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Western Regional Team

Retreat Committee 

Rockies Regional Team

Retreat Committee 

California Delta
Area

 Area Coordinator of Events

Central California Area

 Area Coordinator of Events

San
Diego Area

Area Coordinator of Events

North Texas Area

Area Coordinator of Events

North Jersey
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Area Coordinator of Events

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Nicki joined Abide in 2023. He is a member at Black Forest Reformed Church (RPCNA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Nicki joined Abide because he saw a need in his area for NAPARC denominations to have a greater degree of fellowship. Nicki is the Director of Spiritual Life and Bible Faculty at Evangel Christian Academy. He is responsible for setting up chapels and morning devotions at the school. He also has taught OT Survey, NT Survey, Worldviews, and Personal Fitness. He is married to Kimia and enjoys reading and playing pickleball.

Nicki Imperato

Executive Director | Rockies Regional Team: Retreat Committee | Area Coordinator of Events: Colorado Springs

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Nicki joined Abide in 2023. He is a member at Black Forest Reformed Church (RPCNA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Nicki joined Abide because he saw a need in his area for NAPARC denominations to have a greater degree of fellowship. Nicki is the Director of Spiritual Life and Bible Faculty at Evangel Christian Academy. He is responsible for setting up chapels and morning devotions at the school. He also has taught OT Survey, NT Survey, Worldviews, and Personal Fitness. He is married to Kimia and enjoys reading and playing pickleball.

Hope joined Abide in 2023. She is a member at  the Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Franklin Square in Franklin Square, New York. She enjoys using her gifts to help further God's work through Abide and she loves seeing Abide grow and seeing all the connections that young adults are making around the country. She works for Abide as their part-time Administrative Assistant. Hope enjoys taking day trips to New York City, watching football and hockey, going to the beach and spending time with her husband, David and two sons, Calvin and Peter.

Hope Garrett

Administrative Assistant

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Hope joined Abide in 2023. She is a member at the Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Franklin Square in Franklin Square, New York. She enjoys using her gifts to help further God's work through Abide and she loves seeing Abide grow and seeing all the connections that young adults are making around the country. She works for Abide as their part-time Administrative Assistant. Hope enjoys taking day trips to New York City, watching football and hockey, going to the beach and spending time with her husband, David and two sons, Calvin and Peter.

Kellan joined Abide in 2021. He’s a member of Trinity United Reformed Church in Visalia, California. Kellan enjoys serving with Abide because it targets a demographic he's passionate about and wishes to see flourish in the Lord. He’s an accountant by trade currently working in the grain trading industry. In Kellan's free time, he enjoys hiking in the Sierra Nevada mountains and shooting with friends.

Kellan Bateman

Board of Directors: President

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Kellan joined Abide in 2021. He’s a member of Trinity United Reformed Church in Visalia, California. Kellan enjoys serving with Abide because it targets a demographic he's passionate about and wishes to see flourish in the Lord. He’s an accountant by trade currently working in the grain trading industry. In Kellan's free time, he enjoys hiking in the Sierra Nevada mountains and shooting with friends.

Richard joined Abide in 2023. He’s a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in the Woodlands, Texas. He hopes to use his business experience to help Abide grow as he believes it has amazing potential for connecting young believers. Ever since he attended his first Abide retreat in 2021, Richard has been excited about the idea of bringing together like-minded young people around the country in Christian fellowship. Richard manages a number of small companies across the US, and enjoys hiking, scuba diving, and traveling with his wife Rebecca.

Richard Otten

Board of Directors: Vice-President

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Richard joined Abide in 2023. He’s a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in the Woodlands, Texas. He hopes to use his business experience to help Abide grow as he believes it has amazing potential for connecting young believers. Ever since he attended his first Abide retreat in 2021, Richard has been excited about the idea of bringing together like-minded young people around the country in Christian fellowship. Richard manages a number of small companies across the US, and enjoys hiking, scuba diving, and traveling with his wife Rebecca.

Will joined Abide in 2023. He is a member of Trinity United Reformed Church in Visalia, California. Will joined Abide to better use the gifts that God has given him to serve God’s kingdom. He works at a Self-Help Enterprises and has been there for 4 years. Some of his hobbies include reading and hiking.

