Cono Speakers

Cono 2025 Camp Speakers

Heartland Presbytery Camp: Jon Choi

John moved to the Midwest in the Spring of 2023 with his wife, Jessica, and daughter, Elisha. He immigrated from South Korea as an infant, spent his teenage years in Tanzania, but has lived in Philadelphia for more than 30 years. He is passionate about bringing the gospel of Jesus to those around him. He enjoys playing basketball, reading a good book, and getting to know other cultures, especially through food. He is (and always will be) a fan of the Eagles and Phillies.

Heartland Presbytery Camp: Tyler Clements

Tyler is the Associate Pastor of Youth and Worship at Grace PCA in Lawrence, KS.  He has been doing youth ministry and leading worship at Grace for 20 years this summer.  He is married to Lindsay and they have four children ranging from 15 to 22 years old.  Tyler attended Reformed Theological Seminary where he graduated with a Masters of Arts in Theology.  When Tyler isn’t hanging out with students, you can find him coaching his daughter’s club or school volleyball teams, solving a crossword puzzle, playing golf, or making sourdough bread.  His claim to fame is that he used to play drums in a Christian acoustic-rock band called “The Pool Boys”.   Look ‘em up on your favorite streaming platforms!

Heartland Presbytery Camp: John Lee

John is a pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America. He received his B.A. in Christian Education from Wheaton College (IL) and his Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando. He is currently serving as the Pastor for Discipleship and Outreach at Oak Hills Presbyterian Church in Shawnee, Kansas. Ultimately, John loves to see people being transformed by the good news of Jesus! If you happen to see John out in the wild, you'll most likely see him with a coffee in one hand, a book in the other, and surrounded by great music.

Wisconsin Presbytery Camp: David Steinbarger

Hi my name is David Steinbarger!

I am 35 and Married to my wife Beth and have 5 kids: Ahnora 10, Sarah 8, Evie 5, Gwen 2 and John 2 months.  I am currently in Seminary with the hope to get ordained after I graduate in about a year.  Most of my time is spent with my family and doing school, but in my free time I love to rock climb, play ultimate frisbee, do woodworking projects and watch movies.

July 7-12, Junior, Junior High, and Senior High Camp, Bridgewood, Naperville, Platte Valley: Archie Moore

“Uncle” Archie Moore is Ridge Haven’s Chaplain, and has been a speaker to campers at Ridge Haven for over 30 years. Archie has 50 years’ experience in pastoral ministry in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina, including 20 years pastoring Greenwood Presbyterian Church in Greenwood, South Carolina. He is married to his precious wife Glenda, and they are tremendously blessed with five adult-aged children and nine grandchildren!

Northern Illinois Presbytery Camp: Wise Gordon

Hello my name is Wise Gordon. I am child of God, adopted into his family by no merit of my own. I was born in Dothan, Alabama. I graduated from Auburn University in 2024 and I currently serve as a Pastoral Intern at First Presbyterian Church in Dothan, Alabama. Additionally, I coach football and track at a local school. I really enjoy time spent with family, being in God’s creation, reading, and being with people. My goal in life is to know God and encourage people to do the same.

Northern Illinois Presbytery Camp, Assistant Speaker: Raad Najam

Raad is a pastoral intern with the Presbytery of Northern Illinois. He is currently pursuing an MDiv at Reformed Theological Seminary down in Orlando, FL. He is a member of the All Souls Presbyterian Church in Champaign, IL and has lived in Champaign since 2017.  Raad loves reading books, watching movies and talking theology. He is especially passionate about youth and college ministry.

South City Community School, St. Louis: Mark Tucker

Mark and his wife Alice planted Midtown Church in St. Louis in 2011. He earned an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2003. Aside from pastoring at Midtown, Mark enjoys playing, coaching, and watching soccer; treasure hunting; and reading non-theological books. Mark and his wife Alice have been married for 26 years and have four sons and two daughters-in-law, Levi (Isabel), Isaiah (Claira), Abel and Sol.

Illiana Presbytery Camp: Matthew Rabe

Rev. Matthew and Sarah Rabe are planting a PCA church in Cape Girardeau, MO. Matthew finished at Covenant Theological Seminary in 2017. They were then called to Northwest Georgia to work with a church in need of revitalization. They went to Georgia believing their job was church growth. Through much trial and even more error, they have learned that only the Holy Spirit can grow a church and that their job is the gospel. Seven years later, after their revitalizing efforts were blessed with success, Missouri Presbytery asked this couple to begin a new church work in Cape. While it is wonderful that many in Cape recognize the vital ministry need that the PCA can satisfy, and some are already willing to commit to a new church work, Matthew and Sarah see their primary goal as reaching the lost. Matthew and Sarah desire to serve Cape by introducing people to Jesus across generational and economic barriers through three simple means: Christ-centered teaching, Christ-centered worship and Christ-centered relationships. They have begun two Bible studies in Cape, one for the community as well as one at Southeast Missouri State University. Please pray that God would bring them face to face with those who need Jesus in Cape Girardeau.