Welcome MSR Interns!

As Christians, we learned early on from the Book of Genesis in the creation of Adam that it is not good for man to be alone. God gave him a companion in Eve. Fast forward to the New Testament, and look at Paul on his missionary journeys with Timothy and Barnabas alongside him. In today’s church, we use catch phrases like “doing life together” or “community” to show the importance of having other Christians to help shoulder the load. That is why we are excited to have two new interns join us at Morning Star Ranch for the coming year.

Michael and Courtney are coming are coming alongside us in ministry at the Ranch for the 2013 year. In an interesting twist, they grew up as classmates in high school. They are from the Whitewater, Kansas area and learned about World Impact from missionaries in our Wichita ministry. As is true in the body of Christ, they each have unique skills that will make a huge impact this next year. Michael grew up on a farm and is very resourceful. He has also spent the last two summers working at a camp in Colorado. Last year he even headed up a week of kids’ camp. Courtney has the gift of hospitality, and she will be a great addition in making sure everyone’s needs are taken care of. She also has a servant’s heart and loves to cook.


It is great to have others help us out this year. It is a daunting task managing the Ranch and all the aspects of ministry. Their presence and work will help move the camp in the right direction. In addition, we have a passion for investing in others on a deep level. We are excited to be living and working with, investing in, and doing life with them.

Come summertime, our staff will expand to handle the demands of weeks of kids’ camps, youth camps, and teen camps. We are currently accepting applications for the summer months, so if you know of anyone looking for a more meaningful summer job than working at the local fast food restaurant, please send them our way. In the past, some of the best people we have worked with were referred by friends.

We always covet your prayers; this month, please pray for:


1. The groups using the Ranch next month that it will have an impact on their lives.

2.Michael and Courtney’s adjustment to life at the Ranch.

3. God’s provision of financial resources to finish the new dining hall.

Peace & Love,
Eric, Sunshine and Colton Leach