Brandon Westgate
Youth Director
Brandon is married to Dawn and they have two adult children. Brandon graduated from Southwestern Adventist University with a degree in Theology in 2004. Since then, he has served as a pastor of two multi-church districts in Arkansas. Brandon also spent four years serving as Youth Director and Camp Director in the ARKLA Conference. His desire to be the best he can be includes a pursuit of knowledge so that he can utilize the best practices for ministry. In 2017 he completed his Masters in Pastoral Ministry. He brings to RMC an eagerness to inspire the young people of this conference to connect with God and each other. Brandon loves to socialize and is a big fan of mission trips and summer camp. He loves to cook and has a pet tortoise named Casanova. His motto is “God is for you” and he wants the youth to know it!
Jade Teal
Assistant Youth Director for Ministry
Jade Teal and her husband, Stefan, live in Ward with their four horses (Venus, Octavia, Lyra, and Joy), two cats (Bucky and Sam), and dog (Luna). Jade graduated from Union College in 2021 with a degree in Religion and a minor in International Rescue and Relief. Since she was a teen, Jade has had a passion for youth and helping them develop their own relationship with Jesus as they navigate the challenges of today’s world. Most recently, she served as the associate pastor for the Colorado Springs Central Church before moving to this position in 2022. She has worked seasonally at several different Adventist camps over the years, and believes camp offers a unique opportunity for young people to grow spiritually and emotionally. In her free time, Jade enjoys spending time with her husband, her horse, and doing just about anything outdoors.
Brent Learned
Assistant Youth Director
MSR Camp Manager
Brent has extensive experience working in Youth and Camp Ministry working as an employee of the Minnesota Conference of SDA for 5 summers, lead outdoor education instructor in Moab Utah for 3 years, and an avid volunteer in youth, young adult, and camp ministry in the Rocky Mountain Conference of SDA. Brent is passionate about serving the next generation through summer camp ministry at Mills Spring Ranch and around the Rocky Mountain Conference at large.
