Founder

Resides in Knoxvillle, TN. 

Married to her husband, Reid. Has 5 incredible sons, plus two more they've unofficially adopted along the way. 

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"More than anything I hope that when we meet, the name you remember is Jesus. He is the one I live to exalt. 

Following Christ has shaped every part of my journey- from adopting children into our family, to serving as a missionary in Ghana, to founding the Hold Fast ministry. One of the guiding truths I hold dear is: "Wherever your feet are, that is your mission field." 

My life is committed to being fully poured out for Christ. Psalm 40 is my life passage and continues to ground and guide me."

Resides in Knoxville, TN.

Retired from a career in education and social services. Has one daughter. 

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"I enjoy various volunteer activities, and I am active in several prayer groups. My theme is "serve the Lord with the strength He provides." 1 Peter 4:11

Originally from Alabama.

Currently resides in Knoxville, TN. ​

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"I accepted Christ at a young age, but He truly became real to me in a personal way during high school. What do I receive from putting my faith in Jesus? Grace for the journey, to both give and get! Faith and family to help me along the way. Balance and purpose for everyday, when I'm listening to Him. 

Being with family and friends is my thing. My favorite place to be with people is in worship. Worship-based prayer is a beautiful, very pure way to reset life and focus on the beauty, the glory, and the person of God. I encourage anyone reading this to take a deep dive into Worship based prayer. You will be blessed." 

Resides in North Knoxville, with her husband and two children. 

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"I was in church most of my life but several years ago I realized I wasn't close to God. I started seeking Him consistently in Word and in prayer and haven't been the same ever since. I live to know Him and to make Him known. "

Chair of Board

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Resides in Knoxville, TN, and has been married to her husband Rick for 43 years. They raised three sons and now enjoy five delightful grandchildren. 

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"I am thrilled to be a part of Hold Fast, a group of women passionate about Jesus Christ! I have been so encouraged by this group, and my desire is to encourage other women to "Hold Fast" to HIM as HE holds us fast! My prayer life has been transformed using the Worship Based Prayer model actually based on the Lord's Prayer. A favorite Bible verse is Deuteronomy 31:8!"

Resides in Baldwin, GA. 

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"The Lord saved me at a young age, yet I was bound by religion for years after. He set me free from this bondage when I sought Him through His word and prayer making Himself and His Glory known. He has always proven to be my "Hero in the room" and kept His promise to be everything to and for me throughout all of my life. He has called me to love Him with all of me and to love His people. My goal is for my life to be a living testimony of my Wonderful Savior, who wants a personal relationship with you too! "

Resides in Knoxville, TN. 

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Mother of 2 Daughters, Grandmother to 5 Grandchildren

Retired from Engineering Company

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"I am a true believer in having a volunteer spirit. I have been an active volunteer for many years in the city of Knoxville. The greatest feeling is to share my God-Given Gift and Testimony with others allowing others to bless my life as well! I often think about the moment described in Revelation 7:9 and can't stop singing, "Oh when the Saints go Marching in!" "