LEAD TEAM

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE REVIVE LEAD TEAM

Thank you for your interest in the Revive Lead Team.

The Lead Team is an opportunity for students aged 16-21 (who must have turned 16 by June 1st) to serve, grow, and be discipled in Christ while at camp and on retreats.

Lead Team has the opportunity to serve on several wonderful Revive retreats and camps. Attending these retreats and camps, along with the pre-retreats, is required if you are selected to serve on Lead Team. (Limited exceptions will be made on an individual and emergency basis only.)

Lead Team members will now be asked to raise their own support through the help of their local churches. Each student will raise $2500 (we will provide sample emails that you can send out). A portion ($2000) of that will go toward paying for your registration to Revive camps and retreats, and the other ($500) will return to you as an honorarium. More info in your “Lead Team Welcome Packet” when/if you are selected.

Important Lead Team Dates and Events for 2025-2026: (Subject to change!)
1. Lead Team Apps open September 1, 2025, and close October 15, 2025 – Students will be notified by November 1, 2025
2. Winter Pre-Retreat – January 9-11, 2026 (4F Ranch, Pearl, TX)
3. Revive Winter Retreat – February 6-8, 2026 (Camp Eagle)
4. Revive Winter Mission – February 13-15, 2026 (Tyler Street, Dallas)
5. Revive Kids Retreat – February 27-March 1, 2026 (River Bend Retreat Center, Glen Rose)
6. Summer Pre-Retreat – June 1-3, 2026 (Eagle Quest, Camp Eagle)
7. Revive Kids Camp – June 5-8, 2026 (Camp Buckner)
8. Revive Youth Camp – June 26-30, 2026 (Latham Springs)
9. Summer Post-Retreat – June 30-July 2, 2026 (4F Ranch, Pearl, TX)
10. Revive Leadership Camp – July 2026 (Waco, TX) (not required for lead team, but lead team comes as participants if they choose) 

Deadline for this application and references is October 15, 2025.

When you apply, you will be contacted for a Zoom interview. If you are chosen, registration for each camp is required by LT student (For additional questions, please email [email protected]).

2026 Lead Team

Lead Team Directors 

Brian Sherman

Brian Sherman

Lead Team & Revive Missions Camp Director

Dripping Springs Methodist Church

Katrina Sherman

Katrina Sherman

Lead Team & Revive Women's Retreat Director

Dripping Springs Methodist Church

Lead Team Interns

Will Gregory

Will Gregory

About Will

Hi! My name is Will Gregory, and I attend DBU as a Biblical Studies major. Me along with Jo are your 2026 interns. I love Golf, fishing, and anything that has to do with sports. I can’t wait to see how God moves and leads us in this next camp season. My favorite verse is Mathew 6:33” seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you,” meaning keep your eyes on the Lord, and everything will work out.

Jo Hudgeons

Jo Hudgeons

About Jo

HEY! My name is Jo Hudgeons, and I’m a Junior at Texas A&M Corpus Christi studying Business Administration, but I’m originally from Dripping Springs. I love the Lord, my cats and fish, my family and friends, Texas Roadhouse rolls, and coffee. This is my fourth year on Lead Team and first year as an Intern! I’m so excited to see what the Lord has in store for Revive this camp season. A verse that has been on my heart recently is Mark 10:45

Lead Team Chaplains

Wyland Diehl

Wyland Diehl

About Wyland

Hi I’m Wyland Diehl! I am currently a Junior at Texas Christian University Studying Saxophone Performance. I am also one of the two Chaplains for Lead Team this year! This will be my second year on Lead Team and my third year being involved with Revive. I am from Dripping Springs TX and I am a HUGE sports fan. I am so excited to see what the Lord is going to do in the upcoming camp season and I can’t wait to meet all of you!

Ava Polanco

Ava Polanco

About Ava

Hey friends! My name is Ava and I’m a senior in high school from San Antonio, where I grew up attending Coker GMC. This is my third year on Lead Team but first year as Chaplain, and I’m so excited for what’s ahead! Some fun facts about me—I’m a swimmer and water polo player, and I love to travel. One of my favorite verses is Galatians 2:20: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” I can’t wait to see all that God will do through Revive this camp season and to grow alongside everyone here!

Worship Leader

Elijah Willard

Elijah Willard

About Elijah

Hi er’body! I’m Elijah Willard, and I’m so excited for my fourth year as a part of the lead team! While this is my fourth year with the team, it’s my first as the L.T. worship leader! I love music, nature, friends/family, sports, and film. I am currently a freshman at UNT, getting my major in media arts with a minor in English. Once again, I’m so excited to grow with others in our walks with Christ, all while spreading the word of our lord Jesus. My favorite verses in the bible are Romans 8:38-39.

Avery Abbott

Avery Abbott

About Avery
Kaleb Ashiqali

Kaleb Ashiqali

About Kaleb
Emma Balfanz

Emma Balfanz

About Emma
Brynn Buchannan

Brynn Buchannan

About Brynn

Hey y’all!!! My name is Brynn Buchanan. I am a Junior in high school from Irving, Tx. This is my first year on Lead Team and I couldn’t be more excited! A little bit about me, I am a part of FCCLA/TAFE and My High School drill team. My favorite bible verse is 1 Peter 4:8-11:”Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” I can’t wait to share my love of God with you all!!!