Will Kooima

Board of Directors: Treasurer

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Will joined Abide in 2023. He is a member of Trinity United Reformed Church in Visalia, California. Will joined Abide to better use the gifts that God has given him to serve God’s kingdom. He works at a Self-Help Enterprises and has been there for 4 years. Some of his hobbies include reading and hiking.

Marianne joined Abide in 2020. She’s a member of Escondido United Reformed Church in Escondido, California. Marianne decided to volunteer with Abide after seeing how being intentional about fellowship in her own church benefitted herself and those around her in their walks with Christ.  Marianne works as a dental hygienist and loves all the stories she hears. Some of her hobbies are reading, trying new recipes (usually baking) and planning
her next trip.

Marianne Balt

Board of Directors | Western Regional Team: Vice-Chairman | Western Regional Team: Events/ACE Manager | Area Coordinator of Events: San Diego

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Marianne joined Abide in 2020. She’s a member of Escondido United Reformed Church in Escondido, California. Marianne decided to volunteer with Abide after seeing how being intentional about fellowship in her own church benefitted herself and those around her in their walks with Christ. Marianne works as a dental hygienist and loves all the stories she hears. Some of her hobbies are reading, trying new recipes (usually baking) and planning
her next trip.

Jesse joined Abide in 2019. He is a member at Trinity United Reformed Church in Visalia, California. Jesse became an Abide volunteer so that he can utilize his gifts to work with like minded young adults to help strengthen the church. He is an Assistant Project Manager for a General Contractor and enjoys working on cars, including his jeep, bundling things, and 3D printing.

Jesse Hooyer

Board of Directors | Western Regional Team: Technology Manager

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Jesse joined Abide in 2019. He is a member at Trinity United Reformed Church in Visalia, California. Jesse became an Abide volunteer so that he can utilize his gifts to work with like minded young adults to help strengthen the church. He is an Assistant Project Manager for a General Contractor and enjoys working on cars, including his jeep, bundling things, and 3D printing.

Brett joined Abide in 2023. He is a member of Faith Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Garland, Texas. He began volunteering to help Abide expand across the country for the sake of deepening fellowship among reformed young adults. He works in digital marketing for an apologetics ministry located in California. Brett enjoys relaxing with his wife Olivia, troubleshooting tech, and hiking every now and then.

Brett Tarbell

Board of Directors

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Brett joined Abide in 2023. He is a member of Faith Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Garland, Texas. He began volunteering to help Abide expand across the country for the sake of deepening fellowship among reformed young adults. He works in digital marketing for an apologetics ministry located in California. Brett enjoys relaxing with his wife Olivia, troubleshooting tech, and hiking every now and then.

Nicole joined Abide in 2019. She is a member of Lynden United Reformed Church in Lynden, Washington. Nicole gets excited about Abide because she thinks it is good for Reformed young adults to realize that they are not alone. Some of her hobbies include hiking and art.

Nicole Dotinga

Board of Directors

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Nicole joined Abide in 2019. She is a member of Lynden United Reformed Church in Lynden, Washington. Nicole gets excited about Abide because she thinks it is good for Reformed young adults to realize that they are not alone. Some of her hobbies include hiking and art.

Keane joined Abide in 2023. He is a member at Grace Presbyterian Church in Fresno, California. He joined Abide after seeing the value of creating events to have young reformed adults make new connections. Keane works as a prosecutor. Some of his hobbies consist of traveling, reading, being involved in politics. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Erica.

Keane Anrig

Western Regional Team: Chairman

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Keane joined Abide in 2023. He is a member at Grace Presbyterian Church in Fresno, California. He joined Abide after seeing the value of creating events to have young reformed adults make new connections. Keane works as a prosecutor. Some of his hobbies consist of traveling, reading, being involved in politics. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Erica.

David joined Abide in 2023. He is a member of Trinity United Reformed Church in Visalia, California. He greatly appreciated the opportunity to meet and connect with fellow believing young adults at Abide events in the last few years, and is excited to help Abide continue gathering young adults in Christian fellowship. David works as an Administrative Analyst at Self-Help Enterprises in Visalia, a non-profit organization providing a variety of low-income support services to the Central Valley. In his free time, David enjoys playing soccer and video games.

