MEET THE SUMMER STAFF 2025
Summer Staff spend the summer at Grace Point planning and leading activities, facilitating small groups and Dean's Program, and bringing smiles and joy to all of our campers.
JACKSON COATS
What’s up guys! My name is Jackson and this year I will be one of your summer staff leaders. I am super excited about this. Some things I enjoy are hiking, swimming, thrifting, listening to music, food and watching movies/ shows. I am super pumped to be back at The Point. I can’t wait to see you guys there!
FAITH MINARIK
Hello all! My name is Faith and I am so excited to be one of your summer staff leaders this year! I am currently wrapping up my last semester at Tennessee Tech, getting my psychology degree. In the fall, I plan to go to grad school for counseling. This summer is going to be a blast. My favorite thing about camp is the community you guys create with us, and all of your smiling faces!! I can’t wait to experience another summer with all my favorite people in the best place on earth! If you’re thinking about coming to camp, DO. It changes lives for the better, and you always have a place here.
VIVIAN COOPER
Hey everyone!!! My name is Vivian and I’m so excited for my first year on staff! I go to Georgetown University and study international politics. My favorite Grace Point memories are nighttime singing, s’mores, and fishing on the dock. I cannot wait to see you all this summer! It’s going to be the best yet!
ALEX BREWSTER
Hey y’all! I am Alex and this is going to be my third summer on staff! I am currently finishing up my junior year at Rollins College down in Orlando where I am majoring in International Relations. Some of my favorite camp activities are little boats, nighttime singing, lake swims, and of course, mud. Grace Point is such a special and holy place to be, and I can’t wait to spend another summer with all of you here!
AVERY PARISH
Hi everyone!! My name is Avery, and it’s my second summer as a staffer. I’m a rising Junior at Rollins College in Orlando, where I study psychology and film. I love baking, shopping, writing, traveling, and jet skiing. My absolute favorite parts of camp are s’mores, spending time in the art barn, and tubing. I’m so excited to see all of you at camp!
TOMMY COATS
What’s up guys. My name is Tommy. I attend the University of Georgia in Athens. This is my SECOND summer on staff. I’m super pumped to get back to the point and see all of you! In my free time I enjoy thrifting, listening to music, watching sports, and playing basketball. Chances are you could find me in the mud pit, playing wiffle ball, or getting smoked in four-square. Regardless, I can’t wait to see everyone again. Get to The Point!
SILAS GEASLAND
Hi everyone! My name is Silas. This is gonna be my second year on staff and I’m super excited! I go to The University of Tennessee Knoxville. Being outside, eating food, and being with friends are a couple of things I enjoy. This summer is going to be awesome!
OLIVIA RADER
Hello everyone! I’m Olivia and this will be my first summer on staff. I'm currently a rising sophomore at Pellissippi State Community College majoring in environmental science. I love everything at Grace Point, but I would say my top three would be the art barn, little boats, and tubing. I’m super excited to meet you all!!
LILLIAN MCLEMORE
Hey folks!! My name is Lillian and I am so excited for my first year on staff! This fall I will be a sophomore at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga studying nursing. Some of my favorite camp activities are little boats, art barn, and tubing. I have made so many memories and friends at camp and I am so excited to make more this summer!!
ELLIOTT WIGGERS
Hi, everyone, my name is Elliott. I am so pumped to serve on the staff this summer. This will be my 16th summer at Grace Point. I am attending Furman University. I love all things outdoors, birds, and playing games with my friends and family. I'm so excited to get to The Point this summer.