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Michael and Jan McCoy

Michael (DIRECTOR) and Jan (SECRETARY) McCoy joined Blue Haven’s permanent staff in 2006. Both Michael and Jan camped at Blue Haven in their youth. Michael served as a youth minister from 1995-2005 bringing the family and youth group to 1st session at Camp Blue Haven each summer. They have three children, all of whom were 1st session campers for 9 or 10 years. Zane worked on the Challenge Course in his youth, served as a Challenge Course assistant 2013-14, Counselor 2015-18, and 6th session Bible Class Teacher 2019. Zane lives and teaches in South Korea. Ben worked on grounds in his youth and served as the Dishroom Manager 2018. Ben and his wife Kaitlyn live in Lubbock, Texas. Kylee worked with the precamper class in her youth, served as the Trading Post Girl 2014-17 and Challenge Course assistant 2018. Kylee and her husband Jeremiah live in Lubbock, TX. During the off season, Michael and Jan live in Early, Texas where Michael coordinates and manages the details for the next summer of camp including hiring permanent staff, organization of session staff and curriculum. Jan manages camper registration throughout the year and works in the office during the summer months.

Note from the Director:
“I grew up hearing stories about the origins of Blue Haven from my dad, Burl McCoy. He accompanied Pop Farley the first summer of camp and served as his head counselor, singing instructor, pot scrubber, bridge builder and whatever else Pop could think of (according to Dad)! That was the summer of 1957, the start of Christian camping at Blue Haven. Today, young people still have the opportunity to learn more about God in this beautiful mountain setting. My family and I look forward to meeting you at Camp this summer!”

Jason and Kristen Blankenship

Jason (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR) and Kristen Blankenship (KITCHEN MANAGER) joined Blue Haven’s permanent staff in 2018.They served as 3rd session teachers from 2012-17 and 5th session from 2010-11. Jason was a 9-yr camper, Counselor in 1993-94, and served on the Blue Haven Board from 2013-25. Jason is currently serving as the part time Director of Business Operations for camp coordinating projects that arise. The Blankenships live in Whiteface, Texas where Jason is a coach for girls’ basketball and Kristen works as an adoption counselor. They have three children all of whom were 3rd session campers. Ben, an LCU student, worked on grounds in his youth and served as a Counselor in 2024-25. Hannah, an LCU student, worked in the Trading Post 2022-24 and as a cook in 2025. Emily is a senior in High School and has worked in the Trading Post 2022-25.

Lane and Page Boyd

Lane and Page Boyd (CARETAKER) joined Blue Haven’s permanent staff in the fall of 2025.  They served as 6th session teachers from 2013-2025 teaching 5th and 6th grade boys.  Lane and Page were married in 2003 soon after graduating from Texas A&M University.  Page graduated with a Master in School Psychology and Lane with a Bachelor in Animal Science.  In 2006, they moved to the Big Country and began to work with the church in Merkel, Texas, where they served as Bible class teachers for all ages, youth minister for a time, and a Shepherd since 2022. For work, Lane and Page owned a business where he moved household goods. After five years, they sold their business and began helping Lane’s parents with their ranch south of Merkel and their business that specialized at installing meteorological towers for research in wind and solar energy production.  In 2017, Lane took over the day-to-day operations of the business and continued until September 2025.  For the past 13 years, the Boyds have lived on the family ranch between Merkel and Sweetwater, where they have raised their family of five children: Zoey, Maddie, Emma Claire, Sawyer, and Rory.  During this time, Page taught school at home where they were active in the local Sweetwater 4-H club and the homeschool co-op.  All the kids have competed in archery, robotics, and many events with the 4-H.  The boys love competing in sports, especially golf and Jiu Jitsu, as well as hunting and fishing. They all were pre-campers during 6th session at Camp Blue Haven.  Zoey, a nine-year camper, is attending Texas Tech University studying Landscape Architecture, and has served as a pot washer 2023 – ‘25, as well as a pre-camper teacher in 2025.  Maddie, a nine-year camper and a pot washer in 2023-24, is attending South Plains College to finish an associate degree that she began at home. Emma Claire, an eight-year camper and a high school senior, has camped both 1st and 6th sessions.  Sawyer, a five camper, and Rory, a four-year camper, love camp and you might find them fishing or playing disc golf.

Joey and Emily Myers

Joey and Emily Myers (CHALLENGE COURSE) joined Blue Haven’s permanent staff in 2012. They coordinate low ropes’ events at the Challenge Course for Bible classes providing great spiritual application for these groups. Joey also works on the high ropes’ elements of the Challenge Course. They additionally focus on mentorship with our college age staff and provide encouragement to our entire staff daily. Joey began his Blue Haven experience when he and Emily taught 4th session in 2010. Joey’s camp experiences growing up was at Camp Wyldewood in Searcy, Arkansas. Emily was a 4th session camper in the 1990s and a cook in 1998. The Myers live in Searcy, Arkansas. Joey is a craftsman and builds staircases and Emily is the Residence Life Coordinator in Armstrong Hall at Harding University. They have five children all of whom were 4th session campers.  Riley, a 9-year camper, helped with the Precamper class, worked in the Trading Post from 2018-22 and was a Counselor 2023-25. Josey served at the Challenge Course 2018-24 and was a Counselor 2025. Lucy is a senior in high school and has managed the “Arts & Crafts” recreation area since 2018. Norah and June are in 9th grade and help in the office and Trading Post and with the Precamper Class.

Eric and Kylie Lyons

Eric and Kylie Lyons (Challenge Course) joined Blue Haven’s permanent staff in the 2022. Eric was a 4th-session camper and a Counselor in 2002-03. Kylie was a 4th and 6th-session camper, a cook in 2002, and a Counselor in 2003-04. They taught 4th session as Bible class teachers from 2017-21. Eric and Kylie have two sons: Joah, has camped 4th & 6th sessions and is a fixture on the basketball court and in the gaga pit; and Coen has been a pre-camper and a camp treasure-hunter. The Lyons reside in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where Eric is a high school art educator and photographer at a private college preparatory school. Kylie is the Upper School Counselor & Director of School Counseling at the same private school. In their free time, the Lyons enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors, and playing sports.