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
Biblical
We will proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ with biblical integrity at all times. We will handle conflict biblically.
Spirit Led
We will walk out our faith boldly, obedient to the moving of the Holy Spirit in every aspect of our lives.
Intentional
We will intentional in building relationships and treating guests with dignity and respect
Inclusive
We will never turn away anyone legitimately seeking help
Innovative
We will constantly evaluate our ministry and strive to improve so that we may serve with excellence as unto the Lord.
Relevant
We will strive to remain relevant to the culture and community within which we are placed.
Corporate Officers
Board of Directors
Rev. John A. Stout
President
Ginger Silverman
Secretary/Treasurer
Bill Stipp
Board Member
Rachel Stout
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.
Meet the Team
Rev. Richard Hernandez
New Mexico Campus Pastor
Rev. Joshua Holder
New Orleans
Campus Pastor
Lee Cadena
Dallas Campus Pastor
Sammy Alvarez
Men's Dean
Peachtree Recovery Ranch
New Boston TX
Shelbie Donelson
Women's Dean
Recovery Ranch
New Boston TX
Justin Jones
Dorm Pastor/ Work Therapy
Recovery Ranch
New Boston TX
Jodie Janca
Female Dorm Pastor
Recovery Ranch
New Boston TX
Juan Ruiz
Male Dorm Pastor
Recovery Ranch
New Boston TX
Diana Cadena
Intake Coordinator
Recovery Ranch
New Boston TX
John Miller
NM Outreach Director
Mountainview Refuge
Alamogordo NM
Hope Hernandez
Womens Shelter Director
Mountainview Refuge
Alamogordo NM
Gary Estes
Day Shelter Attendant
Mountainview Refuge Alamogordo NM