The Firs Camps & Retreats

Lem was born in the Philippines and moved to Hawaii when he was 4, where he grew up on the island of Oahu. As a pastor’s kid, he grew up involved in ministry, and has worked as a youth pastor and worship pastor in multiple churches. Lem has a BA in Bible with an emphasis in Christian Education, Youth Ministry, from Cedarville College (Ohio), an MA from Biola, as well as a Doctorate in Education, with a focus on Adolescent Identity Formation.

For over 18 years, Lem has been a professor and Vice President of Student Life, teaching at multiple universities. He is passionate about the Next Generation of leaders in the church and our world, mentoring and training pastors and leaders for the church and the marketplace. The life change and impact that happens as people interact with Jesus at The Firs is the main reason Lem is excited to be involved in the ministry here.

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Executive

Administrative

Guest Services

Firwood and The Chalet

Fircreek and After School Adventure

Food Service

Maintenance & Facilities

Charles is thrilled to start his journey at The Firs. His path following Jesus started in California, where he had the opportunity to serve Jesus by working in multiple camps and churches as well as receive his MA in Theology from Fuller Seminary. He has experienced God’s faithfulness in so many ways, and especially in bringing him to Bellingham almost five years ago, where he was introduced to The Firs and had the chance to be a speaker at Firwood. Charles’ passion is to help people grow in their love and experience of Jesus and he is honored to be a part of the storied tradition The Firs has in doing just that.

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Jenny joined the staff in December 2000. She has a Fine Arts degree from SPU & attended Torchbearer’s Bible Schools in England (Capenwray) and Sweden (Holsbybrunn). In her free time, Jenny enjoys decorating with refurbished thriftstore finds, painting, & gardening.

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Barb has been a staff member since 1985 and is currently in charge of Retreat Center housekeeping and is the rental coordinator. She also heads up our popular Scrapbooking events. Barb was born and raised at The Firs (she’s Helen and Doug Anderson’s daughter). She and her husband Bruce have two grown sons and six grandchildren; three granddaughters and three grandsons.

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Kim joined The Firs staff in 2013, but was initially introduced to The Firs as a camper parent (her three boys have attended Fircreek Day Camp and Camp Firwood). In her free time, Kim also started and runs another non-profit, “The Foster Closet”, serving Whatcom County foster families.

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When I was 16, I met Jesus at summer camp. I think it’s fair to say that my passion for camp started then. Over the next decade, I spent every summer (and many other seasons) on staff at Hume Lake Christian Camps in California. I attended The Joshua Wilderness institute on their campus and finished my education with studies in Bible and Philosophy at San Diego Christian College. Spending the next 10 years in youth and college church ministry, I’m so excited to return to my first love in camp. I enjoy trees, coffee and my two pups, Gunther and Daisy Mae.

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Jen joined the staff in 2007. She and her husband, Miguel, have raised two handsome young men, and she enjoys leading worship at her church. Her passion is to serve well and to train and equip others to serve in the capacity that God calls them to.

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Evan (a.k.a. “Kikkoman”) has been part of the Fircreek & ASA team both on summer staff and as a volunteer since 2008 and has now returned as the Director of Fircreek Day Camp. He met his wife, Meg (a.k.a. “Defibrillator”), in 2011 at Fircreek and they have a dog named Rudy. Evan’s desire to serve families and young adults has been seen and felt by many across Whatcom County and we believe he’s just getting started.

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Stacy has been on staff since 1985 in many different roles. Stacy and her husband, Darell, have three grown children. She’s involved with local agencies and non-profits who are committed to the welfare of children, working to ensure they have a hope and a future.

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Jim manages Food Service operations for Camp Firwood in the summertime and The Firs Chalet at Mount Baker during the winter season. Jim and his wife, Tina, raised 3 children in Whatcom County. They have 5 grandchildren.

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Brian and his wife, Julie, have been volunteers at The Firs for many years before joining our staff. In his free time, Brian enjoys working on house projects and playing card games with Julie (Julie is also on our Scrapbooking and housekeeping team). They have three grown children; one son and two daughters.

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Bruce met his wife, Barb, on a mission trip in Guatemala, then joined The Firs staff in 1985 after their marriage. He splits his time at all three sites, but oversees the maintenance and projects at the Retreat Center. Bruce and Barb have two sons and six grandchildren. He also enjoys house renovation projects and tinkering with old cars.

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