Week 1

May 30-  June 3

DSM

Desire Street Ministries

Danny Wuerfful

The Wuerffel family is no stranger to Wind River Ranch. We have been blessed to enjoy the friendship of this great man and his family for several years now. Danny retired from pro-ball to become Executive Director of Desire Street Ministries. We are very excited to have a week devoted to serving this ministry at Wind River Ranch.

Desire Street Ministries exists to train and send leaders to revitalize impoverished neighborhoods through spiritual and community development, education and replication of leadership in the neighborhoods that it serves.

 

Week 2 June 6-12

Peasall Family

A week with the Peasall's is a week you will not soon forget. They are a family that will bless your socks right off! The three oldest girls auditioned for the roles of George Clooney's daughters in the 1999 movie, "O Brother Where Art Thou". As it was, they didn't look pitiful enough to be cast, however, their harmonic voices were wanted.
Sarah, the oldest plays lead guitar. Hannah plays mandolin while singing soprano to Sarah's alto. Leah plays a sassy fiddle and sings tenor. Daddy, Michael Peasall plays stand-up bass and throws in some on the vocals. He is a former music minister, a pastor and one who carries a passionate message of the Savior whom he, his wife Sally and family serve. There will be occasions where the whole family will entertain you from brother Joseph with electric guitar and even sister Emma might come out to clog for you. The one to bring up the rear is Julia who will bless you with her smile. This family has a strong foundation which is evident to see as the love of their Savior flows from them as freely as the talent which He has blessed them with does. You will not be disapointed.

Week 3

June 13-19

Bucky is the pastor of the

Stuart Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Stuart, Virginia (www.stuartpresbyterian.org) and has a passion for teaching and challenging people with the Scripture.

Bucky and Matilda have 3 grown children. This is their 4th year to be back at the ranch as guest speakers by popular demand.

Week 4

June 20-26

Pike Wisner

 Pike graduated from Florida State University (FSU) in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in communication. While a senior at FSU, he was the Seminole Warrior, the mascot for the basketball team. Pike received his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1997.

Pike joined the staff at Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas in 1996 as Minister to Students, and then served as Minister to 30s and 40s before accepting his present position in August of 2009. Pike and his wife Andria and their son Nash live in Dallas with their dogs, Silas and Max.

Week 5

June 27 -  July 3

This will be Chris Stull's third year coming as a speaker to Wind River Ranch. We did not even hesitate in asking Chris and his family to return again for 2010. He is the associate pastor at McKinney Baptist Church in McKinney, Texas. Chris is a gifted speaker, awesome athlete, great dad and a God seeking man. The Stull's are a wonderful family and you will be blessed to get to know his wife, Brenna, author of the book, "Coach Mom" and all 5 of their kids throughout the week.  Book now and come rest, relax, and renew at Wind River Ranch and get to know this great family.

Week 6

July 4 - 10

Bill Brewer

Week 7

July 11-17

TCA

Trinity Christian Accademy

Week 8

July 18-24

 

Burt Palmer, a native Texan and third generation United Methodist minister, claims Wichita Falls as his hometown. After graduating from Wichita Falls High School, Burt went on to earn degrees from Hendrix College and Duke University Divinity School. In 2000, he earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Perkins School of Theology at SMU. He is married to Shawn and they have two children, Micah and Meagan. He enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf.

This is Burt's second year as a speaker at the ranch. To learn more about Bear Creek United Methodist Chuch please go to www.bearcreekumc.com

Week 9

July 25-31

Jeff Warren

Jeff is the senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of McKinney, Texas. He is a graduate of East Carolina University and SW Baptist Theological Seminary. Jeff received his doctorate in Ministry in 1997. Jeff does it all. He sings, plays the guitar, and is a powerful speaker used mightily by God. Jeff is back by popular demand. A wrangler on our staff admits that other than his own father, Jeff has had the greatest impact of any individual on his life. This will be Jeff's 11th year at Wind River Ranch. You will love his wonderful wife, Stacy, and their three children, Whitney, Emily, and Travis. (see the speaker section for quotes from Jeff Warren)

Week 10

August 1-7

Mac Powell

 

 

 

Coming Soon

Week 11

August 8-14

 

 

Steve and his wife, Lori reside in Menlo Park, California, with their four young children. For more information, see below.

Week 12

August 15-21

Steve and his wife, Lori reside in Menlo Park, California, with their four young children. Following a six - year career as a quarterback in the National Football League, they realized the Lord was leading them back to the area where they first met as undergraduates at Stanford University. Together, they co - founded Kingdom First Ministries through which they seek to reach the Stanford campus and surrounding community with the life - changing power of the Gospel. By combining his deep love for the truth of God's Word with his experiences as a quarterback, Steve brings a unique way of discovering life as it was meant to be lived. Steve spent much of his life learning from coaches like Bill Walsh, Dennis Green, and Steve Mariucci. As Steve says, "The 10 years I spent as a student of the West Coast Offense continue to teach me foundational lessons for life." As Steve shares about his football playbook experiences, you'll find yourself inspired to get to know the Bible: The True Playbook For Life.You'll want to be there as Steve shares those experiences and other personal anecdotes in a way that is sure to drive each person closer to God. Having started out as guests at Wind River, Steve and his family are looking forward to coming back for their 5th summer to help others experience the same refreshing, reflective week they first enjoyed as guests and now enjoy as speakers.

