Minnetonka Christian Camp

Meet the Staff

Resident Summer Staff

We desire to gather an outstanding, dedicated staff that loves the Lord with all their hearts and has a passion to share that love with kids. We hope that your qualifications will be just what the Camp needs to make our staff complete. A summer at Minnetonka Christian Camp is often physically demanding, but it is a fun and rewarding experience that you will never forget! You will have an opportunity to impact countless live for Jesus Christ, including having your own life changed! If you are ready for the challenge, click to download an application

Applications due by April 25, 2009
Mail to:
Minnetonka Christian Camp
P.O. Box 267
Clayton, OK 74536
918-569-7856

Tom & Bernice Crites
Camp Directors

We moved to Minnetonka Christian Camp in August of 2005 after being hired as co-directors. Our background in business and ministry is a wonderful combination for camp directors. We have two daughters, Debbie Dyer of Iowa Park, Texas and Darla Brim who lives in Brazil. We also have a daughter who went to be with our Lord in 2007. Additionally we have a total of 11 grand children. While we understand that Minnetonka is a ministry it must also be a business if the goals and objective of the camp Board of Directors are to be met. It is very difficult to reach a balance as we go about the business of running the camp. Neither one of us could achieve those goals without the other. Bernice has over 25 years of experience as a pastor's wife and thus has a great understanding of ministry requirements. Tom comes from the business world and deals with the realities of budgets, marketing, and improvements that are needed to move Minnetonka toward the established short and long term camp goals. Those two areas of responsibility, working together, are what will facilitate in the expansion of the camp ministry. For the first ten years of our marriage we prayed that we would find a place the Lord would use us in full time ministry. We feel that He found the place for us, not that we found the place to serve. Each day we waken with excitement that we will have another day to see Him work in peoples lives. Each day, we sometimes feel that He smiles as He knows what will happen that day and it is generally not what we had planned. Yes, what He had planned is always bigger than our smaller dreams and plans. We are blessed to know that we spent the majority of our lives preparing for our time here at Minnetonka Christian Camp and that our Lord trusts us to spend a few years at this place, in His service, where you truly 'Feel The Spirit'.

Raymond & Claire White
Summer Staff Volunteers

Raymond and Claire live in Wichita Falls Tx, where they are members of Anchor Baptist Church, pastor Charles Bartlett. They help plan activities and trips for their Sunday School class and work regularly in Children's Church and the nursery.

Raymond was born in Wichita Falls, but Claire,being raised in an Air Force family, got there in 1962 where she met Raymond in high school.

They raised three children, Tammy, Robin and Ray, who all have happy memories of going to Minnetonka every summer. Of their ten grandchildren, nine have had the Minnetonka experience. They also have one great-granddaughter.

In his spare time, Raymond likes to work on stained glass projects and Claire likes to oil paint and do all sorts of crafts.

Since Raymond retired in 2006, he and Claire have been doing some traveling and home remodeling. Besides visiting grandchildren in Arkansas and New Mexico, they spent two months living in their travel trailer, working as park hosts at Galveston Island State Park. Claire got to fulfill a dream of teaching crafts on the mission field when she spent two weeks with the Gagnons in Honduras this past January. She also has had the privilege of teaching crafts to the ladies for the past seventeen years at the Missions Camp at Minnetonka.

One of Raymond's favorite verses is Mt. 5:16 and Claire's is Col.3:17

Glen & Nancy Stovall
Summer Staff Volunteers

Hi, we are Glen and Nancy Stovall from Anchor Baptist Church in Wichita Falls, TX. This is our first year as volunteers at Minnetonka and we hope to be helpful in any area needed. I attended this camp as a young girl as much as I could and have many precious memories here. We’re both retired and hope to increase our work for the Lord. Together we have 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Pray for us in our endeavors for the Lord. Psalm 92:1-4.

