Camp Joy Speakers 2026
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Z. Noah Stephan
4th-6th Grade Week
June 7th-11th
Z. Noah Stephen has a deep passion for sharing the gospel and encouraging others in their walk with Christ. He has been married for four years to his wife, Morgan, and together they are raising their three children. Family is a central part of Noah’s life, and he is grateful for the joy and responsibility of leading his home well.
Originally from California, Noah now lives in Georgia, where he is currently pursuing his theological education at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Alongside his studies, he serves as an intern at his church, gaining hands-on ministry experience and continuing to grow in his calling to serve the Lord.
Noah has experience speaking at youth groups and enjoys connecting with students in a way that is both relatable and grounded in scripture. He is passionate about clearly communicating the truth of the gospel and pointing others to Jesus in a way that is both authentic and impactful.
This summer, Noah is excited to be speaking at Camp Joy, where he looks forward to investing in the lives of campers, building relationships, and sharing the life-changing message of Christ.
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Lois Stroh
1st-4th Grade Camp
June 21st-24th
Lois Stroh is a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud nana to 17 cherished grandchildren. With over 40 years of experience teaching primarily young children in public schools, she has dedicated her life to nurturing young minds and hearts. For more than two decades, she has been actively involved in the AWANA ministry, serving as the Bible teacher for the past 10 years at her home church, Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Pelican Rapids, MN. Lois is deeply passionate about guiding children to know and embrace Jesus as their personal Savior, a mission that continues to inspire her every day.
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John Fisher
Family Camp - June Edition
June 25th-28th
John is one of the Elders at Journey. He feels incredibly blessed to be married to his wife Abby since 2006, and together they have three awesome kiddos. John is originally from Tennessee and transplanted here to Fargo-Moorhead in 2008.
He was a rebellious kid and lived apart from God until he was in high school when God rocked his world. He went to college at Western Kentucky University where the Lord called him out to pastor His people. He then attended seminary at Southern Seminary where he made it so apparent that missions and starting Churches was the plan God had for him!
John is passionate about leading people and movements that change peoples lives and communities.
One of the greatest joys he has in life is seeing peoples lives changed. How they grow and how the community grows because of the message is an incredible journey that he has dedicate his life to. John has previously led family camp chapel at Camp Joy and is excited to return. -
Jonah Lange
Middle School Week
June 28th-July 3rd
Join us in welcoming back Jonah Lange! Jonah will be speaking during our middle school camp June 28th-July 3rd.
Jonah is from Frazee, Minnesota. He attends Harvest Plains Church in Mapleton, North Dakota. His lovely wife Jessica and him have been married eight years and have three children Winnie, Lawson, and Lyle.
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Allen Huffman
4th-6th Grade Week
July 12th-16th
Allen has a heart to reach students with the Gospel and see God change lives. Not only is Allen passionate about preaching, he is also a multi time Champion in the NASCAR Racing Series.
Check out Allen’s latest speaking opportunities!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naWeBIWS3Yg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SV6mLdXsSg&t=26s
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Alfred Tofibam
Middle School Week
July 19th-24th
Alfred holds a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been a staple, at Camp Joy, for multiple camps. A camper favorite!
In his spare time, Alfred enjoys writing Sunday school lessons and theological articles, and he is currently working on several book manuscripts that he hopes to publish. He is also actively involved in outreach at his church, where he helps coordinate English Language Learner (ELL) classes and a community garden.
For Alfred, the best part of following Jesus is His Word. He believes Scripture is truth and a continual source of encouragement, direction, wisdom, and comfort—sweeter than honey and central to his daily meditation. Through God’s Word, Alfred finds Christ, the Father, and God’s redemptive plan for the world, which he believes and eagerly awaits in its final fulfillment.
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Preston Smith
High School Week
July 26th-31st
Preston’s bio can be found following this link: About Me | Preston Smith
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Allen Huffman
Labor Day Family Camp
Sept 4th-7th
Allen has a heart to reach students with the Gospel and see God change lives. Not only is Allen passionate about preaching, he is also a multi time Champion in the NASCAR Racing Series.
Check out Allen’s latest speaking opportunities!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naWeBIWS3Yg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SV6mLdXsSg&t=26s
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Sam Townsend
Fall Teen’s Retreat
September 18th-20th
Sam has had a long and meaningful connection with Camp Joy. As a former counselor, he experienced firsthand the impact camp can have on young people. For the past 32 years, Sam and his church have continued that connection by coming to Camp Joy annually to serve and volunteer, faithfully supporting the ministry and helping make camp possible for countless campers.
Sam currently serves as the Student Ministry Pastor at Calvary’s Roseville Campus, where he leads Summit, the ministry for high school students (Grades 9–12). In this role, Sam invests deeply in students and their families, guiding programs and equipping leaders to help students grow in their faith and walk with Christ.
With a heart for discipleship and a long history with Camp Joy, Sam brings both passion and experience in helping the next generation encounter Christ and build lasting faith.
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Tarina Stroh
Fall Women’s Retreat
September 26th
Tarina Stroh has walked with the Lord from a young age and carries a deep calling to help children know Jesus and grow in their faith. She serves as the Children’s Pastor at Hillcrest Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where she ministers alongside her husband and high school sweetheart, Brian, who serves as Executive Pastor. Together, they have faithfully served the church for over 25 years.
In addition to her pastoral role, Tarina has spent 26 years in education, including 21 years in the same pre-kindergarten classroom. Whether at church or in the classroom, her heart is to reflect Christ’s love and point children to Him through patience, joy, and intentional care.
Tarina is the proud mom of four “grown-ish” children. Her oldest son, Riley, is married to Ann and lives in Arizona, where he teaches high school math and coaches. Her son Wesley works in commercial HVAC in Sioux Falls and serves faithfully on the worship team as a drummer. Her youngest son, Charley, is a sophomore at the University of St. Thomas, and her daughter, Kinsley, will begin studying at the University of Sioux Falls in fall 2026.
Tarina’s life and ministry reflect her love for Jesus and her desire to serve Him faithfully in every season.