Molly Castleberry

Molly Castleberry

About Molly

HI GUYSSS, it’s Molly! This is my third year with Revive and second year on Lead Team! I’m a senior in high school from Mason,Texas, and I’m projected to start college at Tarleton State in August! I love long drives, the outdoors, and time with friends & family. I couldn’t be more excited to see old and new faces in this season of camps!! My favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

Owen Dorman

Owen Dorman

About Owen
Nicholas Duke

Nicholas Duke

About Nicholas
Layton Ervin

Layton Ervin

About Layton
Samantha Estes

Samantha Estes

About Samantha

Hi everyone I’m Samantha and I’m so excited to be a part of Lead team ‘25! I am currently a sophomore in highschool from Cypress, Texas. I have been going to Revive camps since 7th grade and I’m so happy to finally be a part of it. My favorite bible verse is psalms 45:5 which reads “God is within her she will not fall. He will help her at break of day.”

Evan Farris

Evan Farris

About Evan
Drew Fuquay

Drew Fuquay

About Drew
McKenzie Gillette

McKenzie Gillette

About McKenzie
Brayson Hambrick

Brayson Hambrick

About Brayson

Hey yall! I’m Brayson Hambrick, this is my 2nd year on lead team and I am so excited for this next year. Some fun things about me is, I play catcher for my baseball team and I am also in FFA where I am secretary and show Agriculture Mechanics projects. I also am the intern for the First Methodist Church of Marble Falls. I can’t wait to see all of yall!

Dayne Harris

Dayne Harris

About Dayne
Lauren Homeyer

Lauren Homeyer

About Lauren
Aubrey Joiner

Aubrey Joiner

About Aubrey

Hi everyone!!My name is Aubrey Joiner and I am a sophomore in Highschool from San Antonio TX. I have been going to Coker United Methodist church my whole life. Some fun facts about me are I am a synchronized swimmer and have been to the junior olympics for it. I also swim for my high school too. I love the ocean and hanging out with friends and family and love energy drinks!! This is my first year on lead team and I am so excited for my journey with the Lord this year and to help others with theirs at Revive. My favorite bible verse is Mathew 6:34.

Mikayla King

Mikayla King

About Mikayla

Hey guys! My name is Mikayla, I am a junior in high school, and I’m from Irving TX. I am the 1st Lt. of my school’s drill team (dance) and I am the secretary of my school’s student council. I LOVE to dance! This is my first year on Lead Team and I am SO EXCITED to share the love of God and help others grow in their faith! A Bible verse that I live by is Romans 12:2. I can’t wait to see you at camp!

Jacob Mattheus

Jacob Mattheus

About Jacob
Tate Mitchell

Tate Mitchell

About Tate
Jacob Pool

Jacob Pool

About Jacob

My name is Jacob Pool and I’m a Junior at Wimberley High School. In my free time, I like to hang out with friends, play basketball, and spend time outdoors. This is my second year on Lead Team and I’m so excited to serve the Lord and spread my faith among others! My favorite bible verse is Isaiah 41:10.

Zanje Prinsloo

Zanje Prinsloo

About Zanje

Hey y’all! My name is Zanje Prinsloo and this is my first year on Lead Team! I’m from Dripping Springs, Texas but was born and partially raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. I’m a sophomore at Dripping Springs High school. I’m a part of the tech theatre program there as a stage manager, carpenter and whatever they really need me for. My favorite bible verse is John 11:35, “Jesus wept.” This bible verse reminds me that it is okay to cry, to be upset but to find and praise God in those moments.

Drew Read

Drew Read

About Drew

Howdy everyone! My name is Drew Read (aka D-Money) and I’m a junior in high school. I’ve grown up going to Lakewood Methodist Church, and I currently serve in several different roles in youth group there. A few things you should know about me are that I like to write, my favorite movie is Cars, and I want to be a youth pastor. This will be my 5th year going to Revive camps and my 2nd year on Lead Team, and I can’t wait to see all the new and old faces this year. A couple of my favorite Bible verses are Isaiah 40:8 and Jonah 2:2.

Addison Rohde

Addison Rohde

About Addison

Hey y’all! My name is Addison Rohde and I’m from Lorena, Tx. I am a senior in high school and plan to no attend Tarleton State in the fall of 2025. Some things that I love are family and friends, concerts, sports, and Jesus!! This is my first year on lead team and I can’t wait to see what this year has in store. One of my favorite bible verses is Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” I’m so excited to meet new people and see everyone’s love for God grow!

Jaydan Sanchez

Jaydan Sanchez

About Jaydan
Shemar Williams

Shemar Williams

About Shemar
Addison Wilson

Addison Wilson

About Addison

Hi everyone! I’m Addison Wilson and I’m a sophomore from Llano,Tx. This will be my first year on lead team and I’m so excited to see what the Lord has in store for this year. Some fun facts about me are I am a cheerleader, triplet, and I compete in FCCLA. My favorite Bible verse is Psalms 46:5 which says “God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.” I’m so excited to get to share my love for Christ with campers and I can’t wait to see what this year holds for me.

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