Program Staff

BJ Bechtel – Program Director
Shanna Betchel
Lindsay DeLawter - Camp Coordinator
Edith Greaves – Children’s Ministry Discipler and Administrative Assistant
Steve Hosler - Events Coordinator
Amy Lee Hosler
Tisha Lee - Program Secretary
Kriss Marr
Brian Relph – Youth Discipler
Keith Rundquist
Debra Rundquist
Joel Wallen

BJ Bechtel

Hometown: Englewood, OH
College: Cedarville University
When did you first come to Inner City Impact? In 1996 when I was in college.
What you do at Inner City Impact? I lead our program ministry team
Family? My wife Shanna and I enjoy our toddler Abby and one on the way.
Favorite place to eat in Chicago: In my home
Favorite summertime activity: Long hours of ministry (I love it!)
Favorite gift card to receive: Tickets to Ohio State University game
Favorite Verse: Ecclesiastes 11:9 "Be happy, young man, while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but know that for all these things God will bring you to judgment."
I’ve been a Christian since: 1987

Shanna Betchel

Hometown: St. Louis, MO
College: Bryan College, Dayton, TN
When did you first come to Inner City Impact? During my college Spring Break – March 2003
What you do at Inner City Impact? Volunteer and I oversee donation data entry
Family? My husband BJ and I have Abby (about to be 2) and one on the way
Favorite place to eat in Chicago: Lazo’s & Charley Thai
Favorite summertime activity: swimming
Favorite gift card to receive: Home Depot and Lowe’s
Favorite Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"
I’ve been a Christian since: I was 6, my parents and my church were influential in my accepting Christ as a child.

Lindsay DeLawter

Hometown: Marion, IN
College: Judson University
When did you first come to Inner City Impact? Nov. 2002
What you do at Inner City Impact? Camp Coordinator
Family? Single, my parents and brother live in Indiana
Favorite place to eat in Chicago: Penny’s Noodle Shop
Favorite summertime activity: eating ice cream
Favorite gift card to receive: Barnes and Noble
Verse: John 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."
I’ve been a Christian since: I was 13

Edith Greaves

Hometown: Freetown, Sierra Leone
College: Fourah Bay College (University of Sierra Leone), Calvary Bible College & Seminary, KC, MO
When did you first come to Inner City Impact? Summer 1992 when I was attending Calvary Bible College
What you do at Inner City Impact? Work with Kindergarden-5th grade children & help in the office
Family? Husband- David, daughter- Precious & son-Daniel
Favorite place to eat in Chicago: Too many to name them all
Favorite summertime activity: Go window shopping
Favorite gift card to receive: Visa
Verse: Hebrews 13:5 "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'"
I’ve been a Christian since: 1984

Steve Hosler

Hometown: Yorktown, PA
College: York College
When did you first come to Inner City Impact? Febuary of 2004
What you do at Inner City Impact? Coordinate all of our outings and outreach events
Family? Amy and I have one daughter Charity
Favorite place to eat in Chicago: McDonalds
Favorite summertime activity: Hanging out with the kids
Favorite gift card to receive: Wal Mart
Verse: Psalm 127:1 "Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain."
I’ve been a Christian since: I was three years old... and a missionary was influential in my coming to saving faith

Amy Lee Hosler

Hometown: Pitcher, New York
College: Moody Bible Institute
When did you first come to Inner City Impact? As a Moody Bible Institute student, my Practical Christian Ministry was at ICI. I served as a student from 1993 and came on full time staff July 1997.
What you do at Inner City Impact? Children’s Ministry Coordinator for the Kindergarten-5th grade clubs.
Family? I have a husband Steve and a daughter Charity
Favorite place to eat in Chicago: Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder I love their bread and salads.
Favorite summertime activity: I love eating ice cream, watching baseball games, and doing fun activities with the kids.
Favorite gift card to receive: Walmart because everything is there.
Verse: John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
I’ve been a Christian since: I accepted Christ as my savior when I was three years old after a chapel at camp. My parents were on staff, so I grew up at camp.

Tisha Lee

Hometown: Mississippi
When did you first come to Inner City Impact? I came to ICI in 1988 to bring my daughter to club. I started working here as an intern in 1989
What you do at Inner City Impact? I started out working with 4-6 grade girls, today I help as the program secretary and work with the kindergarten – 5th grade clubs.
Family? I have three children -- Lutisha, Howard, and Marquette, and three grandchildren.
Favorite place to eat in Chicago: Famous Dave’s BBQ
Favorite summertime activity: Summer camping
Favorite gift card to receive: Target
Verse: Psalm 119:11 "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
I’ve been a Christian since: 1989, ICI staff person, Sherry Hervey, was influential to my decision to accept Christ.

