COMPASS DIRECTORS BIOS: David Sittser & Sarah Butler

Sarah Butler: I am a recent graduate of Whitworth University, with a major in Theology. I also have spent four years volunteering with the senior high students at Colbert Presbyterian Church in North Spokane.  I am particularly passionate about discipling and walking alongside students as they seek to be faithful followers of Christ, and look forward to a summer with a small group of talented, committed young people.  I desire to do theology for the sake of the Church and its witness in the world, and will be pursuing university-level teaching in the next stage of my life.  

Aside from theology, though, I am crazy about Camp Spalding, quality coffee, great conversation and the outdoors.  The Compass program is an ideal amalgamation of a handful of my greatest loves, and I feel deeply grateful to be a part of this exciting new chapter in Spalding's ministry!




David Sittser:  I am 23 years old and a graduate of Whitworth College.  I am now a blue-collar working man.  My major in college was theology, and I want to spend the rest of my life doing ministry.  I've been working at camp more summers than would seem possible, and every summer is better than the last.
 
My dream job is to do something where I can minister in a great community of young people as I help them to become closer disciples of Christ, all while having a great time.  Hmm, wait a second, that sounds exactly like Compass!
 
I would eventually like to work in the church or to teach.  I am considering going to seminary.  But if I couldn't do any of that, my imaginary dream job would be skiing.  Who wouldn't like that?
 
Interesting fact about me: I've been to more countries (18) than states (16).