Children of Destiny
A little more about us........
We have been self-employed most of our adult lives. With an entrepreneur spirit and the passion to build (whether it be houses, people, or things) we try to seek the Lord's wisdom in all we do. Our relationship with the Lord, growing in intimacy with Him, and learning to live the abundant life that Jesus won back for us, is central to our lives. It is out of that relationship of 'being' and abiding in Christ that we serve. It is out of that relationship that we find our purpose, dreams, and desires.
After meeting in college on the western slope of Colorado in the late 70's, we moved to Golden (outside of Denver) where we lived for 35 years. The small town atmosphere was perfect for us as we married and raised children. We have three great kids, a son-in-law, and a new grandson who we adore. Over the years the Lord has had us in various churches and ministries walking alongside the senior leadership. It is here that we have come to understand the sacrifice and commitment that our pastors, missionaries, and senior leaders are making. It is also here where we have come to understand that we are all leaders in our own right. A simple definition of leadership is, "any person who has influence with another person." We all have influence with others in some way or another, whether it be our children, co-workers, family, or friends. As opportunities came for us to be trained and equipped for ministry, we continued to run our business and raise a family. During this time, we quickly learned that a life of balance was essential..... operating from rest and not for rest needed to become an important core value in our lives - "BEING THE PEOPLE OF GOD BEFORE DOING THE WORK OF GOD." We like to view our journey and ministry here on earth as a marathon and not a sprint. Seasons of rest and times of refreshing are important as we run the race. It's our hope that Healing Springs can help provide that time of rest so many need from time to time.
Nancy Ellen's Training & Equipping Background: Degree in Graphic Communications, Studied at Denver Seminary and Moody Bible Institute, Trained at The Billy Graham School of Evangelism, Certifications in Spiritual Direction (Charismatic School of Spiritual Direction, Pecos Benedictine Monastery) and Global Legacy Leadership Development Program (Bethel Church, Redding, CA), Trained Minister of the Healing Word.
Positions Held: Women's Ministry Leader, Adult Spiritual Formation Director, Retreat Teacher & Guide with Abundant Life Retreats, and most recently Director of Administration & Ministry Development for Living Free Ministries.
Stephen's Training & Equipping Background: a contractor by trade, Stephen has led various Men's Ministries and retreats over the years as well as small groups. He also is a trained Minister of the Healing Word and completed Global Legacy's Leadership Development program.
Positions Held: Leader and teacher at Living Free Ministries for 6 years.
LINKS to resources we have found helpful in our journey - Global Legacy | Living Free Ministries | XP Ministries (Patricia King)
XP Media | Bethel Church (Bill Johnson & Kris Vallotton) | Andrew Wommack Ministries
Whole Life Ministries (Sandra Kennedy) | Graham Cooke | Igniting Hope Ministries