Meet the Team
Executive Director's
Kevin Burgess
Kevin has been working as the camp director at Grindstone Lake Bible Camp since the spring of 2014. Kevin is originally from Raymond, New Hampshire, but went to college at Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas. While at Sterling College, Kevin received a degree in History Education and also took Bible and Ministry classes. Previous to working at Grindstone Lake Bible Camp, he worked at Camp Good News in Charleston, New Hampshire for many summers. During the school year, while camp is not in session, Kevin teaches at East Central High School.
Kevin has been working as the camp director at Grindstone Lake Bible Camp since the spring of 2014. Kevin is originally from Raymond, New Hampshire, but went to college at Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas. While at Sterling College, Kevin received a degree in History Education and also took Bible and Ministry classes. Previous to working at Grindstone Lake Bible Camp, he worked at Camp Good News in Charleston, New Hampshire for many summers. During the school year, while camp is not in session, Kevin teaches at East Central High School.
Registrar
Elizabeth Sikkink has been working as the camp registrar since Spring 2022; however, she has been in many other roles out here since she was a teenager. She has been camp babysitter, part of the kitchen crew, and program director to name a few.
Elizabeth grew up in the Hinckley area, went to college at Bethel University in Arden Hills, MN and is currently teaching elementary music at Rush City Elementary. When not at camp, Elizabeth spends her time relaxing with family and friends.
Book Keeper
Deb Wiener
Deb wears many hats in the Hinckley and Sandstone communities, and one of them is as the book keeper for Grindstone Lake Bible Camp. Deb started her role as the book keeper in the spring of 2016, but was not a stranger to camp before coming on staff. Deb's husband, Ben, grew up in the community, has worked at Grindstone as a counselor, and is now a current board member. Their four children, Andrew, Elizabeth Grace, Rebecca and Caleb have enjoyed many summers as campers, and often help out at camp. During the school year you can find Deb working as a Science and Economics teacher at Harvest Christian School in Sandstone, Minnesota.
Deb wears many hats in the Hinckley and Sandstone communities, and one of them is as the book keeper for Grindstone Lake Bible Camp. Deb started her role as the book keeper in the spring of 2016, but was not a stranger to camp before coming on staff. Deb's husband, Ben, grew up in the community, has worked at Grindstone as a counselor, and is now a current board member. Their four children, Andrew, Elizabeth Grace, Rebecca and Caleb have enjoyed many summers as campers, and often help out at camp. During the school year you can find Deb working as a Science and Economics teacher at Harvest Christian School in Sandstone, Minnesota.
Program Director
Sarah Garrett
Sarah has recently gotten married and is currently residing in Kansas teaching math. She grew up in Raymond, New Hampshire and attended college at Grand Canyon University. Sarah has been working at Grindstone Lake Bible Camp for the past several summers filling in whatever role that needs to be filled. She has served as a camp counselor, media specialist and is currently our Program Director since 2021.
Sarah has recently gotten married and is currently residing in Kansas teaching math. She grew up in Raymond, New Hampshire and attended college at Grand Canyon University. Sarah has been working at Grindstone Lake Bible Camp for the past several summers filling in whatever role that needs to be filled. She has served as a camp counselor, media specialist and is currently our Program Director since 2021.
