Staff
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Nate Horne - Executive Director
Nate's heartbeat could be captured in two words - "Christ crucified." Whether at youth camps, retreats, or in the local church - he loves preaching, teaching and building relationships with others as they grow in the life changing power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Nate served as a youth pastor in Charlotte, NC for several years and, in 2010, received his Master of Divinity degree at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has served on the Board of Directors for Valley Haven since 2006 and moved onto the property in 2015 to begin serving full time. Nate enjoys skeet shooting, reading good books, outdoor games, action movies, and pretty much anything with his family. He has been married to Joni Keyes Horne for 20 years and has two sons that he treasures - Zach & Jon. Joni Horne - Hospitality Manager
Joni has a passion for authentic, Jesus-filled relationships and enjoys creating warm, hospitable spaces where people can truly rest, embrace grace and be themselves. You'll frequently find her listening to others share their hearts over a warm cup of coffee or a home cooked meal. Joni served as the Assistant Director of Registration at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary for many years where she provided a listening ear, a heart of compassion and administrative guidance to hundreds of men and women struggling through the realities of life while trying to pursue their callings in life and ministry. When Joni isn't crunching numbers, she loves cultivating restful places for prayer and reflection at the camp. She and Nate have been married 19 years and enjoy local festivals, bluegrass, and daily adventures with their 2 sons. |
Valley Haven is a Christian Camp and Retreat Center located in the mountains of North Carolina. Just outside of Hickory, NC, Valley Haven Camp and Retreat Center is a short drive from most major cities in NC, including Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston Salem, Boone, Chapel Hill and Raleigh. The camp is just over an hour north of South Carolina as well.