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OUR STORY

The story of Healing Care Ministries begins at a crossroads. Not at a stop sign or traffic light but at the intersection of brokenness and blessing, the place where wounds meet healing and light beats out darkness in the presence, power, love and truth of Jesus Christ. 

By the early 1990’s Terry Wardle had planted one of the fastest growing churches in the United States, been a seminary president, written books and had an international speaking itinerary. He was headed for the top rung of the Christian leadership ladder. But as the external pressure collided with internal turmoil (another crossroads) he spiraled into a debilitating breakdown that landed him in a psychiatric facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Instead of climbing the ladder of success he began to descend into a  journey not of his choosing. A journey dealing with unaddressed issues from the past, a journey of increasing intimacy with God, and a journey of leaning into a trusted community. 

As time passed, Terry’s transformation became apparent to his family, friends and church. He began to speak publicly about God meeting him in the darkest places in his life and healing deep emotional wounds. His personal experience became the framework for a new approach to helping hurting people find healing and wholeness in God. He began to interweave what he learned from the behavioral sciences with practices of Christian spirituality; eventually creating what now is called Formational Prayer. 

These insights began moving from one-on-one sessions to small group discussions, from weekend retreats, to our first official training event. The humble beginnings growing from one man’s encounter with the Risen Jesus has become a movement that seeks to empower Christians on the journey. For the last two decades, Healing Care has hosted events throughout North America, equipping thousands of professional counselors, pastors, physicians and lay leaders to help hurting people. 

It is our prayer that we continue to write a story that matters, a story that is filled and fueled by the Spirit of God as we invite others to combine their journey with ours to encounter, experience and respond to God. 

STAFF

OUR BOARD

OUR STAFF

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Founder

Terry Wardle

Terry is the founder of Healing Care Ministries. He provides visionary leadership to the organization, dynamic teaching at events and empowers others within the staff. He is a popular author and  speaker who leads seminars and retreats that equip pastors, counselors, clinicians, lay people, and spiritual directors. Terry holds an M.Div from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and D. Min. from Fuller Theological Seminary. Terry and his wife, Cheryl, have three adult children and six grandchildren. They reside in Ashland, Ohio.  

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Vice-President of Care and Connection

Keith McLaughlin

Keith is the Vice-President of the organization, serving alongside Terry to provide visionary leadership, empower staff, and advance our mission through new partnerships. He has been actively discovering renewed life on his journey of healing for fifteen years. Keith holds his M.Div from Ashland Theological Seminary and has served for 18 years as the lead pastor of two churches in Ohio. His desire is to position others to take this journey toward wholeness with Jesus. Keith currently lives in Bellville, Ohio with his wife, Michelle and their five children. 

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Vice President of Strategy and Operations

Greg Summers

Greg is the Executive Director of Strategy where he provides administrative leadership and direction in line with the ministry's overarching goals. Greg holds a BA in Ministry and MA in Organizational Leadership. In addition to his roles in administrative leadership, Greg serves as a caregiver at THCC. Greg’s mission is to love well and bring the message of freedom and restoration to the lost, hurting and broken in any capacity that God puts him in. Greg lives in Ashland with his wife, Sarah of 18 years and his 3 children. 

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Vice President of Training and Vision

Aaron Wardle

Aaron is a Shoshben (friend of the bridegroom) whose life mission is to create spaces for people to encounter the presence, power, truth and love of God. He ministers though music, teaching and pastoring. For the last two decades he has served along side his father Terry watching God use and grow the Healing Care community and movement. Aaron and his wife Destry live outside of Boulder, Colorado where he is the Associate Lead Pastor of Cornerstone Church. They have two daughters Grace Ryann and Addison Joy. 

