JUSTIN ALEXANDER
A native of San Antonio, Texas, Justin first came to Ravencrest as a student eight years ago. Now serving as Business Manager, he has a passion for helping youth come to know Christ personally. Justin and his wife, Rachael, cherish time with their two young children, Serenity and Jon Cypress, enjoying activities that bring joy to their family. Fun fact: Justin met his wife, a Mississippi native, in Sderot, a small town in Israel.
JAMES ALSUM
A Colorado native, James has served at Ravencrest since 2010, maintaining its buildings, vehicles, and property for the Lord’s work. He loves pointing students and interns to Christ through practical work, believing that all tasks can glorify God. Married to Stacy and raising five children, James enjoys hiking, board games, music, and ministry. Fun fact: James owns over 110 board games.
KAILA BRUCE
Kaila grew up moving between the East Coast, the South, the West, and overseas, but she now calls Texas home. After attending Bible school in 2020-21, she interned for two years in the kitchen before joining the full-time staff as Assistant Kitchen Manager. Kaila loves the combination of art and science in cooking and seeks to foster community and fellowship—whether over a good cup of coffee, around a table, or in her home. She enjoys exploring, learning new things, and spending her free time hiking, climbing, dancing, or finding other fun adventures. Fun fact: Kaila has mastered the art of leg wrestling.
BROOKE DICK
Brooke, a native of Ohio, first came to Ravencrest as a student in 2014. She stayed for the second-year program, where she met her husband, Ruben. Married since 2017, Brooke and Ruben joined the Ravencrest staff in 2019. Brooke serves as the Registrar and Office Manager, thriving in her love for connecting with people. She enjoys hiking with her dog, Lila, and experiencing new cultures, having lived in three different countries.
RUBEN DICK
Ruben grew up in southern Germany and first came to Ravencrest as a student in 2014. He stayed on as a maintenance intern and met his wife, Brooke. Married since 2017, Ruben now serves as the Assistant Maintenance Manager. He loves serving others in practical ways and enjoys playing soccer and ice hockey.
SARAH KETTERER
Originally from Virginia, Sarah serves as the Kitchen Manager at Ravencrest. She enjoys organizing and planning the various aspects of food service, with the hope of creating a space around the table that nourishes both body and soul. Her desire is for shared meals to encourage fellowship and draw others closer to Christ. Outside the kitchen, Sarah loves exploring the mountains with her husband, Thibault, and their son, Matthias.
THIBAULT KETTERER
Born in a small town in France, Thibault first encountered Torchbearers through friends at the center in France (Champfleuri). After studying social work, he attended Ravencrest as a student, where God profoundly changed his life. Returning to serve on staff in 2018, Thibault now serves as Principal. He is passionate about helping others know God as He truly is. Thibault and his wife, Sarah, share a love for the outdoors and enjoy hiking, biking, and skiing.
EVAN MANNING
Originally from Wisconsin, Evan first came to Ravencrest as a student in 2018. After staying on to work in the kitchen and contribute his creative talents across various areas, he now serves as the Media & IT Manager. Evan is passionate about food, music, and finding ways to share his artistic and creative abilities to serve the Ravencrest community.
MADISON MANNING
Hailing from Nebraska, Madison attended Ravencrest in 2020 and stayed on as a kitchen intern before joining the full-time staff in 2023. As Hospitality Manager, she is passionate about sharing God’s truth through practical daily service. Madison is married to Evan, Ravencrest’s Media & IT Manager. She enjoys crafting, visiting coffee shops, baking, and hosting game nights with friends. A fun fact: she has mastered the art of folding fitted sheets.
KRISTEN ROMANO
Kristen, originally from Lakewood, Colorado, is the Dean of Students and Summer Program Coordinator at Ravencrest. She has a heart for walking alongside young adults as they grow in faith and deepen their relationship with the Lord. Kristen loves traveling, meeting people from different cultures, and learning from new experiences.
ERIK SNYDER
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Erik’s journey led him from corporate communications to Capernwray Hall in England followed by Bodenseehof in Germany, where he met his wife, Sarah. Now the Director at Ravencrest, Erik serves staff, students, and guests while continuing to grow in his understanding that Christ is life. Married nearly 20 years, Erik and Sarah are raising six children and enjoy mountain biking and ice cream. Fun fact: Erik’s friends in Toronto once called him “DOF” – Director of Fun.
CHRIS &
BONNIE THOMAS
Born and raised in England, Chris graduated from Columbia International University after which he assumed the position of Vice Principal of the Capernwray Bible School in England. Upon his marriage to Bonnie, he moved to the United States to join the pastoral staff of Elmbrook Church with Senior Pastor, Stuart Briscoe. Until June 2017, Chris served as General Director of Torchbearers International.
Bonnie also comes from a rich Christian heritage as the oldest child of Cliff Barrows, music and program director for Billy Graham. After graduation from Wheaton College, she served on the staff of Campus Crusade and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association before her marriage to Chris. They now make their home in Estes Park, Colorado, just down the hill from Ravencrest Chalet and continue to travel and teach at Ravencrest Chalet and at other conferences and Bible schools abroad.
