Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1:27 NIV
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Julie Wilson
Executive Director of Family Life Services, joined the staff in February, 2006. Prior to coming to FLS, Julie served as Executive Director of Teller Pregnancy Resource Center in Woodland Park, CO for twelve years. During this time, Julie also served as a consultant for Heartbeat International, training staff and volunteers in pregnancy resource centers nationwide. This second career of ministering to women was followed by a sixteen year banking career. Julie holds a BS degree in Human Services, and is pursuing a MS in Counseling. She has been married to Wes for 25 years and they have one son, Nate.
Ron Bennett AM, ACSW, LCSW
Ron serves as the Program Director at Family Life Services. He received his BA degree from Wheaton College and his AM degree from the University of Chicago. He joined the staff as Executive Director in 1969. In subsequent years he directed the transition from a Children’s Home, to a family program, to a single parent program. He is passionate about ministering to families through counseling and the resident program.
Daily, Family Life Services offers opportunities to live out the instruction from Ezekiel 16:49, “…to strengthen the hand of the poor and needy.”
Ron enjoys hiking, fishing and travel. He and his wife, Sharon, have one son, David.
Peg Wiederholt
Serves as Executive Assistant at FLS. Once the administrator of a 10-doctor office, she felt called out of “retirement” to bring her administrative skills to FLS. Formerly a single mother, Peg says God has given her a heart for women and their families. She has been married to her husband Mike for over 30 years and they have two married children and five grandchildren.
Chris Stoddard
Chris serves as the Child and Youth Coordinator. Though Chris has a BS degree in Missionary Aviation Technology from the Moody Bible Institute, Chris' passion is for working with and showing Christ's love to children and youth. It is Chris' vision to see the children and youth at FLS and the young people in the community come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and serve Him with their lives as they become strong men and women of God. Chris and his wife, Allie, were married in September of 2007 and are loving being married!
Linda P. Orner, M.A. LPC
Serves as a Counselor at FLS with emphasis in individual therapy with the single moms in FLS’ program. Linda has a passion for ministry and service with the disenfranchised and marginalized populations of our society. For many years she balanced her career as a wife and mother and a professional volunteer, active in church and community agencies.
In midlife - Linda entered the academic arena as a nontraditional student. She has a BA in Psychology, M.Ed. in Counseling and MA in Family Therapy. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Colorado and has a private practice working primarily with women and issues related to Domestic Violence, Abuse and Trauma.
Linda's interests include food, cooking, reading and research, antiques and travel. She and husband Ted are married 42 years, have two daughters, one grandson, one granddaughter, and one dog - Oreo.
Stan & Linda Peters
Serve as Resident Staff for non-work hours. Stan also serves as FLS’ Tech Support. The Peters have a heart for single parents. Stan was divorced and single-parented two daughters for 6 years, while Linda was widowed and single-parented a son for 2 years. They've also lead single adults’ bible studies and DivorceCare™ classes.
Tish
Although officially retired, that doesn't mean she doesn't do anything! Whether sorting or addressing mail or just opening doors, Tish is always around. She's possibly the most visible staff member and loved by all staff and residents. Tish has been a vital part of FLS since 1952.
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