The Residency Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
During your year with One-Eighty Programs, you will be surrounded by a loving team of Staff Members and Faculty Members who will guide you through this season.
Residency Director
Denes Damasdi, Ph.D.
Denes (pronounced “danish”) is originally from Hungary and has been working in ministry in different places for over 15 years. He holds an M.A. and a Ph.D. in theology from the Reformed Theological University of Debrecen. He and his wife live in Galt with their four children. Denes is passionate about teaching and equipping young people in a way that helps them find meaning and purpose for the future. In his free time, he enjoys reading, podcasts, and a good boardgame.
Resident Advisor
Mikaela Schmierer
Cal Baptist University '24
She loves connecting with others, whether playing games, jumping into deep conversations, or simply chatting over coffee. When she’s not at the gym, walking on a sunny day, or thrifting, Mikaela is reading one of the many books stacked in the corner of her room. We're excited for you to meet her!
Our Faculty
Our faculty members are made up of both staff members, local pastors, and ministry leaders. They all bring a unique voice and a wealth of experience and wisdom to our program.
current and past teachers:
Kent Carlson
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Regional Minister of NAB NorCal
Jake McGregor
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One-Eighty Executive Co-Director
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MATM, Global Poverty & Urban Development, Fuller Theological Seminary
Alison McGregor
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One-Eighty Executive Co-Director
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LMFT
Ried Olson
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Lead Pastor of Calvary Church Lodi
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MDiv, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Cameron Davis
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One-Eighty Mental Health Counselor & Intentional Neighbor
Liz Stevhan
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One-Eighty Teen Center Director & Intentional Neighbor
Denes Damasdi
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One-Eighty Residency Director
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Ph.D, & MTh, Debrecen Reformed Theological University
Danielle Snyder
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Executive Director & Co-Founder Mission to El Salvador
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MDiv.
A Residency for the life of the neighborhood
The Central Street House
Our residency building is our newly renovated Central Street House. This hub is not just for living, but also for learning and serving in ministry within the Heritage District of Lodi.
You will find comfortable dorm-style rooms, as well as separate bathrooms, kitchens, and living spaces for both boys and girls. Our front yard fire pit is a place of connection for both residents and neighbors alike.
The Teen Center
The birthplace of our organization, where we continue to serve hundreds of young people each year. We are open for local teens to come by after school from Tuesday to Friday, 3-6 pm, with special events on Wednesday and Friday nights. You will also use this space for some of your lectures, staff meetings, and our Kingdom Community Church services.
Lodi - Heritage District
A small town in the heart of California
One of the key features of our program is that we don't take you out of the world, but plug you right into the heart of a neighborhood in need of love.
As a resident, you will live here as an intentional neighbor and be a vital part of our community development team. You will have the chance to get to know your neighbors and "seek the welfare of the city" (Jer 29:7) with the gifts God has given you.
