About Us
OUR MISSION
Runner’s Refuge is a compassionate ministry dedicated to reaching people in crisis with the love of Jesus Christ through biblical hospitality, prayer, and situational intervention. We do this by serving the homeless community, reaching families living in impoverished areas, and serving communities in crisis through long-term disaster recovery programs.
Our Core Values
We will proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ
We will do everything with excellence as unto the Lord
We will handle all conflict biblically
We will demonstrate Biblical integrity at all times
We will be intentional in building relationships
We will serve our guests with dignity and respect
We will be relevant to today and to the culture within which we are placed
We will never turn away anyone legitimately seeking help
We will constantly evaluate our ministry and look for areas to improve
We will walk in bold faith
These things are non-negotiable
Corporate Officers
Rev. John A. Stout
Lead Pastor/ President
Principal Office
Waxahachie, Texas
469-383-3164 ext 700
jstout@runnersrefuge.org
Rachel Stout
Vice President
Principal Office
Waxahachie, Texas
469-383-3164 ext 701
rstout@runnersrefuge.org
Ginger Silverman
Secretary/Treasurer
Principal Office
Burleson, Texas
469-383-3164 ext 702
contributions@runnersrefuge.org
Board of Directors
Rev. John A. Stout
President
Ginger Silverman
Secretary/Treasurer
Bill Stipp
Board Member
Rev. David Barnett
Board Member
Rev. Ronnie Gonzalez
Board Member
Our board of directors are selected based on their personal character, testimony of salvation, and willingness to serve.
They serve two year terms.
Pastoral Team
Rev. Shawna Maxwell
Chaplain, Discipleship Director
Extension 703
Rev. Curtis Jackson
Pastor
Love Under the Bridge
Extension 704
Rev. Jim Leebens
Pastor
Solomon’s Porch
Extension 707
Rev. Ronnie Gonzalez
Pastor
Faith Hope Love Church
Extension 708
Rev. Anthony Torres
Pastor
Mountainview Refuge
Extension 709
Rev. Joshua Holder
Urban Missionary
Urban Outreach New Orleans
Extension 705