Core Stories

Susan Pneuman is full of nonstop energy and endless love for our children here at Otter Creek with learning differences and special needs. I learned her zeal to press on is something at which she has become very practiced. She shares her story of...

Ms. Rebecca Aulvin talks about her experience serving at the Welcome Center, the story behind her hats and, if you listen between the lines, her incredible story of strength and courage.

Jeff Bennie shares about making missions a central part of his and his family's life.

Jeff Bennie shares about making missions a central part of his and his family's life.

Shari and CJ Beauregard open up about their miraculous journey from divorce to reconciliation; the changes they made within themselves and finding the hope and courage to start again.

Brady Bates reflects on his internship with Made in the Streets last summer, the spiritual gifts he received, realities of poverty and short term missions.

Erin Menges discusses what it was like moving to Nashville, finding her place at Otter Creek, entering into a wilderness season, and finding freedom through prayer.

Steve and Karen Speake share how they reclaimed their identity after an endless struggle with infertility.

John Sipkowski shares how his life has changed after finding closeness with God through prayer.

Bethany and Matthew Williams share about their work with rescued child soldiers through Exile International as well as their own journeys of finding hope and joy.