things.

Giullia graduated from Regent University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and always planned to go on to graduate school and work at a museum or university. Then, in 2025, God led her to LIFT 49 and CAMP-of-the-WOODS, all the way from Idaho, where she had lived since 2022.

God used LIFT in many incredible ways to teach her new things and reshape the desires she had for her life. Her passion for missions and discipleship grew, and she began looking for opportunities to continue growing in those areas. When the opportunity to serve as a LIFT Residential Advisor came up, she spent much time in prayer and knew that was where God was leading her. She is excited to continue with LIFT for one more year, this time as an intern, and looks forward to seeing how God uses this season to glorify Himself through her life.