Barnabas Prep

08/26/2026

Meet Sydney Purdham, Residential Advisor

Years at Prep: 1 year as an RLC, first year on full-time staff

Hometown: Monument, Colorado

Education: Business Entrepreneurship degree from Baylor University, 2025

What Drew Me to Prep: I couldn't imagine anything sweeter than getting to do life with people I feel called to serve and watching them thrive in a community that challenges and celebrates them!

Something Fun: I once gave a lamb the Heimlich maneuver!

08/25/2026

Meet Sammy Mayoral, Residential Advisor
Years at Prep: 7
Hometown: Allen, Texas
Education and relevant experience: 7 years of experience in disability ministry
What drew me to Prep: I initially chose to come to Prep because I knew I wanted to enter full-time ministry, and Prep offered a great opportunity to spend a year serving. After that first year, the Lord made it incredibly clear where He was calling me, and the door opened for me to stay on permanently.
Something fun: Outside of my work and ministry, I love playing golf.

08/24/2026

Meet Zach Clausen, Educator

Years at Prep: 3 years, starting my 4th year

Hometown: Gillette, Wyoming

Education: Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Wyoming, 2 years as a Fellow at Prep; 1 year as a Resident Life Coordinator at Prep, Starting 1st year as an Educator

What Drew Me to Prep: I love this place and deeply believe in the mission of Barnabas!

Something fun: I am married to my wonderful wife, Bree, who also worked at Prep for two years. We have a Goldendoodle named Daisy that you will definitely see running around campus!

08/22/2026

Meet Elizabeth Buhr, Kitchen Manager

Time at Prep: 2 weeks

Hometown: Originally from Seward, Nebraska, but Branson has been home for 5 years

Relevant Experience: Four years of bakery management and multiple food services for camps and conferences.

What Drew Me to Prep: An opportunity to serve alongside fellow believers in a Christian ministry for God’s glory!

Something Fun: I am #6 of 13 children. Currently, when our family all gets together, there are 62 of us! I'm married to my very best friend, and I love calling Branson home!

08/21/2026

Meet Mallory Miller, Lead Educator

Years at Prep: Starting 5th year

Hometown: Lee's Summit, Missouri

Education: B.S. in Elementary Education (Minor: Early Childhood Education) from Southwest Baptist University; M.S. in Special Education Instructional Specialist from Arkansas State University

What Drew Me to Prep: Prayer! While praying about where God wanted me to serve, I reconnected with a former teacher friend who was leaving her position at Prep, and God opened the door for me to step right in.

Something Fun: I'm a big college sports fan, especially college basketball!

08/20/2026

Meet Millie Moyer (Soon-to-Be Millie Quam)
Assistant Director of Barnabas Prep

Years at Prep: 6 years - starting my 7th year
Hometown: Boonville, MO

Education and relevant experience:
6 years of experience at Barnabas Prep serving in the following roles
Resident Coordinator 2020-21
Fellow Coordinator 2021-2025
Lead Residential Advisor 2025-2026
Assistant Director May 2026-current

What Drew Me to Prep: Answered prayer! I prayed for the opportunity to serve in ministry and live in Branson, and God opened the door for me to transition to Barnabas Prep

Something Fun About Me: I've been skydiving and loved every second! I love the outdoors, being active, spending time with my friends and family, and I am always up for an adventure. I also get to lead fun barn dances at a beautiful wedding venue here in Branson called Sycamore Creek Family Ranch. I have a big heart for seeing people realize their identity in Christ and develop into all that God created them to be! ALSO!! I get to marry my best friend on so soon!

08/17/2026

Happy 30th Birthday to our leader and Barnabas Prep Director, Nathan Doss! We are so thankful for you, and we want to help celebrate your big 3-0.

Tell Nathan happy birthday and share something you love about Nathan in the comments! Let’s see if we can come up with 30 things!

07/22/2026

Looking for a gap year with purpose?

Join the Barnabas Prep team as a Female Fellow and spend nine months investing in the lives of adults with disabilities while growing personally, professionally, and spiritually.

As a Fellow, you'll:
• Support students in the classroom and around campus
• Encourage life and vocational skill development
• Build meaningful friendships
• Be part of a Christ-centered community where every day makes a difference

If you're 18 or older and ready to serve, learn, and grow, we'd love to have you on our team.

Apply today: https://www.barnabasprep.org/positions

07/22/2026

Thank you to for hosting Nathan Doss, Barnabas Prep Director, and Abby Smith, Barnabas Foundation Marketing Director, on Good Morning Ozarks. We love getting the chance to talk about Barnabas Prep and Camp Barnabas

05/28/2026

We are so proud and excited for Adi! We know she's going to do a great job this summer at West Rose Pet Lodge!

Everyone help us give a big warm welcome to the newest member of the West Rose family, Adi! 🐾💛

We are so excited to have her join our team and can’t wait for all the fun, tail wags, and puppy cuddles ahead. Be sure to say hi next time you’re in the pups already think she’s pawsome! 🐶✨