Meet Our Staff
- CALLED TO SERVE -
Suzanne Rudd
Executive Director of the John 3:17 Ministry since December 2021, oversees all daily operations with a unique perspective shaped by her own triumph over addiction, allowing her to deeply empathize with the residents’ challenges. Under her leadership, the ministry has continued to grow, touching hundreds of lives with compassion and expertise, ensuring its continued impact and effective management.
Amy VanVoorhis
Assistant Director of the John 3:17 Ministry, brings a deeply personal and passionate perspective to her role, having graduated from the program herself after a determined journey to recovery that led her to purchase a one-way bus ticket from Kansas City. Her commitment to helping others find hope and new life in Christ, fueled by her own experience of redemption, ensures the ministry’s compassionate and impactful operation under her dedicated leadership.
Brandi Ford
A proud graduate of John 3:17 Ministry and currently serving as the fundraising coordinator. With a Bachelor of Science in General Studies from Williams Baptist University, I channel my skills and passion into raising funds for our organization. My role is to ensure that we have the necessary resources to continue empowering women as they embark on their journeys of recovery and transformation. I am dedicated to supporting the mission and vision of John 3:17 Ministry by fostering relationships with donors and organizing fundraising events that bring our community together in support of healing and hope.
Tabatha Austin
As a graduate of John 3:17, I'm blessed to serve as a Behavioral Health Case Manager and a member of the Family Day Team. I've worked as a counseling intern providing theraputic modualities to assist residents through their healing journey. Additionally, I've acted as an advocate and liason to assist residents with aquiring public benefits. Furthermore, I help residents navigate their story to develop a healthy and positive narrative that encourges hope and healing. There is nothing better in life than watching Jesus raise the dead and I've been blessed to see it happen right in front of my eyes as a staff member at this ministry. Nothing that I have done could have happened without the relationship and redemption that I've developed through Jesus.
Madison Shelton
As the Nutrition and Wellness Coordinator, I love finding practical ways to help our residents live healthier lives. Whether I'm planning meals, teaching about nutrition, or simply encouraging someone along the way, my goal is to help each women feel cared for and equipped for the future. Being part of the 3:17 Ministry is a daily reminder that God can restore lives, and I am grateful to play a small role in that work.
Nancy Tackett
Working behind the scenes, Nancy provides administrative support to help the ministry run efficiently and effectively. She has been able to bring more than 45 years of work experience to help develop processes, procedures, and provide training for staff members. Most of all she believes that healing is possible through Jesus, and is grateful for the opportunity to be part of this ministry.
Gabriella Gomez
I graduated John 3:17 Ministry April of 2022. I have trusted God to make a way for my future. I am grateful to serve as the Human Services Coordinator and a facilitator. In my role, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive support and resources to the women in our community, ensuring they have the tools and guidance needed for their recovery journey. Having experienced the transformative power of redemption, I am passionate about helping other women find hope and healing.
Ashley Maloy Barker
A graduate and the Catering Coordinator at John 3:17 Ministry, I am devoted to supporting women facing addiction as a facilitator. My passion lies in guiding them on their journey toward recovery and transformation. In my position, I oversee our catering services, leveraging my 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Having navigated my own path through addiction, I possess the empathy and resilience needed to inspire hope and healing in others. I am fully committed to our mission of restoring lives through faith and love.
Amy Shipp
Amy is a graduate, facilitator, and Phase One Administrator at John 3:17 Ministry. She spent 36 years in addiction, but through God's grace, she has been delivered from a life of trauma, pain, and destructive choices. Today, she walks in freedom and helps other women discover the same hope and healing that changed her life. What once held her back has become her greatest testimony.
Amy Jo Free
I’m Sister Amy Jo a graduate of John 317 Ministry. I serve as a facilitator, house mom, and receptionist. I’m blessed to be part of a Christ-centered mission that helps women find healing, hope, and new beginnings through Jesus. I'm forever trying to get the love right!
Cassie Warwick
A graduate of John 3:17 Ministry, I currently serves as the maintenance coordinator and a cottage mom. In my role, I oversee the ministry's maintenance needs, ensuring everything runs smoothly to support our community. Additionally, I am dedicated to ministering to the incredible women coming out of addiction, offering guidance and support as they embark on their own journeys of healing and transformation.
Ashley Tinknell
Ashley is a graduate, House Mom, Phase One Coordinator, and facilitator at John 3:17 Ministry. Her journey through addiction and recovery has instilled in her a deep passion for leading other women toward healing and transformation. At the ministry, she is dedicated to creating a supportive and nurturing environment where women can embark on their own paths to recovery.
Juli Boren
Juli is a graduate, facilitator, Cottage Mom, and Catering Office Administrator at John 3:17 Ministry. Her journey from darkness to recovery has equipped her to lead other women toward healing and hope. At the ministry, she dedicates herself to guiding women out of the shadows of addiction and into the light of recovery, where they can discover the transformative power of faith and community.
Natalie Rutledge
Natalie is a graduate, facilitator, and Phase Two Coordinator at John 3:17 Ministry. Her journey through addiction and recovery has been a profound testament to the transformative power of faith and community. Inspired by her own experiences, she is dedicated to helping other women navigate their paths toward healing and freedom from addiction.
Kasey Carmona
Kasey is a proud graduate, Media Coordinator, and Phase Administrator at John 3:17 Ministry. Her journey through addiction and recovery has empowered her to help other women overcome their struggles and embrace a new way of living. Through her work at the ministry, she is dedicated to supporting women as they find healing, hope, and a new life in Christ.
Tess Daves
Tess is a graduate, facilitator, Phase Three Coordinator, and Caterer at John 3:17 Ministry. Her journey through recovery has deepened her love for Jesus and ignited a passion for cooking. In the kitchen, she finds joy and creativity, using it as a way to nurture and connect with the women she serves. Helping women recover from addiction is her calling, and she is committed to guiding them with compassion and understanding.
Megean Landers
Megan is a graduate, facilitator, House Mom, and Phase Two Coordinator at John 3:17 Ministry. Having completed the program herself, she now serves by mentoring and supporting women who are walking their own recovery journeys. She uses her experience to encourage hope, accountability, and growth while guiding them toward a deeper relationship with Christ.
Megean Landers
Ashley is the Phase Two Coordinator and a Facilitator at John 3:17 Ministry. She is dedicated to helping women grow in their recovery, encouraging them with compassion, accountability, and the hope found in Christ as they continue their journey toward lasting freedom.