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Executive Director of Embracing the Mosaic Kingdom & Spiritual Direction Program

Neal Siler

Neal is the Executive Director of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative as well as the Director of our Spiritual Direction Program. He provides leadership to our efforts to bring healing and wholeness to communities that have experienced racial trauma. He also leads our Spiritual Direction Program.  Neal has an extensive background in individual, marriage and family counseling, having been a mental health clinician, a court psychologist and serving in the private sector. In 2008, he founded The Healing Place, which provides on-going small group ministry and extensive training opportunities in healing prayer and formational counseling. 

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Administrative Assistant

Korinne Robertson

As the Spiritual Direction Administrative Assistant for Dr. Neal Siler, Korinne Robertson oversees day-to-day administrative duties, and SD residency support, creates and maintains the SD Directory, Maintains Alumni Files for CEUs and SD endorsements, and communicates with students to include matriculation progress. In addition, Korinne works with the SD Expanded program and coordinates special programs. Korinne holds a BS in Accounting from Virginia Union University and an MS in Accounting from Grand Canyon University. In addition to being an Administrative Assistant, Korinne serves as the Program Assistant at SonLight Learning Center, the Media Coordinator, and the Chair of the Finance Committee at First Shiloh Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, VA. Korinne resides in Richmond, Virginia. 

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Program Director of Seeking Program, International School of Formational Prayer, and Caregiver Supervisor

Sally Robinette

Sally Robinette has served in a wide variety of roles in Healing Care Ministries, training and supporting caregivers, developing programs and resources, and developing partnerships with ministries. She is the Caregiver Supervisor, which allows her to provide care, nurture and encouragement to caregivers throughout the organization. She also finds special joy serving over-seas missionaries as the director of the International School of Formational Prayer.  Additionally, Sally provides one on one care through Formational Prayer, leads Healing Care groups and offers individual and group Spiritual Direction. Sally and her husband Doug live in Columbus, Ohio.  

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Director of the Certificate in Foundations of Formational Prayer Program

Sandra Vilela

Sandra is the Director of the Certificate Program in Formational Prayer.  A trained Clinical Psychologist, play therapist and educator in Brazil; she is also a spiritual director, supervisor, teacher and speaker in Healing Care Ministries events. Sandra is trained in EMDR- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing- treatment for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and attachment wounds. In addition to her role in the Certificate Program, Sandra serves as a caregiver at THCC. Her desire is to walk with people who have lost hope so they will be whole again. Sandra resides in Ashland, Ohio with her husband Antonio.   

 

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Executive Director of The Healing Care Center

Vitor Vilela

Vitor resides in Ashland, Ohio with his wife Amanda and cat Nova. They enjoy visiting family in Brazil once a year and spending time at the beach. Vitor enjoys tennis, F1 racing, watching movies and spending time with friends and family on the weekends. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kent State University and Ashland Theological Seminary. Before joining HCM staff, Vitor served for over 10 years as licensed professional clinical counseling supervisor in ministry and educational settings, specializing in trauma recovery, grief, anxiety/depression and impulse control disorders. Vitor’s journey of transformational healing began in 2010. What excites Vitor is growing closer to Jesus, wherever He calls. Vitor is excited to have joined this amazing family that is Healing Care.

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Program Director Come Away with Me Retreats

Destry Wardle

Destry has been serving on our Come Away Retreat team for the past 15 years and has facilitated over 50 retreats. Destry has her MA in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary and received a B.A. in Psychology from Simpson College. Her specialty is in facilitating Formational Prayer within the context of small groups as well as on an individual basis as a Formational Counselor for the Come Away with Me retreats. In addition to leading CAWM retreats, Destry serves as a caregiver at THCC. She and her husband Aaron live in Longmont, Colorado and have two children, Grace and Addison.

OUR BOARD

Marsha Fentress  -  Board Chair


Board Members

Terry Wardle

Proctor Beard

Marsha Fentress

Doug Robinette

Renee Knoploh

Ben Franklin

Tina Muench

Byron Benton

Jerry Stephens

John Lieb

John Anderson

Missy Manuel

Lori Siegworth

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