Meet Our Team

Alex Ockenfels

Chapter Director

Alex is from Kirksville, Missouri and is a graduate of Truman State University where he studied Communication. Alex grew up in KLIFE as a student and volunteered there while in college. He also spent his summers working at Kanakuk Kamps. After graduating, Alex attended the Kanakuk Institute, studying Gods word and being equipped for a lifetime of ministry.

Alex loves professional sports, Pickleball, and a good game of Bananagrams. Alex is stoked to begin his 2nd year at Conway KLIFE. He is excited to build relationships with the students and volunteers, and see how God uses them to further His Kingdom.

Rebecca Janke

Women’s Director

Becca is from Branson, Missouri and attended Ouachita Baptist University, where she studied biology. Throughout her time at Ouachita, she spent her summers at Kanakuk Kamps on staff–where she realized her joy for working with kids of all ages, and equipping the next generation through discipleship. After graduating, Becca attended the Kanakuk Institute, where she spent 8 months studying God’s Word, being equipped for a lifetime of ministry. Becca is passionate about Biblical literacy, and helping students discover how the whole of Scripture changes the whole of our lives.

Becca’s a mediocre card player, but loves game nights and spending time with family and friends. She is a fan of pour-over coffee, running, and reading. Becca is excited to establish roots in Conway, and is overjoyed her job is proclaiming the Jesus she so dearly loves.