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OUR TEAM
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President
Terry Wardle
Terry is the founder and President 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
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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Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives & 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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Executive Director of Support Ministries
Greg Summers
Greg is the Executive Director of Support Ministries 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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Executive Director of Event & Program Ministries
Josiah Travis
Josiah is the Executive Director of Event, Program and Resource Ministries shaping their development and production as well as partnerships with those who use them. Josiah holds a BA in Business Administration from Walden University and a M. Div from Ashland Theological Seminary. In addition to his work with events, programs, and resources Josiah serves as a caregiver at THCC. Having served for nearly ten years in Pastoral Ministry,Josiah has a heart for ministry professionals who find themselves weary in their calling. He lives with his wife Laura and their two children in Ashland, Ohio.
Director of Finance
Laura Travis
Laura Travis is the Director of Finance overseeing day to day financial activities within the organization's programs and events. She also provides customer support for many programs and events and loves helping people find the program or event that is right for them. Laura holds a MA in Math Education from Walden University. In addition to her role in operations you may also see her leading worship or serving as a Caregiver at events. Laura lives with her husband Josiah and their two children in Ashland, Ohio.
Executive Director of The Healing Care Center
Maggie Rhine
Maggie joined the team in 2022 and serves as the Executive Director of the Healing Care Center.
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Director of the Certificate Program in Formational Prayer
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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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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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.
President
Terry Wardle
Terry is the founder and President 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.
Vice-President
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 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio with his wife, Michelle and their five children.
Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives & 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. Neal holds
Executive Director of Support Ministries
Greg Summers
Greg is the Executive Director of Support Ministries 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.
Executive Director of Event & Program Ministries
Josiah Travis
Josiah is the Executive Director of Event, Program and Resource Ministries shaping their development and production as well as partnerships with those who use them. Josiah holds a BA in Business Administration from Walden University and a M. Div from Ashland Theological Seminary. In addition to his work with events, programs, and resources Josiah serves as a caregiver at THCC. Having served for nearly ten years in Pastoral Ministry,Josiah has a heart for ministry professionals who find themselves weary in their calling. He lives with his wife Laura and their two children in Ashland, Ohio.
Director of Finance
Laura Travis
Laura Travis is the Director of Finance overseeing day to day financial activities within the organization's programs and events. She also provides customer support for many programs and events and loves helping people find the program or event that is right for them. Laura holds a MA in Math Education from Walden University. In addition to her role in operations you may also see her leading worship or serving as a Caregiver at events. Laura lives with her husband Josiah and their two children in Ashland, Ohio.
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Associate Director of Operations & Communications
Julie Donatini
Julie joined Healing Care Ministries in 2021 after the Lord prompted her to leave her job as a special education teacher and pursue working for the ministry. She plans, organizes and communicates about events for the organization. Julie holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Special Education from Bowling Green State University where she specialized in autism. She resides in Ashland, Ohio with her husband Dan, three daughters and 2 golden doodles. She also serves as a surrogate parent for Ashland City Schools for children with special needs.
Co-Director of the Certificate Program in Formational Prayer
Sandra Vilela
Sandra is the Co-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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Co-Director of the Certificate Program in Formational Prayer
Kim Moraghan
Kim is the Co-director of the Certificate Program in Formational Prayer and advisory board chair of the Certificate in Formational Prayer program for Healing Care Ministries. She is a gifted Licensed Professional Counselor and has an extensive background in Formational Prayer, Spiritual Formation, and mental health counseling. Kim specializes in trauma therapy as well as mood and anxiety disorders and is one of the team leaders for the Summer Intensive. She holds both a Certificate in Formational Prayer and a certificate in Spiritual Formation and the Art of Spiritual Direction through Healing Care Ministries. In addition to her role in the Certificate Program, Kim serves as a caregiver at THCC.
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Administrative Support for Spiritual Direction Program & Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Initiatives
Heyshia Tillman
Heyshia joined Healing Care Ministries in 2021 and provides administrative support for our Spiritual Direction Program and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives. Heyshia received her Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2013. She sells real estate and does bookkeeping. In her free time, she cultivates houseplants and spends time with her dogs. She resides in Richmond, Virginia with her 2 dogs.
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.
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.