Harvest is comprised of team members from the region who serve with us during events. Not every team member serves for each ministry event, so if you’ve seen Harvest and then the next time the group has changed, that’s why! If you’d like to join the ministry, connect here.
To get a full list of team members and past events, visit the Harvest Chronicles.
SUMMER 2023 TEAM MEMBERS
If we met you at a camp or event this summer, it was awesome to connect! We’d love to have you stay in the loop with us and here are some options — choose any or all!
- Text Us (Text HARVEST to 618-243-7476)
- Join the Prayer Team (or text PRAY to 618-243-7476)
- Support Financially
- Listen To Music
We know that’s a lot of options, now that we type it out, and we hope something will click for you, but mainly, we’re just glad to know you!

ELLA HUDSPATH
RUBY PRICE
OTHER CURRENT HARVEST TEAM MEMBERS
Ryan Froidcoeur

Ryan just graduated with an engineering degree from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL and is currently in a Masters program at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. Ryan has served for a couple summers with Harvest Ministry Teams, one year as the IGRC intern. He is currently on staff at Troy UMC where he helps with tech, plays drums and sax and leads the student ministry band. In the little free time Ryan has, he likes to disc golf with his brothers.
DANIEL TATJENHORST

Daniel, mostly known as Dtat in the Harvest world, plays bass and drums when serving in the ministry. He resides in Troy, IL works for US Steel in Granite City and in his free time loves photography, trains, cats and naps.
ELIZABETH WEST

Director of Communication for Troy UMC. Elizabeth loves hanging out with sisters, watch movies, playing guitar and drinking coffee.
RUBY PRICE

Ruby has been a part of Harvest Ministry events since the day she was born. In the last couple of years, she has helped with vocals, keyboard, mandolin and violin. She also leads the ShoutCo! Puppet Team and helps with behind the scenes. In her free time, Ruby is part of the student ministry worship team at church, likes to read, and works at Betsy’s Goods.
CURT FRANKLIN

Curt has been a part of various ministry events with Harvest over the last few years. He mostly plays bass with the team, but also plays several other instruments. Curt serves as the Coordinator of Missions and Outreach / Associate and Coordinator of Camping and Youth Ministries.
JOSH CASE

Josh is a gifted musician, sound guy and photographer. He serves as the Production Coordinator at Troy UMC and is an engineer at Basler in Highland, IL. Josh loves music, camping, biking, tech and all things outdoors.
DAN YARGER

Dan lives in Glen Carbon with his wife Anna and their two children. Dan serves as one of the volunteer tech team members at Troy UMC and has most recently taken on the outdoor worship service during the pandemic. He also serves on the church security team. In his free time he likes to grill out and go to Disney World.

Tim Price
Tim is on staff at Troy UMC in Troy, IL and also serves as the Director of Harvest Ministry Teams. Tim has been playing guitar since sixth grade and has been involved in music ministry since high school. He and his wife Suzanne and two daughters (Ruby and Macy) live in Troy, IL. Tim enjoys traveling, reading, blogging and bargains.

Ryan Kennett
Originally from Jerseyville, Ryan now lives with his wife and two children in Troy, IL. He plays guitar and leads the DAW ministry for the Troy UMC Worship Teams. His hobbies include home improvement projects, guitar and video games.

Clint Benesh
Clint lives in St. Jacob, IL, serves as the campus ministry leader for the church there, and also serves in ministry at Troy UMC in Troy, IL. Clint has been connected to Harvest since he was a student at camp but has become one of the key Harvest leaders over the last few years. He lives with his wife Tina and their two children and enjoys coffee (but spends no more than $2 on a cup), hockey (Redwings), and family time.

COURTNEY BETTIS
Courtney has been a part of Harvest events for several years. She is a recent graduate of SIU Edwardsville and is a first year public high school math teacher.
She has also been on staff at Troy UMC for the last several years serving in admin, children’s ministry and youth ministry. Courtney loves hanging out with her family and Blue Hockey.
PARTNER WITH HARVEST!
Join with Harvest, a 501 C 3 ministry with a mission to GO OUT to sing, share and serve and RAISE UP the next generation of disciples and Christian leaders.
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