Friendship
ABY Camp
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations"
Matthew 28:19
OUR STAFF
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Becky Wright, Camp Director & Primary Camp Co-Dean
Phone: 317-919-6728 E-Mail:
Shae Mallory, Primary Camp Co-Dean
Phone: 317-200-8131 E-Mail: iamacf1234@gmail.com
Becky Wright is Co-Dean, along with Shae Mallory, for Primary Camp.
Becky has been a part of Primary Camp since 2009, beginning as a counselor when her kids were in camp. In 2024 she became a co-Dean (along with Shae) for Primary Camp and took on the role of Camp Director. Becky’s heart is for kids to learn about God in a fun environment.
Becky has worked in children’s ministries for 25 years. Her experience includes teaching 2’s & 3’s Sunday school, working and teaching in all age groups of VBS, substitute Sunday school teacher for all kids age groups, helping to run day camps for homeschool kids while their parents attended parent practicums and trainings and working in the kids’ club programs in her church. Becky most recently has worked as director and teacher for the 4 & 5 yr old group of that kids’ club.
On a personal note, Becky loves spending time with her grown kids and their little ones, traveling and most recently learned to play bass guitar for her church’s praise band.
Shae Mallory is Co-Dean, along with Becky Wright, for Primary Camp.
Shae started as a camper at Primary Camp and has spent his time since
serving in camp, first as a CIT and later became a Counselor beginning
in 2019. In 2024 he took on the role as Co-Dean. He has also served
at Junior and Senior Camp as a counselor.
Shae also helps with music by playing guitar, and anywhere else there
is a need. He enjoys sports, reading, hiking, watching movies, and is
a Plumber by trade.
He strives to facilitate a fun time for campers to learn about
themselves, make friends, and grow closer to God.
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Susie Burgess, Junior Camp Dean
Phone: 765-346-2532 E-Mail: susie@hhchurch.com
Susie Burgess will return as Junior Camp Dean this summer.
After serving under three fantastic Junior Camp Deans, this will be her 2nd year as Dean and her 10th year volunteering at the Junior Camp in some capacity. She will be returning for a 6th summer at the Senior Camp as a Camp Counselor.
Susie will be celebrating her 19th wedding anniversary with her husband, Robert, while she is at Senior Camp. Throughout the year you can find her at Hoosier Harvest Church, where she is both the Children’s and Youth Director at Hoosier Harvest Church.
Ten summers ago, she was asked to be a Camp Counselor for ABY Junior Camp but had never been to church camp before and was super nervous not knowing the expectations. At that time, she was working only with birth through elementary students. That week of camp God changed her life, not only did she love the time she had at camp, but realized she enjoyed working with the teens and she ended up taking on an extra role as The Youth Ministry Director at HHC not long after returning from camp.
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Warner Swopes, Senior High Camp Dean
Phone: 317-412-2737 E-Mail: pastor.swopes@gmail.com
Pastor Warner Swopes is the Dean of Senior High Camp, and the pastor of Zion’s Hill Baptist Church in Martinsville, IN. He previously served as a youth pastor at Morgantown Baptist Church, where he was known for his dynamic teaching and passion for mentoring young people. Pastor Swopes earned his degree from Liberty University and is a certified biblical counselor, equipping him to guide others with wisdom and compassion.
Beyond his pastoral duties, Pastor Swopes has spent several years on the road playing music in venues across the country. His hobbies include playing drums, collecting comic books, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and watching pro wrestling. He has been happily married to his high school sweetheart, Tiffany, for nearly 20 years, and together they homeschool their three children, nurturing both their academic and spiritual growth.
Pastor Swopes is dedicated to inspiring the next generation to walk in faith while embracing the unique gifts and passions God has given them.