David Visser

Western Regional Team: Financial Manager | Western Regional Team: Retreat Manager

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David joined Abide in 2023. He is a member of Trinity United Reformed Church in Visalia, California. He greatly appreciated the opportunity to meet and connect with fellow believing young adults at Abide events in the last few years, and is excited to help Abide continue gathering young adults in Christian fellowship. David works as an Administrative Analyst at Self-Help Enterprises in Visalia, a non-profit organization providing a variety of low-income support services to the Central Valley. In his free time, David enjoys playing soccer and video games.

Lauren joined Abide in 2023. She is a member of Christ Reformed Church in Anaheim, California. She enjoys helping bring Christian young adults together in fellowship, and to strengthen one another's knowledge of the Lord. Lauren works as a recreation leader for the city of Yorba Linda, and a substitute child care teacher for the Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District. Lauren enjoys running and reading in her free time.

Lauren Reeves

Western Regional Team: Retreat Committee

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Lauren joined Abide in 2023. She is a member of Christ Reformed Church in Anaheim, California. She enjoys helping bring Christian young adults together in fellowship, and to strengthen one another's knowledge of the Lord. Lauren works as a recreation leader for the city of Yorba Linda, and a substitute child care teacher for the Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District. Lauren enjoys running and reading in her free time.

Erica joined Abide in 2024. She currently attends Trinity United Reformed Church  in Visalia, California. She has attended many Abide events over the years, and met her husband through one of the retreats. Erica joined Abide because she loves to see reformed young adults be able to get together and form deep friendships and to have the opportunity to connect and grow in their faith. A couple of her favorite things to do are play the piano(which she also teaches) and nature walks. She also loves taking road trips all over the PNW with her husband, Keane.

Erica Anrig

Western Regional Team: Retreat Committee

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Erica joined Abide in 2024. She currently attends Trinity United Reformed Church in Visalia, California. She has attended many Abide events over the years, and met her husband through one of the retreats. Erica joined Abide because she loves to see reformed young adults be able to get together and form deep friendships and to have the opportunity to connect and grow in their faith. A couple of her favorite things to do are play the piano(which she also teaches) and nature walks. She also loves taking road trips all over the PNW with her husband, Keane.

Ben joined Abide in 2023. He is a member of Covenant Grace United Reformed Church in Lynden, Washington. As an Abide volunteer, it is Ben’s desire to help organize local retreats within the Pacific Northwest and to unite God’s people in an age when personal connection can be so difficult. Through Abide, he has had the privilege of meeting some of the finest people and forging new friendships along the way. Ben is a full-time Millwright at PPCO in Ferndale, Washington. He does services and repairs on all types of equipment and has been there for over 10 years. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to podcasts, reading, doing a DIY project, enjoying coffee with friends and strength training.

Ben Smit

Western Regional Team: Retreat Committee

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Ben joined Abide in 2023. He is a member of Covenant Grace United Reformed Church in Lynden, Washington. As an Abide volunteer, it is Ben’s desire to help organize local retreats within the Pacific Northwest and to unite God’s people in an age when personal connection can be so difficult. Through Abide, he has had the privilege of meeting some of the finest people and forging new friendships along the way. Ben is a full-time Millwright at PPCO in Ferndale, Washington. He does services and repairs on all types of equipment and has been there for over 10 years. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to podcasts, reading, doing a DIY project, enjoying coffee with friends and strength training.

Gianna joined Abide in 2024. She is a member at Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Medford, Oregon. She joined Abide because she wants to see this amazing ministry flourish and believes that fellowship with like minded believers in similar walks of life is invaluable. Gianna is a Nurse Assistant at Providence Hospital and she also is the music coordinator at her church. She enjoys hiking (especially Wagner Butte in Talent, OR), playing violin and piano and enjoys spending time with her 13 siblings.

Gianna Hill

Western Regional Team: Retreat Committee

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Gianna joined Abide in 2024. She is a member at Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Medford, Oregon. She joined Abide because she wants to see this amazing ministry flourish and believes that fellowship with like minded believers in similar walks of life is invaluable. Gianna is a Nurse Assistant at Providence Hospital and she also is the music coordinator at her church. She enjoys hiking (especially Wagner Butte in Talent, OR), playing violin and piano and enjoys spending time with her 13 siblings.

