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Dan & Heather Litchfield - #1001
President // Leadership Development Director
Dan, Heather & their four kids live beside Acadia National Park. They have been serving in full time Christian ministry since 1997. They are passionate about their faith, their family and the outdoors. Thrive brings all three of these passions together as they focus on developing godly families one adventure at a time.
GET TO KNOW DAN
What outdoor adventures do you enjoy? A day on the water is always a win. Canoeing, rafting, kayaking or SUP.
What’s the most inspiring part of what you do with Thrive? I love seeing people grow spiritually and relationally. When people leave closer to God and each other it all seems worth it.
If you could explore anywhere in the world next week, where would you go? Idaho, it is one of only two states I have not been to. I would do some hiking and rafting while I was there. I also would like to get to the Alps.
GET TO KNOW HEATHER
What outdoor adventures do you enjoy? Water sports and hiking.
What’s the most inspiring part of what you do with Thrive? I love seeing people take their next step of faith in God- those aha moments, convictions, confession, sudden recognition of the greatness and grace of God. This makes ministry worth it!
If you could explore anywhere in the world next week, where would you go? I would go to Israel followed by Scotland. The first, for the history and spiritual heritage, and the second for the wilderness and beauty of creation.
Joe & Angie Cousins - #1003
Field Instructors
Joe and Angie bring years of ministry and outdoor experience to Thrive. They led an outdoor ministry at the University of Maine prior to joining Thrive.
GET TO KNOW JOE
What outdoor adventures do you enjoy? Rock Climbing and canoeing.
What’s the most inspiring part of what you do with Thrive?
If you could explore anywhere in the world next week, where would you go?
GET TO KNOW ANGIE
What outdoor adventures do you enjoy? Rock climbing and canoeing.
What’s the most inspiring part of what you do with Thrive? I love working with married couples in Thrive – our marriage retreats are my favorite!
If you could explore anywhere in the world next week, where would you go? Costa Rica, Iceland, Africa, and Switzerland!
Craig & Shawna Ketter - #1007
Field Staff // Marketing Manager
The Ketter family moved to Maine from the Kansas City area in 2023. They have five kids – the newest one is an official Mainer. They enjoy living in the pine tree state and serving with the team in Maine. They have many years experience serving their community and church by helping them strengthen relationships while sharing the grace and truth of Jesus – often in the outdoors. God has used their own time adventuring in the wild as a family to renew their relationship with Him and each other – while eating a lot of s’mores. They are passionate about discipleship, and encouraging families to experience life-giving adventures while pointing them to their greatest adventure with God.
GET TO KNOW CRAIG
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What’s the most inspiring part of what you do with Thrive?
If you could explore anywhere in the world next week, where would you go?
GET TO KNOW SHAWNA
What outdoor adventures do you enjoy? All of them, but if I had to choose – canoeing, backpacking, hiking, kayaking and camping!
What’s the most inspiring part of what you do with Thrive? I love seeing how God draws people to Himself – restoring and redeeming hearts and lives!
If you could explore anywhere in the world next week, where would you go? Backpacking in our favorite places in Colorado with my family. Ireland would be really amazing!
Jessica Loose - #1011
Field Staff
Jessica was born and raised in New Hampshire and grew up with many opportunities to explore the great outdoors across northern New England. She credits these experiences and many other outdoor experiences across the US and Europe for setting her up to receive the Gospel during her college years. She and her husband fell in love with ministry while serving on staff at a church plant in Thousand Oaks, California. They and their daughter Margot recently moved to Maine after they felt the Lord called Jason to a job at Mirus Academy in Ellsworth. Spring of 2024 they welcomed their second daughter, Simone, into their family. For Jessica, working with Thrive is an answered prayer for an opportunity to serve the Kingdom and share the Gospel in Maine.
GET TO KNOW JESSICA
What outdoor adventures do you enjoy? Hiking, kayaking, camping. Whatever gets me outside!
What’s the most inspiring part of what you do with Thrive? Getting to watch God change hearts and lives.
If you could explore anywhere in the world next week, where would you go? Big Sur, CA!