Meet the Lake View Staff!
Diana Brummel
Executive Director
What is your role at Lake View? I strive to make everything and everyone work together for the good of God’s Kingdom. I work to carry out Lake View’s mission to provide a broken world with an environment where lives encounter God’s love and are being transformed by the hope that Christ gives; as well as, the vision to provide a Christian ministry where all people are welcomed + loved, + thus feel the presence of God.
What is your go-to Dutch pastry? That’s a tough one. I’m going to have to say Lake View’s Double Dutch Delight. This can only be found at Lake View’s Tulip Time Stand :)
What is your favorite Bible verse? “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.” John 3:16-17
What makes you laugh the most? My grandkids, or any children for that matter.
Joe Brummel
Program Director
What is your role at Lake View? Creating a large group worship experience. Walking campers through the daily camp schedule and activities so they know what, when, where, and how. Cultivating a great physical, spiritual, and emotional experience.
What is your favorite season? Summer. I like the hot temperatures and the fact that it’s CAMP SEASON!
What is your favorite Bible verse? “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” John 8:11. This verse shows a true reflection of the heart of Jesus.
If you could vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go? Hawaii. That’s been the coolest place Diana and I have vacationed.
Gwyn Ferguson
Administrative Assistant
What is your role at Lake View? Anything to do with finances and record-keeping.
What is your go-to Dutch pastry? Dutch Letters!
What is your favorite Bible verse? “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6
What makes you laugh the most? The silly things my kids say and do.
Sarah Smith
Camper/Counselor Care Coordinator
Sarah Smith joined the full-time Lake View team in 2024 after serving on the summer staff in 2022 and 2023. She works to be an extra support for campers and counselors, both in and out of the camp season. She also helps with planning retreats, grant writing, social media, Angel Tree Christmas, and the many other tasks that come with working at a ministry.
Sarah has a passion for mental health and caring for individuals in trauma. She uses this passion in her position at lake View, both with campers and counselors. She has been doing TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) training, and in turn helps train our summer staff in understanding behaviors and intervention methods to help with those behaviors. She loves to see God’s children - from all ages, races, and backgrounds - experiencing the love of Christ and the promises of Scripture through their time at camp.
Brandon Englin
Facilities/Program
Brandon joined the full-time Lake View team in 2025. Brandon served his first summer with Lake View in 2023 as a summer camp counselor. He worked again as a summer camp counselor in 2024. “Coming back for a second summer was a great experience because I got to build relationships with campers I had met the previous summer.” After working on the maintenance team this past summer, God led Brandon and his wife, Bree, to make the decision to stay in the Pella area and Brandon joined the Lake View team full-time.
Brandon loves working with his hands and serving God by using his gifts to help the camp function smoothly. He works on routine maintenance, property and facilities upkeep, construction projects, and helps facilitate camp events, retreats, and work days. “Getting to work alongside volunteers has been a great way to see and hear about how God is working in people’s lives. It is such a joy to see how God has put the desire to serve on their heart and how God is working through them to bless the campers we see.”
Steve & Cathy Poole
Assistant Camp Programmers
What are your roles at Lake View? We plan and facilitate games, small group Bible Studies, and worship. We program a variety of camps during the summer including work trips, day camps, Angel Tree Camps, and outback camp. We help create an environment where kids meet Jesus.
What is your favorite season? SUMMER!
What is your go-to Dutch pastry? (Steve) Jaarsma’s creamed-filled Bismark. (Cathy) Vander Ploeg’s chocolate cookie.
What is your favorite Bible passage? (Steve) The Parable of the Hidden Treasure in Matthew 13:44. This story illustrates the fact that God treasured me enough to give everything, like Christ dying on the cross for my sins. (Cathy) My Refuge and My Fortress in Psalm 91. This passage reminds me that God will keep me safe and send His angels to guard my ways!