Kriss Marr

Hometown: Denver, Colorado
College: Cedarville University
When did you first come to Inner City Impact? I first visited Inner City Impact on a weekend trip my freshman year of college. A group of us came up in October to help with the fall festival and cardboard maze. It was an unforgettable experience and helped me realize my life's passion for inner-city kids.
What you do at Inner City Impact? I will be on the team for the new ministry in Cicero, working as high school and junior high program staff.
Family: I come from a small but loving family comprised of my mom, step-dad, younger brother, and father. They are all back in Colorado and they think I am crazy for choosing to put myself through Chicago winters. :)
Favorite place to eat in Chicago: Chicago is full of amazing restaurants and I usually always go with great Mexican food but, since moving here, I have discovered an amazing Thai place on North Ave. that has captured my heart.
Favorite summertime activity: During the Summer, I love to take time out to travel. The ocean is like my sanctuary so I try to make it to a beach and a basketball court to play in the warm sun.
Favorite gift card to receive: I am a coffee/music/book addict so Barnes&Noble and Starbucks cards are always a blessing.
Verse: It's hard to pick just one so I won't... Psalm 40 is incredible....
I've been a Christian since: I was 8 and my grandparents and teachers were influential in my coming to saving faith.

Brian Relph

Hometown: Morton, IL
College: Moody Bible Institute
When did you first come to Inner City Impact? I joined the staff in July 2005
What you do at Inner City Impact? Youth Discipler, working with the Junior High students
Family? Married to Mary; two kids: JD (3), Anja (1)
Favorite place to eat in Chicago: Hot Doug’s
Favorite summertime activity: biking
Favorite gift card to receive: Red Lobster
Verse: Hebrews 3:12-14 "See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first."
I’ve been a Christian since: 1995 ...and The Holy Spirit was influential in my coming to saving faith as He used the seeds planted by my parents.

Keith Rundquist

Hometown: Lincoln Park, NJ
College: County College of Morris, NJ (’82); Moody Bible Institute (‘86)
When did you first come to Inner City Impact? 1986
What you do at Inner City Impact? Physical Properties Manager
Family? Married to Debbie (1988), four children: Renée,17; Janelle, 16; Ian, 12; Kayla, 11
Favorite place to eat in Chicago: Giordanos
Favorite summertime activity: Wilderness canoe tripping
Favorite gift card to receive: Visa
Verse: II Corinthians 4:7-12 "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that his life may be revealed in our mortal body. So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you."
I’ve been a Christian since: 1974 and high school football teammate Duane was influential in my coming to saving faith.

Debra Rundquist

Hometown: St. Clair, MI
College: St. Clair County Community College, MI; Moody Bible Institute
When did you first come to Inner City Impact? 1982
What you do at Inner City Impact? I’ve had many in my 25 years at ICI…Children’s Discipler and curriculum writer; Son Club Director, launching ICI’s ministry in Logan Square, and now, home-schooling mom and volunteer
Family? Married to Keith (1988), four children: Renée,17; Janelle, 16; Ian, 12; Kayla, 11
Favorite place to eat in Chicago: Anything Asian
Favorite summertime activity: Camping
Favorite gift card to receive: Kohl’s or Target or Dress Barn
Verse: II Corinthians 5:13-16 "If we are out of our mind, it is for the sake of God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer."
I’ve been a Christian since: 1971 and my Sunday School and VBS teachers were influential in my coming to saving faith.

Joel Wallen

Hometown: Oceanside, Califonia
College: Cedarville University
When did you first come to Inner City Impact? Freshmen year during college - fall of 2003
What you do at Inner City Impact? I am a program staff member for the new ministry in Cicero
Family? Married to Jackie who also works at ICI.
Favorite place to eat in Chicago: Definitely would have to be "Best Subs #1" and "Best Subs #2"
Favorite summertime activity: Basketball, exploring the city, and traveling; as well as hanging out with ICI kids around the neighborhood
Favorite gift card to receive: Target
Verse: Jeremiah 29:7 "Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper." Isaiah 6:8 "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!'"
I've been a Christian since: 1989 and the Holy Spirit, parents, and family friends were influential in my coming to saving faith.

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