Katie Smith
Summer Staff

Hey, my name is Katie Smith. I am from Bible Baptist Church in Slaton, Tx. This is my fourth year on staff) here at the camp. I can’t wait for this summer to begin so I can see the great things God has in store. My favorite is meeting all the people and making lots of friends

Katie Rankin
Summer Staff

Hello! My name is Katie Rankin. I am from Bible Baptist Church in Slaton, TX. I attend school at Arlington Baptist College as a sophomore. This is my fourth summer working at Minnetonka Christian Camp and I can’t wait for it to begin. I’m eager to see what God has in store for all the campers this summer. I know it will be amazing. God has blessed this camp abundantly, and I’m glad I get to be a part of it. A summer full of serving the Lord, serving others, and having a blast is my aim. I can’t wait!!!


Shane Whittiker Summer Staff

Hey guys, my name are Shane Whittiker. I have worked here at Minnetonka for two summers, this will be the third, and greatest summer because it is about to be here! I absolutely love to work here at MCC. I love to fish, and I love to work with my hands. I am looking forward to this next summer at MCC. Though it’s not always very easy, there are struggles and conflicts. But through those struggles, I try to think of one of my favorite verses, Psalms 46:10 “Be still, and know I that I am God: I will be exalted among the brethren, I will be exalted in the Earth.” If we just take a moment to be still, we will know that God is in control. Last summer during a message preached by Quay Smith; I went to the altar, alone, and I had a feeling of conviction. Quay had talked to me about how he surrendered to preach. So I was led by God to surrender my life to do whatever God wants me to do. I have kind of gotten started by being a missionary to Brazil and hope to go back very soon. I can’t wait to see you at Camp!


Clint Langston Summer Staff

My name is Clint Livingston and I’m 18 years old. I just finished my freshman year of College at Arlington Baptist College. I have been working at Minnetonka for two years, and I’m about to start the third summer. During my first summer I got saved during the second week of camp and I was baptized the third week in the creek. I’m just going to go to Arlington Baptist College and figure out what God has in store for me.


Lindsi White Summer Staff

Hello, my name is Lindsi White. I live near Clayton, Oklahoma, across the road from Minnetonka Christian Camp. I attend First Baptist Church in Clayton. I have been going there ever since I was born. I will be a junior at Talihina High School. I love to play softball and basketball. I also love to do anything outdoors. This will be my first year as a Resident Summer Staff member. I am so excited about meeting new people and to watch how God is going to work through the campers and staff all summer long. I'm also excited about being able to share the Lord with each and every person I meet. This is going to be a life changing experience and I'm so blessed to get to live and work at Minnetonka Christian Camp this whole summer. Hope to see you there.

Monica McBride
Summer Staff

Hello! My name is Monica McBride. I’m from Victory Baptist Church in Seagoville, TX. I am a student at Dallas Baptist University and will be a sophomore in the fall. This is my first summer to work at the camp and I can’t wait to see what God has planned for the campers and the staff as well. I know this summer is going to be amazing and I am so excited to have this opportunity!

J.J. Mason
Summer Staff

Hey! My name is Jedidiah a.k.a. J. J., but I prefer Jedidiah. I’m currently 16 and will be a senior at Mesquite High School in Mesquite, Texas. My hobbies include playing baseball, fishing, and playing the drums when I can. My home church is Hilltop Baptist Church in Sunnyvale, Texas. My favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13, because of the strength it gives me when I get down and feel defeated. I can always think of that single verse and gain confidence. This year is my first year working on staff at Camp Minnetonka and I’m excited to see what God has in store for us and our campers.

Cade Olgetree
Summer Staff

Hi, my name is Cade Ogletree and I’m from Victory Baptist in Seagoville, TX. I enjoy playing the guitar in our worship band and having good clean fun anyway I can. I just finished my first year at ARLINGTON Baptist College and I’m really anxious to see how God will use me in the future. In the meantime, I’m doing my best to serve Him now and I’m currently doing so here at Minnetonka. This will be my first year on staff and I can’t wait to see God move this summer! I know He has a lot in store for me and my life, so I’m ready to serve and I’ll do the best that I can.