Jon and Stacy Ford - Fairview, MI

Jon and Stacy Ford currently serve at Camp Barakel in many capacities. They have been serving there since May of 1995. Jon was raised in home of a pastor. He attended Lansing Christian, then Taylor university with double major of Biblical Studies and Christian Education.  After graduation he worked for Taylor University for 4 years before being called to serve at Barakel. Jon has served in the program department for over 20 years, with the last 9 years as director of staffing. Stacy grew up in Jackson, MI, and met Jon at Camp Barakel when they both were serving as counselors. Stacy graduated from Taylor University in Elementary Education and went on several overseas mission trips with her parents via New Tribes and Taylor University. Stacy has served as the YAPS coordinator for 20 years and now serves as Women's Head Counselor, Trading Post Manager, and Ladies Chapel Leadership.

To de-stress, Jon enjoys soccer, basketball, biking, pickleball, reading and chess. Stamy enjoys reading, walking, being with her grandkids and date nights with Jon.

Ways we can bless them:
Book money, Preuss pets gift card, gas cards, gift card for photo books/prints, hazelnut cappuccino Kcups from Walmart, gift cards to eateries such as Qdoba/Panera/Red Robin.

Ways we can pray:
- Jon: Self-discipline, struggling with sleep and minor health concerns. 
- Stacy: Balancing family with ministry, discernment for summer personal decisions, discernment in asking ladies to speak at Chapel in the Woods and Women’s retreats, juggling responsibilities, the ability to memorize Ephesians, and being a fun and godly grandmother.