Meet the Team
Kaley Martin
A Recreation Leadership graduate from Jacksonville State University, Kaley has served in the camping industry for over 15 years now in a variety of roles including camp counselor, adventure recreation facilitator, event coordinator, program director and camp director. Her passion is to partner with families and church leaders to provide a Biblically sound camp experience where campers receive mentorship and are not lost in a sea of people. Kaley serves as our Camp Owner.
Spencer Martin
A pastoral assistant at Redeemer Church, Spence has served with a variety of ministries in various leadership positions including BCM president, Media Coordinator, Program Coordinator, CIT Coordinator and Youth Pastor. He has a passion for teaching and pouring into the lives of young adults. Spence serves as our Camp Chaplain.
Ashley Richards
Ashley is a nursing student and LPN. She has more than five years of experience as a camp professional and she is a passionate member of her church. She is one of the founding members of the Revive Youth Ministry. Ashley loves camp and serves as one of our Event Coordinators.
"Mert" Cromer
Mert is the director at The Children's Place and a long time camp professional with over 15 years of experience. At camp you can often find her in the kitchen or leading crafts and team building. Come to Winter Retreat to hear the story of how she got her name (which can only be shared around the campfire :).
Hope Stephens
Hope is a wife, mom, and former homeschool parent who understands the challenges of navigating a world whose view can be quite different from her own. Her desire is to help campers develop a love for learning and a desire to serve. From serving as a guest house hostess, camp director and small business owner... She simply loves creating an environment that says “Welcome, we’ve been expecting you”. "MamaHope" serves the Steadfast Project as a Workshop Instructor.
Join the Team
Whether your are interested in serving at one of our camps or events, teaching a workshop online or in person, or supporting the ministry through fundraising, writing, planning or marketing... We are a team of volunteers who are always looking for individuals who are passionate about youth ministry. Email Kaley at kstephens@thesteadfastproject.com to get involved.