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The story of how I ended up at the Ranch has the hand of God all over it. I heard about the Ranch just after I graduated college. Looking back now, that seemed very odd because, as a kid, I was horse-crazy and obsessed with every book that had a horse on the cover. I … Continue reading “Lorissa Ziemer”

Hey there, friends. It is a bit odd to introduce myself to all of you in this way. Since there are such a variety of reasons you may be reading these words, I am not sure that I can speak to every question in these short paragraphs. Still, I want to encourage you with a … Continue reading “Rachel Hanson-McBride”

I first heard about the Ranch when I was twelve years old through one of Kim Meeder’s books, Bridge Called Hope. During this time I was facing one of the hardest seasons of my life and hope was something that had become foreign to me. I had become so numb to life and had even thought, … Continue reading “Sarah Wilson”

I first heard about Crystal Peaks when I was 12 years old, listening to Kim speak on the Focus on the Family broadcast. When I turned off the radio, I told my mom emphatically, “THAT’S what I am supposed to do with my life!” From that moment on, I knew God was calling me to … Continue reading “Sarah Robinett”

I am originally from Boise, Idaho and still have extended family there. I have worked as a whitewater rafting guide, small business owner, game warden assistant in Alaska, and flooring salesman. I currently work as a career state park manager, and I’m now blessed to also serve at Crystal Peaks as the volunteer foreman and … Continue reading “Scott Brown”

After coming to know Christ in high school, I knew in my heart that God was calling me into full-time ministry. I was drawn to Crystal Peaks after hearing about it in college. In hearing the mission of the Ranch, my eyes were opened to a ministry that was in line with what Jesus had … Continue reading “Stephanie Voth”