Board & Staff

deborahfactor@hotmail.com
Deborah was born and raised in rural western Kansas. With a desire to do orphanage work in Russia, she attended Barclay College and graduated with a Missions and Bible degree in 1996. She began doing youth and children's ministry as a college student and directed a program in Bucklin. Feeling called by God to stay in rural Kansas in 1998, she became Executive Director of YFC (now Youth Core Ministries), and in 2010 became Development Director. In 2018 she resumed the role of CEO. She lives in Greensburg with her husband, Tony, and son, Caleb.

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Joel became a Christian through his local Youth for Christ in 8th Grade. His passion has always been to reach unreached teens. He went to Barclay College and graduated in 2007 with a Bible/Theology and Youth Ministries Degree. He became Executive Director for YFC in 2010, and in 2017 helped transition YFC into Youth Core Ministries. In 2018, he moved to Indiana to be closer to his wife's family, stepping down from the CEO/Executive Director role. He now works remotely with YCM's finances, strategy, ministry staff, and more. He lives in Noblesville, Indiana, with his wife, Jewell, and kids, Lilliana and Matthew.

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Tony was born in Oklahoma and grew up in Mulvane, KS. Tony was a Royal Ranger Commander, a youth group leader, a worship team leader, attended and helped ministries locally, and led a Christian heavy metal band. He went to Barclay College in 1996 where he met his wife, Deb. He has been with YFC (now Youth Core Ministries) since its founding. Tony has been on 15 mission trips including Mexico and Haiti. As “The Specialist,” he does Audio/Video projects and leads worship for YCM, among many other things. He currently lives in Greensburg with his wife Deb, son Caleb, dog Allie, and turtles Snickers and Hershey’s.

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Scott met Jesus in August 1997. Seven years later Scott entered into full time pastoral ministry. He attended Barclay College and earned a BA in Pastoral Ministry and Bible & Theology. Then went on to Friends University where he completed 33 of 36 credits on a MA in Christian Ministry & Spiritual Formation before being called away to serve in a church in a different state. He also served 4 years in the U.S. Navy from 1979 - 2003 and later worked for McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft (later Boeing) for 20 years. He joined Youth Core Ministries July 1, 2021. He currently lives in Haviland, KS with his wife of 35 years, Susan and 2 grown children, Nikkie, and Brian.

Neil was born in Tuscaloosa, AL. He holds a B.A. in Sociology from Rutgers University and an M.S. in Mass Communications from San Diego State University. His career includes serving as a U.S. Navy public affairs officer for 21 years, then as executive director of two nonprofit organizations in California and vice president of institutional advancement at Barclay College in Kansas, finally as owner of a small financial services business before retiring.

Steve was born in Kingman, KS in 1949 and grew up in that community. He received Christ as his Savior in the fall of 1958. He is a lifelong member of the Kingman Mennonite Church and has served as a Sunday School superintendent & teacher, a trustee, a deacon and 3 pastoral search committees. He also enjoys playing bass for the Praise Team. Steve is a graduate of Wichita Tech and retired from AT&T with nearly 42 years of service.

Michelle has been in active ministry since 2000. After serving 13 years as a missionary in Cambodia, she moved to Haviland, KS following God’s leading to open Origins: A Divine Coffeehouse, where she served for four years in partnership with Barclay College. She is currently volunteering as the property manager at The Barron and the Store Next Door. Missions through Business is her passion.

Jeff has worked for DEKALB, a seed company for the past fifteen years, has served on various boards at the United Methodist Church in Greensburg, KS where he is a member, and served on the Extension Board of Kiowa County for 2 years. He was also a part of the mentoring program in Kiowa County. Jeff says, "It has been a fulfilling experience to see God do amazing, life-changing work in young people and families through this organization."

Alberta “Pinkey” Bashford was born in Cheyenne, WY on April 4, 1946 or as she puts it 4/6/46 (she enjoys the play on numbers). Alberta taught Women’s Physical Education at Wheaton College for 2 years. She also worked with Head Start in Rawlins, WY and as a substitute teacher for 21 years. Alberta loves working with young people and kids and introducing them to Jesus. She is involved with missions, helping to make layettes for Lutheran World Missions.

Connie was born in Garden City, KS. she attended Kansas State University where she earned her BS in Human Development Extension (Home Economics). In 1980 she moved to Greensburg, KS. Connie supported the ministry of Youth for Christ for many years and has been assisting Youth Core Ministries from its beginning. She is also a member of the Greensburg United Methodist Church. Connie is the newest edition to the YCM Board beginning in March 2022.

Eric Clarkson DO, MBA is a Family Physician working in Pratt Kansas. He attended Family Medicine Residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and has been an Owner/Partner at Pratt Family Practice since his graduation 12 years ago. Eric wears many hats in his community. He is the volunteer youth director at Abundant Harvest Church of the Nazarene where he also attends and serves on the Board. Also, medical director of the Pratt County EMS, Pratt Regional Medical Center, Emergency Department, Clinic, Hospital, and delivering babies.

Jesse was born in Denver, Colorado as a PK – preacher’s kid – as part of the Friends church and has been attending and serving at a Friends Church ever since. Jesse graduated from Friends University in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in music, in 2010 with a master’s degree in Christian Ministry. Jesse is currently the Director of Student Ministries for EFC-MAYM and Chairs the Youth Ministry Department at Barclay College.

In the 1990s Pete became a pioneer in the field of Long Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTACH) serving briefly as Administrator of Vencor Hospital, St. Louis before joining the Daughters of Charity Health System (now Ascension Health). He established new LTACH specialty hospitals In Evansville and Indianapolis, Indiana and served as Administrator/CEO of Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis from 1996 until his retirement in 2016. Alexander and his wife Susie live in Westfield, Indiana.