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At Restoration Ranch we have many areas to serve and many ways to invest in but they can be narrowed down into these two... 

By investing in service areas of need


By becoming a financial supporter


 

 You return will be eternal but also you will continue to see our community come together as the family of God to reach, resonate, and restore! If you want to get involved with the mission or you are just curious to know more, please schedule a time to COME AND SEE.

Restoration Ranch is a 501(c) (3)

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Looking back
on 2024

Looking forward to 2025

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Understanding Restoration Ranch 
Notes from our annual Gratitude Gathering: 

Highlights from 2025

Reflecting on 2025 Leadership Training -LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEMINAR -STAFF TRAINING FOR CAMPS -PE STAFF TRAINING -FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATION -LEADERSHIP PODCAST 3 Outreach events -OVER 20K FRESH PRODUCE DONATED -OVER 700 ATTEND SPRING AND FALL ARTISAN FESTIVAL -OVER 300 ATTENDED FIRST FIREWORK SHOW -WE PLAN ON HUNDREDS FOR OUR FIRST JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM -BIRTHDAY PARTIES OVER 80 HEARD THE GOSPLE Reflecting on 2025 Worship nights -2 FIRES OVER 200 YOUTH -COLLEGE/YA WORSHIPING NIGHT AROUND 200 Appreciation events -SUMMER STAFF BBQ -GRATITUDE GATHERING Pumpkin time 3 FIELD TRIPS PUMPKIN LAUNCHING FIRE PITS SOLD OUT FALL FAMILY FUN DAY Service groups workdays 11 GROUP SERVE DAYS 8 WORKDAYS COUNTLESS VOLUNTEER HOURS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Reflecting on 2025 Classes 4 PE CLASSES - OVER 460 FIELD DAY 3 ARCHERY CLASSES- OVER 30 3 FARM SCHOOL CLASSES - OVER 30 Camps ALL DAY CAMPS AND SPORTS CAMP OVER 240 PARTNERING EVENTS CHRISTMAS EVENT-LIVING HOPE CAMP WEEKS-OUT OF STATE CHURCHES 5K-SAFE FAMILIES 7 EVENTS WITH BELLVILLE PARKS AND REC ANIMALS-FBCO AND SHILOH LAKE OF FAITH-LUKES LURES BACKPACK DAY-LIVING HOPE Reflecting on 2025 PARTNERING EVENTS 7HILLS-FBCO FAMILY FUN DAYS- BELLVILLE AG FOX 2 NEWS - 4 TIMES FUNDRAISERS TRIVIA NIGHT OVER 70 LOTS OF SKATE NIGHTS AND PIZZA FUNDRAISER RENTALS 1 WEDDING 5 BIRTHDAY PARTIES GOING AWAY PARTY GRADUATION PARTY AHG CEREMONY A9 ARCHERY EVENT WITH SCOUT AIR FORCE FFA BONFIRE Major Projects -Garden Pavilion Sarah with American Heritage girl finished her project for the garden -Office trailer HOT WATER HEATER INSTALLED FROZEN PIPES FIXED -Playground The summer camp kids loved the finished playground -Archery range upgrades Added more storage and fixed old rotting post for backdrop -First Impressions Lots of areas have been cleaned up and upgraded including better signage -Lake of Faith Lake of faith sponsored by Luke Lures- Bass added and lots of cleaning and prep for future use -WIRING in merch shop Replace bad wiring and added safer wiring -TREBUCHET Built another pumpkin launcher -Farmhouse made available Had another house built so Jonathan and family can move from old farmhouse to free it for added programing

