Green Pastures is an independent 501(c)3 not for profit religious organization, which is administrated by a governing board and operated by camp hosts. All major decisions at Green Pastures are made by the governing board consensus. The board can be reached via our contact e-mail address.

Executive Board:
Travis Deaver (President), Scott Kording (Vice President), Scott Kording (Treasurer)

Board of Directors:
Callie Wisdom (Chair), Austin Crowder (Vice Chair), Scott Kording (Secretary), Katie McDannald, Travis Deaver


Various board members and volunteers serve in specific departments:

FINANCE
Treasurer Scott Kording

FUNDRAISING
Katie McDannald

Hospitality Division
Camp Host Lydia P. Darden
Camp Host Gerald J. “J.D.” Darden

Marketing Division
Jasper Sleeman

Programs Division
Callie Wisdom

Property Division
Camp Host Gerald J. “J.D.” Darden

Camp Host

Lydia and JD Darden currently serve as the camp host. The couple as well as their five children Quinn, Jude, Lindy, Teddy and Charlie reside on the campus to accommodate guests, assist in running day and overnight camps as well as caring for the property and facilities. Lydia is the main point of contact for booking facilities and campground scheduling. She can be reached at host@greenpasturesretreatcenter.org.