2024 Speakers
Week 1: (July 1-July 6 )
Johnny Foti
Christian Lake Bible Conference | Stratford, NY
Johnny Foti has been the Camp Director of Christian Lake Bible Conference since 2023. He attended Pensacola Christian College for a Bachelor's in Sport Management. During the school year, Johnny and his wife Sarah both work as school teachers at Faith Bible Academy in Sprakers, NY. They are also involved in various volunteer activities at their church, Faith Bible Church.
Week 2: (July 8-13)
Pastor Jack Young
Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church | Webster, NY
Pastor Jack Young has been serving in ministry since 2005. He graduated with a bachelor's in Pastoral Theology from Heartland Baptist Bible College, followed by a master's degree in Pastoral Theology from Crown College of the Bible. He is married to his wife Julie and has 3 children, Theodore, Timothy, and Audrianna.
Week 3: (July 15-20)
Pastor Mark Kelly
Faith Bible Church | Sprakers, NY
Pastor Mark Kelly has served as the head pastor of Faith Bible Church for over 20 years. Pastor Kelly has a big heart for counseling. He lives with his wife Kathy, and they have 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren.
Week 4: (July 22-27)
Pastor Sean Morin
Grandview Baptist Church | Fort Plain, NY
Pastor Sean Morin studied Biblical & Theological Studies at Liberty University. He currently serves as the head pastor at Grandview Baptist Church with his wife Amy and their young son Jeremiah. This will be Pastor Sean's second summer speaking at Christian Lake, and we are excited to welcome him back!
Week 5: (July 29-August 3) Pastor Mark Appell
Perth Bible Church | Perth, NY
Pastor Mark Appell has been serving at Perth Bible Church since 1996. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Bible and Missions, Pastor Mark began at Perth Bible as a volunteer. In 2005, he was hired as a part time assistant pastor. Two years later, Mark became the full time assistant pastor. He became the senior pastor in 2011. He is married to his wife Valerie and they have 3 kids, Ania, Chad., and Elizabeth.
Week 6: (August 5-10) Pastor Ben Wilkerson
Grace Fellowship Baptist Church | Arden, NC
Pastor Ben has been in the Gospel ministry since 1976. After graduating from Southland Bible Institute in Pikeville, KY, Pastor Ben has served as a youth pastor, Assistant to the Director of Global Baptist Mission, head pastor of Stone-Eden Baptist Church,, and now Grace Fellowship Baptist Church since June 2018.He and his wife Sharon have three married children and eight grandchildren.
Week 7: (August 12-17) Pastor Nate Peterson
Adirondack Baptist Church | Gloversville, NY
Pastor Nate Peterson came on staff with Adirondack Baptist Church in 2006 as their associate pastor leading the youth and music ministries. He become the senior pastor in 2013. He graduated from Bob Jones University with a B.A. in Pastoral Studies followed by his M.A. in 2006. Pastor Nate is married to his wife Kelly and they have 4 children.
Week 8: (August 19-24)
Pastor Rob Sisco
Valley Bible Baptist Church | Cobleskill, NY
Pastor Rob Sisco served in the U.S. Navy for nine years. Following his service, he has spent the last 17 years as a pastor and church planter. He is married to his wife Charity and they have 3 sons, Caleb, Noah, and Elijah.
