Meet Our Staff

MIKE HERBSTER | Camp Director
Mike and his wife Amy Herbster both grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. They attended Bible College together and were married in 1996. Mike finished a MA in Pastoral Studies and also has a degree in music. Amy has a degree in music education. God led them to Southland in the summer of 2003 where they led the music and assisted in program and administration. In the fall of 2008 God led Mike to become the Director of Southland. In 2014 God has led Mike and Amy to a full time position at Southland Christian Ministries. God has blessed them with 4 children, Micah, Malachi, Michala and Mckenna, who are a vital part of the ministry.

DAVE KECK | Director of Operations
Dave grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and attended Bible college where he met his wife, Joy. Joy grew up a pastor’s daughter in Brooklyn, New York. After they graduated with their bachelor degrees in ministry training, they were married in 2006. Dave began working at Southland during his college years as a summer counselor. In March of 2009 they became full time staff. Their vision is to see Southland grow in ministry and influence while maintaining an active role in the discipleship of staff and campers alike. God has blessed them with four children; Preston, Alana, Trenton, and Garrison.

CODY BILL | Director of Facilities
Cody and Amy met while attending Bible College and were married in 2000. Cody has a degree in Practical Christian Training and Amy has a degree in Nursing. They spent 2000-2001 in Starr, SC working at Grace Baptist Church under Cody’s father. From late 2001 until 2005 the Bill's lived in Bedford, Va where Cody worked full time as a carpenter and part time as the music director for Grace Memorial Baptist Church. In 2006 the Lord called them to work full time at Southland Christian Camp. They have 3 kids that love serving the Lord with them in the camping ministry; Reagan, Ryleigh and Grady.

MIKE GRAHAM | Program Director
Mike Graham grew up as a camp kid at Southland Christian Camp because his father, Bob Graham, was the first camp director of Southland. While living here at Camp, Mike met his wife Sarah. Sarah was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri and came to Southland as a camper. It wasn't until the 8th grade that Mike noticed Sarah which led to them dating at Bible college, then married in the summer of 2006. Mike and Sarah both graduated with a Bible degree. In February 2014 Mike came on as a full time staff member as the Program Manager. Mike and Sarah have two sons and one daughter; Ian, Brady and Sophie.

DANIEL SISK | Program Assistant
Daniel Sisk ministers at Southland as the program assistant to Mike Graham. He also oversees the Bridge to Campus male students. Daniel grew up attending Southland as a camper and made many decisions that altered the course of his life. In August of 2016, Daniel married Ashley, who also grew up attending summer camp at Southland. Two weeks after they were wed, the moved to Southland and began life in the ministry. Both Daniel and Ashley are heavily involved in the lives of the B2C students and both have a desire to serve the Lord with their entire being. They have two girls; Cadence and Vivian.

ERIK HANSON | Project Manager
Erik and Alyson Hanson joined Southland's full time staff in the spring of 2018. They each attended four years of Bible college; Erik receiving a degree in Accounting and Alyson receiving her's in Piano. Both Erik and Alyson have served on summer staff at Southland in years past which played a significant role in their eventual marriage. In august of 2017, they were married by Mike Herbster. Erik serves as head of the Southland grounds department, assists in maintenance projects, and assists in every project that takes place at Southland. In 2020, Erik and Alyson were blessed with a daughter named Elianna and they are currently expecting their second.

JASON & HANNAH DENNIS | Camp Cook
Jason grew up as a missionary kid on the border of Mexico. After moving to Wisconsin, he attended Maranatha and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Bible and an Associate's in Business Management. He then served the Lord at a Christian camp in Northern California as a cooking apprentice. It was then that he met Hannah who he would marry in 2020. Hannah is from South Carolina and has a Bachelor's degree from Bob Jones. In 2020, the Lord opened doors and led them to Southland where they both serve in the kitchen.

SCOTT & IVY BRATT | Grounds Manager

MICAH & EMILY HERBSTER | Southland Ministry Team

CAROLYN SYKORA | Camp Secretary
Originally from Wisconsin, Carolyn was privileged to grow up in a strong Christian family. At the age of five, she accepted God’s gracious gift of salvation and over time developed a desire to serve Him in full-time ministry. She graduated from Bob Jones University with a bachelor’s degree in voice (2013) as well as a master’s degree in cross-cultural ministry (2015). After spending a few years in overseas missions work, God led her to come on Southland’s summer staff in 2019. She began working at Southland with a year-round position in the fall of 2019. She now enjoys serving year round with responsibilities in hospitality, retreats, and the Bridge to Campus students.

LUKE TACKETT | Maintenance Assistant

ELENA RINCON | Hospitality Coordinator