About
ZION
Zion promotes community through rock climbing and team building activities. With a focus on social responsibility, it is our mission to provide Searcy residents and visitors with a safe and supportive space to climb, converse, and express themselves.
About
ZION
Zion promotes community through rock climbing and team building activities. With a focus on social responsibility, it is our mission to provide Searcy residents and visitors with a safe and supportive space to climb, converse, and express themselves.
About
ZION
Zion promotes community through rock climbing and team building activities. With a focus on social responsibility, it is our mission to provide Searcy residents and visitors with a safe and supportive space to climb, converse, and express themselves.
Our
STORY
Led by Sean and Emily, Zion has also been able to expand its offerings. Over the years, the climbing center has become an important community space, hosting concerts, dances, birthday parties, corporate team building, and more. As we continue to develop in exciting new ways, we always endeavor to be advocates for equality and justice in our community, and to be a place where everyone is welcome.
Led by Sean, our Executive Director, Zion has also been able to expand its offerings. Over the years, the climbing center has become an important community space, hosting concerts, dances, birthday parties, corporate team building, and more. As we continue to develop in exciting new ways, we always endeavor to be advocates for equality and justice in our community, and to be a place where everyone is welcome.
Led by Sean, our Executive Director, Zion has also been able to expand its offerings. Over the years, the climbing center has become an important community space, hosting concerts, dances, birthday parties, corporate team building, and more. As we continue to develop in exciting new ways, we always endeavor to be advocates for equality and justice in our community, and to be a place where everyone is welcome.
Our
Volunteers
Our
Board
The five members of Zion’s board of directors support and guide our mission. They assist with fundraising, provide strategic planning, help with day-to-day operations, and serve as ambassadors for our organization. Their unique backgrounds, passions, and professional experience are an indispensable resource as we work to bring the community of Searcy together.
The five members of Zion’s board of directors support and guide our mission. They assist with fundraising, provide strategic planning, help with day-to-day operations, and serve as ambassadors for our organization. Their unique backgrounds, passions, and professional experience are an indispensable resource as we work to bring the community of Searcy together.
The five members of Zion’s board of directors support and guide our mission. They assist with fundraising, provide strategic planning, help with day-to-day operations, and serve as ambassadors for our organization. Their unique backgrounds, passions, and professional experience are an indispensable resource as we work to bring the community of Searcy together.
Sean Hudkins
Co-Founder
Emily Hudkins
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Emily Hudkins is co-founder and Executive Director of Zion Climbing Center. She works to ensure that Zion is a safe place where everyone feels loved, accepted, and valued. Additionally, Emily was the Associate Director for the Center for Leadership and Ministry at Harding University. Emily received her bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in ministry from Harding University. She has a deep love for relationships, community ministry, and funnel cakes — all extremely messy, but well worth it!
Kyle Brice
Board Member
Gregory T. Harris, Ph.D
Board Member
Gregory T. Harris is an Assistant Professor at Harding University, and has been facilitating the college’s
rock climbing class — which is held at Zion — since 2012. Excited by how much Zion had to offer Searcy, Gregory joined the board in 2016. Gregory holds a bachelor’s degree from Queen’s College, a master’s degree from Harding University, and a doctorate from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Hayden Dorsett
Board Member
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You Climb
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