• THE WILDS Staff


Ken Hay

Ken & Diane Hay

Ken Hay is one of the founders of THE WILDS Christian Camp and Conference Center. Currently the Chairman of the Board, Ken served as the Director and President for over 35 years. Dr. Hay graduated from Bob Jones University in 1955 with a degree in Bible, and in 1957 he received his M.A. in Bible. He and his wife, Diane, continue to conduct family and parenting conferences in local churches.

Ken and his wife, Diane, have three children and twelve grandchildren.


Ken Collier

Ken & Mardi Collier

After receiving his degree in Church Administration at Bob Jones University, Ken Collier joined THE WILDS full-time staff. Currently holding the position of Director of THE WILDS in North Carolina, Ken has also served as the Program Director and Assistant Director. In January of 2007 he assumed the role of President of THE WILDS. Ken has participated in every summer program in the history of the camp. In addition to his camp responsibilities, he is active in his local church. He has also co-authored a book, Biblical Leadership, with Matt Williams from Northland International University. 

Ken and his wife, Mardi, have four children, and eight grandchildren.


Rand Hummel

Rand & Amber Hummel

Rand Hummel currently serves as the Director of THE WILDS of New England located in the peaceful, rural setting of Deering, New Hampshire. Prior to this position, Rand was the Assistant Director of THE WILDS in North Carolina, and served as the Program Director of THE WILDS for 20 years. Rand has authored several Bible helps for adults and teens to help them in their daily Christian walk. Rand holds a B.A. in Bible and an honorary doctorate from Bob Jones University, in Greenville, South Carolina.

Rand and his wife, Amber, have two grown children.


Matt Herbster

Matt & Julie Herbster

Matt Herbster has been on staff at THE WILDS since 1997, serving on Program Staff, and is currently the Program Director. Matt graduated from Bob Jones University in 1995 with a B.A in Bible. In 1997 he received a M.A in Pastoral Studies from Heart of America Theological Seminary in Independence, Missouri. Matt and his wife, Julie, have recently written two devotional books for junior-aged children.

Matt and Julie have five children.



Mac Lynch

Mac & Beth Lynch

 

Following the completion of his Master of Arts degree from Bob Jones University in 1979, Mac Lynch traveled with THE WILDS Evangelistic Team until 1988. In the spring of 1988, the Mac and his wife, Beth, became part of the permanent music staff at THE WILDS Christian Camp & Conference Center. Mac and Beth remain busy composing, publishing, and ministering with God-honoring Christian music.

Mac and Beth have two grown children.


John Bott

John & Tina Bott

John Bott received his degree in Bible in 1989 from Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, and came to THE WILDS that same year. John travels many miles each year promoting THE WILDS ministry in churches and schools. Besides being the Field Representative throughout the year, John also acts as the “sponsor liaison” for the adults that bring young people to camp each summer.

John and his wife, Tina, have two children at home.