Matthew joined Abide in 2024. He is a member at Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church in White Rock, New Mexico. Matthew volunteers with Abide because he considers Abide’s mission to be an integral part of the church’s daily life (Acts 2:42) and something we ought to work harder towards. He works as a Lab Scientist for an outpatient clinic in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He enjoys meeting people and learning about the medical profession. Some of his hobbies include reading, woodworking and playing soccer.

Matthew Sandoval

Rockies Regional Team: Retreat Committee | Area Coordinator of Events: Central New Mexico

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Matthew joined Abide in 2024. He is a member at Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church in White Rock, New Mexico. Matthew volunteers with Abide because he considers Abide’s mission to be an integral part of the church’s daily life (Acts 2:42) and something we ought to work harder towards. He works as a Lab Scientist for an outpatient clinic in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He enjoys meeting people and learning about the medical profession. Some of his hobbies include reading, woodworking and playing soccer.

Alyssa joined Abide in 2024. She is a member of Cornerstone United Reformed Church in Sanborn, Iowa. She joined Abide because she is passionate about the opportunities that Abide gives young adults to connect with one another and wants to help continue that goal. Alyssa has worked for her family's business for the last 3 years. For fun, Alyssa enjoys trying new recipes, learning to make things by hand, working on the farm, and traveling to new places.

Alyssa Hofland

Central Regional Team: Retreat Committee

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Alyssa joined Abide in 2024. She is a member of Cornerstone United Reformed Church in Sanborn, Iowa. She joined Abide because she is passionate about the opportunities that Abide gives young adults to connect with one another and wants to help continue that goal. Alyssa has worked for her family's business for the last 3 years. For fun, Alyssa enjoys trying new recipes, learning to make things by hand, working on the farm, and traveling to new places.

Kyle joined Abide in 2022. He is a member of First United Reformed Church in Chino, California. He joined Abide because he loves being able to connect with people around the country and it’s a great opportunity to serve a need in the church for young adults to get connected and spend time in fellowship. Kyle is the Resident Director at Providence Christian College. Some of his hobbies include exploring southern California and going to the beach or going hiking with his dog, Fred.

Kyle Kortenhoeven

Area Coordinator of Events: Greater Los Angeles

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Kyle joined Abide in 2022. He is a member of First United Reformed Church in Chino, California. He joined Abide because he loves being able to connect with people around the country and it’s a great opportunity to serve a need in the church for young adults to get connected and spend time in fellowship. Kyle is the Resident Director at Providence Christian College. Some of his hobbies include exploring southern California and going to the beach or going hiking with his dog, Fred.

Sydney joined Abide in 2023. She is a member of Bellingham United Reformed Church in Bellingham, Washington. She joined Abide because she has enjoyed many Abide events, and wants to give back by becoming part of the process and giving other like-minded young people a chance to connect and grow together. She is excited to start becoming more involved with Abide, to learn how to organize events, outreach, build relationships, and to be a meaningful witness in the lives of others. Sydney works as a server and host at an Asian restaurant in Burlington, and enjoys experimenting with different art mediums, from painting to photography to cooking up new recipes.

Sydney Bovenkamp

Area Coordinator of Events: Washington

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Sydney joined Abide in 2023. She is a member of Bellingham United Reformed Church in Bellingham, Washington. She joined Abide because she has enjoyed many Abide events, and wants to give back by becoming part of the process and giving other like-minded young people a chance to connect and grow together. She is excited to start becoming more involved with Abide, to learn how to organize events, outreach, build relationships, and to be a meaningful witness in the lives of others. Sydney works as a server and host at an Asian restaurant in Burlington, and enjoys experimenting with different art mediums, from painting to photography to cooking up new recipes.

Rachel joined Abide in 2024. She is a member of Emmaus Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Fort Collins, Colorado. She joined Abide because she loves the connections and fellowship with other reformed young adults. Rachel works in the beauty industry as a Medical Aesthetician. She has been in this field of work for 7 years and absolutely loves helping people look and feel their best! Rachel also loves music and her primary hobby outside of work is playing piano. She also enjoys anything outdoors, especially hiking in the Rocky Mountains.