Week 13

August 22-28

 Tim and Karen Harrison are both ordained Presbyterian ministers.  They began their ministry in Florida in a partnership with Young Life and two Presbyterian churches.  Through their 25 years of marriage and ministry, they’ve served churches and communities in Tampa , Amarillo , Fort Lauderdale , Princeton (while in seminary), Spokane , Clinton NJ , and now Mequon, Wisconsin .  Tim currently serves as Senior Pastor at the Crossroads Presbyterian Church, and Karen is a Parish Associate.  However, they both think of themselves as youth workers at heart!

 

The Harrison ’s love travel and adventure, and feel blessed by their many family trips. Tim loves teaching, leading worship, and playing soccer in an over-40 men’s league, which now requires large doses of Advil.

Labor Day Family Camp

Sept 3-6

Bryan Schwartz

 

 

 Bryan was raised in Miller, South Dakota and attended Augustana Univ. where he played linebacker for four years. Following graduation, Bryan was a second round draft pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars where he was named to the NFL All-Rookie team and set the Jaguars single season record for tackles. He is on the Jaguars all-time career tackles list. His NFL career was cut short after five years due to a serious injury.

     After leaving the NFL, Bryan served as Assoc. Pastor in Jacksonville, FL and then moved his family to Austin, TX to become the Assoc. Pastor of Chrsit Community Church from 2002-2005. This led Bryan to Colorado in 2005 to be the Senior Pastor of a church plant, now Living Faith in Broomfield, CO. 

Bryan has a testimony that is powerful. He  can testify to having been brought up without any spirituality and encountering the Living God in 96 while playing in the NFL in Jacksonville, FL. Bryan and his wife, Diane both had radical conversion experiences and have seen God do some tremendous miracles. 

From Bryan- "Our friends have expressed to us how much they have enjoyed their times at the Ranch and how God has really moved in their lives the times they have been there.  We are thrilled to be stacking hands for the second year with Wind River Ministries. My wife and 7 kids are excited too!"

Bryan and Diane have been married for 14 years and they have 7 children, 3 girls and 4 boys ranging in age from 14 down to 2. Their church website is                     www.lf-church.com 

Links Golf Classic

Sept 9-12

 I am a sinner saved by the grace of God. I am an heir to incredible riches promised to his children. I really believe that God has started a good work in me and with my co-operation and obedience, He will continue to perfect me until my death here or the day of His return.

I am a native of Beaumont, Texas and a graduate of LSU in 1968. I was a professional golfer on the PGA Tour from 1968-1973 and a business man from 1974-1996. In 1996, I left the business world to work in full time ministry.I was the Executive Director of Wind River Ranch in Colorado (www.windriverranch.com ) from 1998-2004. Currently I am the Director of Fellowships for Links Players International. It is a golf ministry linking golfers and Christ together. Go to www.linksplayers.com for more info on this ministry

 

Couples Retreat

Sept 16-19

Jeff Hutcheon

 Jeff Hutcheon took up his post as Director of Community Ministry in 2005. His college days at Northwest Missouri State University were spent playing basketball for the Bearcats. He was President of the campus FCA and traveled with Athletes in Action on a touring basketball team. Jeff graduated with a degree in radio and television, then went to work for Fox Sports, the Houston Rockets, and finally served as VP of Marketing, Research and Development for Administaff. Jeff now serves on staff as Associate pastor for Southeast Christian Church in Parker. Jeff, his wife, Sherri and daughter, Lindsey live in Castle Rock.  Jeff can often be found working at one of his favorite hobbies, golf.

Come enjoy a time to rest, relax and renew. It is very laid back conference with a morning study and short evening session. Rest assured that there is plenty of down time to ride horses, to hike the mountains, to enjoy a shopping trip in Estes Park and  to swing in one of our hammocks while listening to the elk bugling in the distance.

 

Women's Retreat

Sept 23-26

Walking in Grace Ministry is back for a third year at Wind River Ranch!

"Walking in Grace Ministries is truly my testimony. I am who I am literally because of God's grace in my life. God truly has stubborn love for every one of us and will not let go...I am living proof of that."

"When I became a Christian, I had no idea what to do next. People said, "Welcome to the family," and then went on their merry ways. I was left wondering what to do now. I kept hearing that the Bible was living and applicable to life. But I didn’t know what that meant or how to find it. It wasn’t until I began to learn how to sort through scripture – to look at truth and then turn it into application for me – that I began to grow in my walk with the Lord. And, it changed everything! Truly a transformation."

It is Melissa's heart’s cry that you learn to love the Word of God so that you can know the God of the Word. She will challenge you to a deeper walk with the Savior and you will be blessed.