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Scott Hatfield - Retreat Coordinator & Snow Camp Director
Scott Hatfield brings 15 years of teaching at the Junior and Senior high school level as well as over 25 years in youth work. As a former teacher and youth pastor, he is passionate about reaching the world outside the gates of NEF. He possesses a unique ability of uniting people around him for the task at hand. His youthful spirit and heart is seen in the love he has for life, laughter, and the ministry at NEF.
As Retreat Coordinator and Snow Camp Director, Scott brings his energy to focus on using the amazing facilities at NEF to encourage and challenge adults and youth alike. His exposure to many quality youth programs like Youth For Christ and the S.T.E.P. program in Dallas, TX, has enabled him to glean best practices from these and other ministries for use at NEF. Scott has presented skilled training in the teaching field at numerous ACSI regional seminars. He received a Bachelor of Science in Bible from Philadelphia Biblical University and is currently finishing his Masters of Theology from Andersonville Baptist Seminary in Camille, GA. He feels his spiritual gifts are administration, teaching, wisdom, and hospitality.
In his leisure time he resides with his beautiful wife and ministry partner of over 20 years, Heather, and his three lovely daughters; Rebekah, Hannah, and Sarah. He loves jazz and old jeeps, the outdoors (which is why he lives in NH), and reading. When he combines all of the above in a single moment, it brings a smile to his face. He is an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and has a signed football and cards from his beloved team to prove it. When he was in college, he had the opportunity to meet and talk with Francis Schaeffer and still brags about it today.
Brian Smoker - White Mountain Camp Director
Brian’s love for Christian Camping began during his teenage
years as he attended and served at a camp owned by his local church. Upon graduating from Appalachian Bible
College with a BS in Theology/Christian Camping, he continued his education
with a MBA with a Non Profit Concentration from
Prior to joining the NEF staff, Brian served in the role of
camp director in both
An avid outdoorsman, Brian’s hobbies of whitewater rafting,
rock climbing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, and mountain biking are mimicked by his five
children on the camp grounds of White Mountain Ranch. These activities occur under the watchful eye
of his wife and ministry companion, Leina, who enjoys scrapbooking all the
families adventures!
Jonathan Van Scoter - Accountant
Jonathan VanScoter was raised in Western New York where his family still resides. He has had many camping experiences in New England as well as attending a conference center in New York State with his home church. His experience with camps extended into counseling and working with kids. He has a passion for showing Christ's love to everyone, especially young people.
Jonathan attended Grove City College in Western Pennsylvania for four years where he obtained a BS in Accounting and an auxiliary in Christian Ministries. While at college Jonathan was very active with the Men's Club Volleyball team. Having playing 4 years in High School, he continued to play at Grove City leading the team his last two years to the Nationals twice. Jonathan continues his love for volleyball here in New England.
With Jonathan being fresh out of college, he brings lots of energy, excitement, and experience to the ministry of the New England Fellowship. Not only does he bring his background of Accounting, he also has experience in Food Services from Restaurants and Catering. His passions for ministry and for business come together at the Rumney Bible Conference Center as he seeks to impact the people in New England for Christ. Jonathan looks forward to seeing how God will use his gifts in the further with NEF.
