Tyler and Harmony Chundrlek
Originally from Columbus Pennsylvania, Tyler Chundrlek, is an ‘09 graduate of the School of Discipleship. In 2010, Tyler came on staff and served in multiple positions including Program Director and Camp Director for several years. In 2021, Tyler began working in the School of Discipleship at MMR. Tyler earned a Master’s degree in Christian Leadership Studies in 2013 from Liberty University. Harmony is a Miracle Mountain Ranch summer staff alumni and met Tyler through her volunteering in the horse barn during Ranch events. Tyler and Harmony were married in December 2012 and have four children; Frank, Grace, Gideon, and Jael.
Chundrlek Family Newsletter
Fall 2026
Dear Friends and Family,
As always, we really appreciate you taking the time to read our newsletter! The 2026 summer Camp season has come and gone and we are now setting our sights on the fall retreat season and welcoming in another School of Discipleship class. It was another great year of ministry and we are thankful to have had a front row seat to watch God work in the lives of so many people. We had right around 1,100 kids here for youth camps, and our three Family Camps were very full as well.
As per the usual, our September is shaping up to be incredibly busy! Starting up homeschooling, field trips, Fair entries, Co-op, teaching a Hunter’s Safety Course, getting ready for tracking season, teaching student classes, an alumni wedding, fulfilling church commitments, and visiting friends are a few of the things on the agenda for the next few weeks.
Also, I (Tyler) have been prepping messages for our first ever Sportsman’s Weekend Retreat (September 25-27). There are three speaking times for that retreat which I will be filling in three different settings around the Ranch. I’m trying to convince myself that I love a good challenge! Josh Bridges, our Camp Director, has given me free reign to be as creative as I want to be (or can be); I might even use one of my tracking dogs in a message!
Yes, it’s true, we added another dog to our chaotic lives. Woodrow (named after Captain Woodrow F. Call from Lonesome Dove…NOT after Woodrow Wilson) is coming up on five months old. He is headstrong, independent, tenacious, and both highly intelligent and stupid all at the same time. Training him has been a humbling process, but we are moving in the right direction. They say that you will get out what you put into dog training and if that is true, then I will end up with one fantastic dog! And speaking of animals, we had an unplanned love connection occur within our bunny shack.
Subsequently, we are in the process of finding homes for several baby bunnies.
For those who may not know, Harmony’s health continues to be a source of consternation. We have decided to try and figure out and fix the root cause with the help of a functional doctor instead of just chasing her symptoms. This was not an easy financial decision for us because going this route it is not covered by our insurance. We have had around $11,000 in unexpected bills come up for us in the last few months which represents around one-third of our annual income. So, that has helped our prayer life stay fervent! But as always, God is providing for all of our needs and many of our wants.
Finally, it was bitter sweet to watch our students graduate and move on in August. There were thirty-three graduating students this year, which was one of the bigger classes we have had in recent times. Our 2026-2027 is shaping up to be a smaller class size. We trust that God is bringing each of the students here this year for a reason, and we will minister to the class He has chosen to assemble.
Thank you so much for taking a few minutes to read our newsletter. We could not be here ministering to others without each of you ministering to us through prayer, financial support, or by other means. Truly, we count ourselves blessed to be so rich with friends and family!
“Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.”
– 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
In Christ,
The Chundrleks
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