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Meet Beacon Lights Staff


The Beacon Lights staff is responsible for production of the magazine on a monthly basis. The magazine and its staff are organized under and overseen by the Federation Board of the Protestant Reformed Young People's Societies.

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    The Beacon Lights Staff

    Beacon Lights Staff
  • Mark Hoeksema

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    Editor

    Editor
  • Ryan Kregel

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    Associate Editor

    Associate Editor
  • Lenora VanderKolk

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    Secretary

    Secretary
  • Laura Kaptein

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    Business Manager

    Business Manager
  • Alex Thompson

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    Promotions Manager

    Promotional Secretary
  • Joe Holstege

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    Contributing Editors Correspondent

    YP Correspondent
  • Matt Kortus

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    Contributing Editors Correspondent

    Corresponding Editor




Each Beacon Lights staff member has unique responsibilities:

  • Editor: Responsible for editing all incoming magazine content before publishing, organizing each issue of the magazine, and writing 5-6 editorials per year along with other writing contributions.

  • Associate Editor: Assists the editor in his duties. Produces 5-6 editorials yearly in addition to writing other contributions.

  • Secretary: Carries on all correspondence for the magazine; records all meeting minutes and activities.

  • Business Manager: Oversees the magazine's business affairs. Manages subscriptions, billing, and financial reporting.

  • Promotions Manager: Responsible for overseeing magazine promotions; maintains Beacon Lights web presence.

  • Contributing Editors Correspondent: Writes and gathers articles for various rubrics in Beacon Lights.