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

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

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. Shawna Maxwell

Chaplain, Discipleship Director


Rev. Anthony Torres

New Mexico Campus Pastor


Rev. Joshua Holder

New Orleans

Campus Pastor


Position Open

Dallas Campus Pastor



Postiton Open

Recovery Ranch Director

Recovery Ranch

New Boston TX


Rev. Arlin Meyer

Men’s Dean

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


Position Open

Female Dorm Pastor


Recovery Ranch

New Boston TX


Position Open

Male Dorm Pastor


Recovery Ranch

New Boston TX


Position Open

Education Coordinator


Recovery Ranch

New Boston TX


Samantha Jones

Intake Coordinator


Recovery Ranch

New Boston TX



Rich Hernandez

NM Outreach Director

Mountainview Refuge

Alamogordo NM


Position Open

Shelter Director

Mountainview Refuge

Alamogordo NM


Position Open

Day Shelter Attendant

Mountainview Refuge Alamogordo NM


Position Open

Education Coordinator

Mountainview Refuge Alamogordo NM