Tony Masurka

Executive Director

The Masurka family joined LifeChange Camp in January 2023. Yes we have 9 kiddos. Much of our early ministry we traveled preaching and doing special music in rural churches.

Having served in the Navy, I saw such depravity in the world, and I wanted to do something about it. It seemed that many programs reached such a limited demographic, but camping seemed to cross so many barriers and was incredibly effective in not just winning souls for Christ, but also discipling believers.

It was during my Sr. year at Oak Hills Christian College I told my wife Linda that I wanted to add camp ministry to Biblical studies and Applied Psychology. She has been so very supportive and made serving this way possible.

I started Camp Ministry in 1999 at Forest Springs Camp and Conference as an intern then served at Miracle Bible Camp as Assistant DIrector and was the Executive Director at Camp JIM for 18 years before being Called to LifeChange.

I am so thankful to be serving with my family in a ministry that can impact so many peoples across cultures and demographics. As we grow older more of my children have had opportunities to serve alongside me.

Joe Scates

Hospitality Director

Joe with his wife Teresa joined LifeChange Camp in July of 2024. They met at a Camp Kearney in central IL back in 2007 and were married at Camp Kearney in 2010. They have 3 amazing kids who love to help & serve however they can at LifeChange Camp. Joe has 13 years of food service experience through many different restaurants. He also has an abundance of hospitality and guest services experience through 7+ years of camp ministry. Joe does all the meal planning and cooking here at LifeChange Camp as well as taking care of all hospitality aspects of the camp. From booking your camps and retreats to cleaning and making sure buildings are set and ready for you as you enjoy your time here at LifeChange Camp. Joe is definitely a chatterbox and would love to chat with you while you are here. "I look forward to serving you and filling your bellies full of yummy food while you enjoy your time & God's creation here at LifeChange Camp!" "See you soon!"

Teresa Scates

Bookkeeper/Registrar

Teresa with her husband Joe joined LifeChange Camp in July of 2024. She is an amazing mother to their 3 amazing kids. When it comes to camp ministry experience she is a total veteran. She grew up in Christian camp ministry living and working at 5 different camps in 5 different states. She has done just about everything under the sun when it comes to camp ministry. From assistant to the program director to maintenance to support staff to helping out in the kitchen. Growing up in camp ministry gave her a passion and a love for the ministry work and camp in general. A lot of her fondest memories are of camp ministry and she wouldn't have it any other way. She handles the bookkeeping side of things as well as making sure all the registrations for camp are all in and in order. She loves organizing the camp store and putting together inventory and getting new and exciting things for the camp store. She loves being involved in other areas of the camp and seeing kids and adults come to LifeChange Camp and leave changed and excited about being back each year.