The people of Luther Springs.
Meet the caring and faith-filled staff that serve at Luther Springs.
Sarah Anderson
Co-Executive Director
Luther Springs
Sarah Anderson
Co-Executive Director
Luther Springs
Sarah has been with the ministry since 2006, first part-time under Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Florida. In 2009 she took on Hosted Ministry Coordinator responsibilities; in 2014 she became Operations Director when Luther Springs joined the NovusWay family. She has seven children and 11 grandchildren and loves being creative in her spare time. Sarah says, “I truly feel if you LOVE what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life; and I LOVE this place, and Jesus loves you!”
Deacon Sue Mendenhall
Co-Executive Director
Luther Springs
Deacon Sue Mendenhall
Co-Executive Director
Luther Springs
Sue has served Luther Springs since January 2015 and now serves as Co-Executive Director. Before joining the camp, she spent more than 25 years in full-time youth ministry. She plans summer and non-summer programs for children, youth, and adults and serves as liaison with congregations and rostered ministers of the Florida-Bahamas Synod.
Deacon Macy Bakken
Program Director
Luther Springs
Deacon Macy Bakken
Program Director
Luther Springs
Macy grew up attending summer camp at Luther Springs. She began working as a counselor in 2015 and spent five summers on staff. Macy is thrilled to be part of the Luther Springs team and provide hospitality and fun for guests and campers and to share God’s love with everyone she encounters.
Tommy Touw
Maintenance
Luther Springs
Tommy Touw
Maintenance
Luther Springs
Tommy was first introduced to Luther Springs through a Via de Cristo event that was held at camp. It was there that he met Sarah Anderson and felt the call to come be a part of the Luther Springs team, initially in a part-time capacity before eventually moving to full-time work. He enjoys working at camp and getting to know all of our guests.