The Kentucky-Tennessee Conference Welcomes Shelina Bonjour as New Youth Director

The Kentucky-Tennessee Conference (KYTN) administration is pleased to announce that, after a thoughtful search process and much prayer, the Executive Committee has extended an invitation of employment to Shelina Bonjour as the new Youth Director, effective January 1, 2025.

Bonjour comes to KYTN from the Minnesota Conference, where she has served as the Youth and Camp Director since 2018. She brings with her a wealth of experience in leadership development, spiritual mentorship, and youth programming.

A passionate advocate for youth ministry, Bonjour holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Communication from Union College and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Andrews University. She was commissioned as a minister in 2017.

Bonjour’s journey in ministry began over a decade ago. She has served as a pastor at Pathways Fellowship in Minnesota, where she initiated youth outreach programs that revitalized engagement and community participation. She has also served as a Youth and Outreach Associate in Idaho, where she mentored youth and organized numerous outreach initiatives.

Most recently, Bonjour’s leadership at North Star Camp, MN, resulted in record-breaking attendance, with over 769 campers attending during the past two summers. 

“Camp ministry is life-changing,” Bonjour said. “It provides young people with mountain-top experiences that connect them with Jesus in a profound and lasting way. I’ve seen campers make decisions for baptism, form lifelong friendships, and grow into leaders who go on to serve in their churches and communities.” 

Bonjour will be relocating to the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference with her husband, David, and their two-year-old daughter, Davina. The family is excited to begin this new chapter of ministry.

“What I’m looking forward to the most is creating a space where families can connect with each other and with God through camp ministry and special events,” Bonjour said. “I’m also excited to work alongside club ministries like Pathfinders and Adventurers, equipping leaders and helping young people grow spiritually and develop life skills.”

We are delighted to welcome Shelina Bonjour and her family to the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference. We look forward to seeing how God will work through her leadership to inspire and empower the youth in our conference.