Meet John & Linda

John is very proud to have been born and raised in Texas and has always been one of the biggest Dallas Cowboy fans.  Linda has moved 38 times, but claims Texas too. They have been married for over 35 years and their 8 greatest blessings are their 6 children, and their identical twin granddaughters.  John has been on staff in various positions at 5 churches and Linda has been an RN for 30 years.  They were missionaries in South Brazil for 5 years and then God moved them to South Carolina.

After almost 30 years in ministry, John and Linda were overwhelmed by the burden they had for people in ministry and spouses and what they experience daily. In January of 2018, they both quit their jobs and began caring for and encouraging ministry leaders and spouses. In June of 2020, God called them to Anderson, SC, to build a place where ministry leaders and spouses could get away to spend time alone with the Lord and rest.

What we do

Currently, John & Linda meet with ministry leaders and/or their spouses to offer encouragement, a listening ear, and confidential care. They are looking for land so they can build a place where ministry leaders and their spouses can go and get away for an afternoon or a couple of days and meet with and hear from the Lord. There will be prayer cabins, tiny houses, and walking trails where people can get away from the busyness of ministry and get recharged. John has his Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling which will allow there to be on-site Pastoral Counseling by appointment.

Why we do it

Ephesians 3:20 captures the essence of what God has for people in ministry. When ministry leaders are well rested and have a consistent time of solitude with God, they will be more likely to stay in ministry and experience that MORE!!

In the midst of the miracles, healings, and massive crowds, Jesus often slipped away from them and went into the wilderness to pray. (Luke 5:16-17 pp.)

There are many things that compete for the time and the energy of ministry leaders and spouses. We want a place where there is no competition, pressure, or agenda; they can simply get alone in a prayer cabin, walk along a trail, or just pet some animals. A place where they can be quiet, silence the distractions in their lives, and meet with God.