Agape Kure Beach Ministries

Randy Youngquist-Thurow, AIM Executive Director, CCD exec@agapekurebeach.org Randy grew up in Minnesota. He has a BA in Religion & Business Administration from Augustana College and has served full-time in Outdoor Ministries for 25 years. In 1993 he finished his Associate in Ministry Program. In 1994 he completed the American Camp Association Certified Camp Director training. Randy joined our ministry in the fall of 1996.
	Mir Youngquist-Thurow Environmental Education Director ACEed@agapekurebeach.org Mir has been at Agape since 1996 “playing in the woods with kids” of all ages. Originally from Minnesota, she brings a lot of camp and naturalist experience from MN, WI, and PA. She has a passion for helping guests appreciate the wonders of God’s Creation at Agape and at Kure Beach.
Jessica Ball Environmental Education Assistant Director aceed2@agapekurebeach.org Jessica started part-time as an ACE leader in the Fall 2006 and became full-time January 2008. She graduated from App State with a BS and MS in biology. She teaches all ACE programs, is the Adopt an Agape trail coordinator and the HaT chairperson. She lives in Fuquay with her husband and two very cute kids.

	Alissa Oleson Program Director program@agapekurebeach.org Alissa is a graduate of Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. In 2007, she served with Lutheran Volunteer Corps in Wilmington, Delaware. Alissa has served on our summer staff for four summers and is now back for more! She works closely with the Program director and is the warm face you’ll see when you arrive for a retreat!
Nancy Hurley Office Manager agape@agapekurebeach.org Nancy joined our staff in 1994 after moving from New Jersey. She is the retreat group and camper registrar and can answer your questions about the facilities and more. She is also responsible for bookkeeping.
	Penny Wiard Campaign Coordinator gocamp@agapekurebeach.org Penny got her start at Agapé hiking the woods as an ACE educator. In 2007 she was hired to work in the office as the Capital Campaign Coordinator. Since then she has taken on some of Agapé's marketing responsibilities. Penny lives in Fuquay with her husband Bob, their two college-aged children (whenever they are home on breaks) and their crazy dog Taffy.
Judy Montague Development Assistant judy@agapekurebeach.org Retiring five years ago was the most boring thing Judy says she's ever done. Then the Lord sent her to Agapé. At 60+ Judy found herself going to camp for the first time. She "fell in love from day one." Judy worked for 30 years with the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City. She says she no longer helps put crowns on young people's heads, she puts them in their hearts.

Agapé Part-Time Staff:
Danny Garrett - Food Service Manager
Omar Euceda - Assistant Food Service Manager
Sonja Nordheim - Office Assistant
Bernice Prince - Maintenance
Dan Stamm - Maintenance
Stacey Albertson - Housekeeper

Summer Staff Opportunities:
Our summer staff is a group of great well-trained individuals who are a great asset to the ministry!