“I can truly say that I came to learn about Hope Reins through a Divine Connection.”

A consultant for Hope Reins invited me to become a part of their Diversity Task Force in 2021. I was able to connect and strategize with Believers who truly understand ‘Kingdom Ministry’. I observed and found out that Hope Reins operated in the spirit of excellence. Children are our heritage and there is no greater task in life that we as adults have than to support and shepherd our young ones. Hope Reins does this through ministry, mentor-support, and the love and nurturing process of equine therapy.

“I’m married to most awesome man alive and have three wonderful boys!”

Hope Reins has been a part of my life since its inception. It was over a bagel and cup of coffee that my sister, founder Kim Tschirret, first shared her vision for the ministry. Flash forward to today, and I can honestly say my job at Hope Reins has been the most rewarding and cathartic of my life.

I worked 17 years in Dallas radio and television broadcasting, busy building my resume upward and onward for my glory and the feeling of being accepted and relevant. It wasn’t until after my mother’s death that I faced my own emptiness and the emotional effects of growing up with an alcoholic father.

“I have the most amazing family and best job in the world!”

When my husband and I stood in the middle of the Hope Reins parking lot for the first time, we felt the tangible presence of the Holy Spirit: “Possible” was the word I heard whispered to me that day. At the time, I did not know what God meant by that word, but in the following weeks, as I prayed for His clarity, I knew there was no other place I would rather invest my time and passion.

It was lucky for Hope Reins that one of Brandon Wert’s best buddies thought of him when he learned about the ranch manager position at Hope Reins. After 2 years working as teachers in the island country of Singapore with their teen girls, Jakelynn and Lucia, Brandon and his wife Jodi we’re looking for work in their new hometown of Durham, NC.

Even before leaving the country, the Werts knew they would return to Durham to live near close friends from their time in Chicago attending seminary. An added attraction to the area was Brandon’s participation in the launch of Farm Church, a Christ-centered congregation that meets on a farm and leverages the resources of a farm to address food insecurity.

“Fun Fact About me: I have jumped out of a plane that was 13,500 ft. (almost 2 and a half miles!) above the Earth — with a parachute and skydiving expert, of course!“

There is nothing more powerful and life-transforming than the hope found in a relationship with Jesus! Hope Reins champions this truth by being a place where our kids and families can come to experience true Hope and real healing amongst a community overflowing with Christ-centered love and authenticity. What a beautiful ministry to serve in! I came to Hope Reins looking for a place to simply serve using the passions and gifts God gave me as I was completing my seminary education. After multiple Saturdays of raking the fall leaves at the ranch and a few conversations with friends already involved in Programs, I knew my heart was drawn to being a mentor for some of our precious kids and teens.

“Fun Fact: I used to enjoy the beaches in Nova Scotia by using a rope to climb down a cliff to swim in the water.”

Children’s health and welfare have always been a passion of mine, and the Lord has opened doors for me to serve Him in those arenas. This was just one more way! He orchestrated my steps to this beautiful ranch. As a lover of horses (minus much experience), kids, and Jesus, it was a perfect match for me!