CAMP DIRECTOR
Dennis and Amanda Kennedy joined Camp Jacob in December of 2017. Dennis is a Clintwood native. He graduated from Clintwood High School in 1992. A few years after graduating, he joined the United States Navy, where he served as a Nuclear Electricians Mate for six years. Since leaving the Navy, Dennis has worked as a service technician, emergency maintenance, and electronic instrumentation. He has served as a deacon since 2005.
Amanda grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, where she graduated from Gateway Christian Academy. She is a graduate of East Carolina University. She was a high school language arts teacher before moving to Camp Jacob.
Dennis and Amanda were married in 1999. They have four children: Gabe, Ruthie, Rachel, and Lizzy. Gabe currently lives in Nashville with his beautiful bride, Carleigh. Ruthie and her new husband Caleb live in Dryden.
DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH
Christian Yates is our new Director of Outreach. Christian and his wife Sheridan are not new to Camp Jacob. Both attended camp as campers and have been part of our seasonal staff for since 2022. Christian and Sheridan are graduates of Ridgeview High School. Christian is an ordained minister and serves as the student pastor at Valley View FWB Church in Clintwood.
BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF
Support Staff
Ruth Kennedy - Office Manager
Miranda Dotson - Kitchen Manager
2024 Counselors
Grace Chester, Josh Chester, Ruthie Chester, Anna Gardner, Martin Fuller, Amelia Harkleroad, Jess Hibbitts, Antowyne Shaw, Lydia Slemp, Matthew Swindall, Christian Yates, Sheridan Yates
Board Members
Elmer Boles, Rebecca Boles, Ken Branham, David Hall, Ricky Lawson,
Todd McReynolds, Todd Peck, Mike Porter, Joe Glenn Sluss, Terry Smith