Ohio University: Campus Crusade for Christ

Brian and Jenny McCollister
As Missional Team Leader of Ohio University’s Campus Crusade for Christ, Brian McCollister devotes a great deal of his time to ministering to others. In order to carry out the organization’s mission of turning lost students into Christ-centered laborers, he plays four main roles as the co-director … [more]


Raymond and Laura Haggard
In their 13 and 14 years on staff, Raymond and Laura have followed the Lord all over the globe sharing the love of Christ and mentoring others in the process. They have been married for 10 years and have 2 wonderful little girls, Magdalen Grace (Maggie), and Elaina Ann (Ellie) … [more]


Mark and Mindy Heflin
Mark and Mindy both work with Athletes In Action, focusing on athletes at OU. Mindy joined staff in January 1995, was assigned to OU and has been serving here with her loving influence ever since. Mark joined staff in 1984 when he knew he was called by God to help reach the world with God’s love and forgiveness. He has served at Arkansas State, University of Memphis, and University of Redlands, CA. Mark came to OU in the fall of ‘96 after marrying Mindy that summer … [more]



Chad and Christy Helmer
Chad Helmer came to Christ in 1997 through the ministry of Athletes in Action. In 2005 he graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Computer Science and married his wife, Christy. Chad worked in the information technology industry for three years … [more]


Kelly Burch
Kelly Burch, Missional Team Leader of Ohio University’s Campus Crusade for Christ, came on staff in 2005. Before joining staff, Kelly rode horses professionally, graduated from IUPUI with a degree in Finance, and went to Law School for one and a half years before the Lord redirected her path … [more]


Katie Kiracofe
Katie is an Ohio University Scripps School of Journalism graduate, specifically majoring in Magazine journalism with a specialization in Spanish. Katie decided to join staff with Campus Crusade for Christ when God confirmed her passion and gifting to work with college students … [more]


Beth Beach
Beth is a townie who loves the character and quirkiness of Athens. She graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Integrated Language Arts (a.k.a. English Education). Though she once wanted to be an English teacher, Beth felt led to join staff because she loves seeing God change lives … [more]


Amanda Allen
Amanda went to school at Ohio University and double majored in the compelling studies of Psychology and World Religions. As a student at OU, Amanda saw how the Lord was working through Campus Crusade to reach the world for Christ, and she knew she wanted to be a part of that … [more]


Nick Stapleton
Nick Stapleton is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio University where he received his B.S. in Communication Studies and Business Administration minor. Going into his senior year at OU, Nick was unsure what he would do after graduation. As he prayed, God began to grip Nick’s heart … [more]


Michelle Stapleton
Michelle, holding a degree from Ohio University in Creative Writing, loves the culture of Athens and seeing the seasons change. More than that, she has a passion for working with college students and seeing them grow in their personal relationships with Christ. Working with the women of South green … [more]