Rachel Allison

Area Coordinator of Events: North Colorado

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Rachel joined Abide in 2024. She is a member of Emmaus Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Fort Collins, Colorado. She joined Abide because she loves the connections and fellowship with other reformed young adults. Rachel works in the beauty industry as a Medical Aesthetician. She has been in this field of work for 7 years and absolutely loves helping people look and feel their best! Rachel also loves music and her primary hobby outside of work is playing piano. She also enjoys anything outdoors, especially hiking in the Rocky Mountains.

James joined Abide in 2024. He is a member at Phoenix United Reformed Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Following his participation in a Twenties and Thirties group at his church, James was eager to learn more about how to connect with and foster fellowship among young people at neighboring NAPARC churches by becoming an Area Coordinator of Events through Abide. He is currently a Business student at Arizona State University where he will graduate in December. James studies French, plays the guitar, and loves reading History.

James Lippincott

Area Coordinator of Events: Phoenix

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James joined Abide in 2024. He is a member at Phoenix United Reformed Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Following his participation in a Twenties and Thirties group at his church, James was eager to learn more about how to connect with and foster fellowship among young people at neighboring NAPARC churches by becoming an Area Coordinator of Events through Abide. He is currently a Business student at Arizona State University where he will graduate in December. James studies French, plays the guitar, and loves reading History.

Austin joined Abide in 2024. He is a member of Cross Point Church in Park City, Utah. What excites him about Abide is the opportunity that it gives to help young Reformed Christians to meet and connect, leading to Christ centered friendships and community. Austin is an Airline Pilot and he also serves in the Navy Reserves where he is a pilot as well. For hobbies, Austin is an avid snow skier and you can find him on the mountain any day that he is not working. During the summer he loves to mountain bike, maintain his hives as a beekeeper, or find a nice patch of grass outside to read a good book.

Austin Stobaugh

Area Coordinator of Events: North Utah

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Austin joined Abide in 2024. He is a member of Cross Point Church in Park City, Utah. What excites him about Abide is the opportunity that it gives to help young Reformed Christians to meet and connect, leading to Christ centered friendships and community. Austin is an Airline Pilot and he also serves in the Navy Reserves where he is a pilot as well. For hobbies, Austin is an avid snow skier and you can find him on the mountain any day that he is not working. During the summer he loves to mountain bike, maintain his hives as a beekeeper, or find a nice patch of grass outside to read a good book.

Keegan joined Abide in 2024. He is a member of Parish Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee. He joined Abide because he wanted to connect young adults within his local church, and to create fun and lasting memories in the local presbytery for fellow churchgoers. Keegan is a staff member at Troubadour, (a Nashville golf club) and enjoys helping fellow employees there since 2023. Some of his hobbies include reading history, helping with the local Trail Life chapter, and exploring caves in Tennessee.

Keegan Tenpenny

Area Coordinator of Events: Middle Tennessee

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Keegan joined Abide in 2024. He is a member of Parish Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee. He joined Abide because he wanted to connect young adults within his local church, and to create fun and lasting memories in the local presbytery for fellow churchgoers. Keegan is a staff member at Troubadour, (a Nashville golf club) and enjoys helping fellow employees there since 2023. Some of his hobbies include reading history, helping with the local Trail Life chapter, and exploring caves in Tennessee.

Ethan joined Abide in 2024. He is a member at Pompton Plains Reformed Bible Church in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Ethan is excited for the opportunity to connect with other young adults. He works at Ecobat Resources as an industrial mechanic/welder and has been there for about two years. Some of his hobbies include working on old trucks and motorcycles, exploring the outdoors and reading.

Ethan Lindenmulder

Area Coordinator of Events: North Jersey

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Ethan joined Abide in 2024. He is a member at Pompton Plains Reformed Bible Church in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Ethan is excited for the opportunity to connect with other young adults. He works at Ecobat Resources as an industrial mechanic/welder and has been there for about two years. Some of his hobbies include working on old trucks and motorcycles, exploring the outdoors and reading.

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