Abby Sprague, Director
Abby Sprague has served as the Director of the Lighthouse for Christ since 2018. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in cultural studies from K-State in 2017, where her interest in social and non-profit work took root. Abby has diverse work experience including retail and positions at the Clay Center Carnegie Library, a plant pathology lab during her senior year at K-State, and Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community.
Abby believes that God used each of these experiences to prepare her for her current role at the Lighthouse. She and her husband, Clay, have two daughters. They enjoy swimming in their backyard pool and hosting gatherings with family and friends at their home.
Greta Hadduck, Assistant Director
Greta Hadduck took on the role of Assistant Director in August 2024. This position was created to fill a need for the growing responsibilities Abby was taking on as the Lighthouse grew, and to explore the ways a bigger impact could be made online.
She spent 2 years as a proofreader and 6 years as a web content editor and web content specialist before making a big change to take on part-time work. She teaches preschool part-time at The Ark Preschool in addition to her Lighthouse work. She is excited to use these roles to work locally as Christ’s hands and feet in Clay Center.
Greta and her husband, Perry, have two young daughters and live on a farm north of Clay Center. There, they enjoy birding, gardening, and spending time with their cats, chickens, and miniature horses.
Deanne Kamphaus, Treasurer
Upon graduating from Kansas State University, Deanne Kamphaus moved back to Clay Center to raise two children with her husband, Doug. She is now a semi-retired accountant with more than 30 years of experience. Wanting to give back to the community and those in need, Deanne started volunteering at the Lighthouse in 2021. She has enjoyed working with the kind and uplifting staff and volunteers as they strive to meet the community’s growing needs.
Deanne enjoys activities with her family and friends including traveling, kayaking and camping.