STAFF

  • Executive Director/Cofounder: Tammy Filzen has a Master’s degree in education and is the head women’s basketball coach at Carleton College. She brings vision, organizational skills, and management to the various components of the ministry.

  • Director of Counseling/Cofounder: Connie Olson has a Master’s degree in counseling psychology. She helps women identify and work through the root cause of painful situations impacting their lives.

  • Property Manager: Suzanne Holm brings a wide variety of skills to manage all things related to the buildings, grounds, and animals. She also helps to serve our guests as needed.

  • House Manager: Margaret Theobald delights in greeting and receiving guests. She enjoys showing hospitality with delicious meals and a clean and inviting atmosphere for women to enjoy needed quiet time.

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

We have a wonderful group of men and women overseeing the ministry.

  • Tammy Filzen - Organizational oversight

  • Heather Grawe - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

  • Kari Kalkman - Finance

  • Robin Mangum - CPA

  • Jessica Miller - Board Chair and involved with Freedom in Christ Ministries

  • Lowell Peterson - Business

  • Pastor Gene Witte