Ranch Rowdy Awards

Skittle Angie Call ◦ The "Tasting the Rainbow" Award: For the volunteer who handles a variety of tasks—no job is too big or too small. Twizzlers Madi Ital ◦ Twizzlers The "Flexible Helper" Award For the volunteer who is always ready to change plans, fill in unexpected gaps, and be flexible with their time and duties. Payday Christine Impastato ◦ Payday-Everyday is payday- For the volunteer who is consistently reliable, showing up regularly and getting the job done. Almond Joy Award Toni Hornbostel “Because you bring JOY wherever you go!” This award celebrates someone whose generosity of spirit, encouragement, and willingness to bless others brings a sweetness to Restoration Ranch. Just like an Almond Joy, you add something special—comfort, support, and a sense of delight—to everyone around you. Power cap Paul Papp Sparky award- For the one who shocks me every time he shows up with such a positive energy. While he wires up power he amps up those around him with a current that doesn’t trip any breakers. Reese's Pieces Dale Papp ◦ “MVP – Most Valuable Peacemaker” — Reese’s Pieces For the one who keeps things calm, handles conflict with grace, or brings harmony to the team. Dale Sweet tarts Lucy Detering ◦ “Sweet Spirit Award” — Sweet Tarts For someone who radiates kindness, joy, and encouragement everywhere they go. - Rolo Roger Thomas ◦ The "Rolo" Model Award: For the volunteer who is an excellent role model for all the other volunteers to follow. Skor Carrie Adolph ◦ “Above & Beyond Award” — Skor Bar For the volunteer who absolutely scores big by going far beyond expectations. Twix Caleigh Carden ◦ Twix The "Great Team Twix" Award For recognizing a pair of volunteers (a dynamic duo) or a great collaborator (playing on the 'Left and Right' side of the bar). Twix Sam Odom ◦ Twix The "Great Team Twix" Award For recognizing a pair of volunteers (a dynamic duo) or a great collaborator (playing on the 'Left and Right' side of the bar). Butterfinger Yolandea Wood ◦ “Steady & Faithful Award” — Butterfinger For the dependable volunteer who never drops the ball. Sweetish fish Luke Johnson ◦ Swedish Fish The "Out of the Pond and Onto the Trail" Award For the volunteer who was an unexpected pleasure or who was willing to try a new, challenging role (i.e., being a "fish out of water") and excelled at it. Good and plenty Gaila Young ◦ The "Good & Plenty" Award: For the volunteer who always offers Good ideas and brings Plenty of positivity and energy. Snickers Justin Martin ◦ “Problem Solver Award” — Snickers For the volunteer who steps in to fix things when things get “a little nuts.” Symphony Adrianne Martin ◦ The "Ranch Symphony" Award: For the volunteer who brings all the different elements of the ranch together in harmony (great team player/coordinator). Take 5 Suki Ross ◦ Take 5 Award” — For the volunteer who juggles five things at once and makes it look easy. Suki Smarties Justin Ross ◦ The "Smarties" Award: For the volunteer with the best ideas, who always thinks things through, and helps everyone work smarter. Charleston che Sheila Curry ◦ Charleston Chew Award — Charleston Chew: For the volunteer who sticks with things— even the tough “chewy” tasks. Mounds of Joy Kurt Kohlbrecher ◦ The "Mounds of Joy" Award: For the volunteer who cheerfully tackles the Mounds of dirty, physical work and brings Joy to the process.-Kurt Jawbreakers Erin Phillips ◦ “Hard Worker Award” — Jawbreakers For the tough, persistent volunteer who never gives up, no matter how hard the job. Hersheys hugs Margaret Odom ◦ “Servant’s Heart Award” — Hershey’s Hugs For the person with the warmest, most caring, most servant-hearted attitude. 100 grand mom Dad ◦ “On-the-Go Award” — 100 Grand Bar For the volunteer who invests countless hours and gives a “100 grand” worth of effort.-Adrianne Milky Way JaneAnn Dugan ◦ “Ranch Rockstar Award” — Milky Way:For someone who is truly out of this world at what they do. Crunch bar Ryan Dugan ◦ “Builder of the Year” — Crunch Bar For the volunteer always building, fixing, improving, or strengthening the ranch. Starburst/fastbreak Lindsey Sherwood ◦ “Bright Light Award” — Starburst For the person who brings energy, creativity, and positivity that brightens the ranch.-Lindsey Lifesavers Gwendolyn Pleasant ◦ Lifesavers — “Lifesaver Prayer Warrior Award”: Because their prayers truly help save lives, hearts, and souls.

2025 Recap Video

Goals Achieved in 2025

Goals met Goals: •Farm school •Solar Farm •All day summer camps •More classes •On boarding more team leaders •Requiring more intentional discipleship •Sports programs •Add a third PE location Goals met: 2 semesters 3 classes 8 weeks Board members and leadership added training and vetting Need more leaders and funding for sports and more classes. Along with more funding. Solar is on hold due to politics.

Restoring a Community  

Burning Burden Nehemiah 1-2:5 -Brethren stated their condition -Nehemiah prayed and fasted -He developed a plan --personalized -prayed -planned Balanced Burden Nehemiah 2:6- -He asked the king (2:4-5) -He persuaded the governors(2:9) -He showed a few good men (2:12,17) Bold Builders Nehemiah 4:6 -The people were motivated to work vs 6 --The people were dedicated -vs 22-23 Bridled Blueprint Nehemiah 4: -He had family fighting for family vs 13 -He had builders ready to fight vs 17 Blessed Budget Nehemiah 5: The wealthy repented of their misuse of money and disobedience to the word of God. Their allocated funds helped pay for the way restoration. Bulletproof Branding 7:1-3 They established a guard of faithful people 7:3 They were strict on keeping guard 7:5-73 They made the records public of those that came before and those that helped accomplished the mission.

Key Numbers

Key Numbers on Facebook and Instagram this year: -416.4k views -4.4k profile visits -10.7k interactions -691 new followers -3,361 followers Key Numbers for programing and events this year: -2,148 Total lives impacted in 25 -36 Life changing decisions (Salvations/Baptism/other next steps) -465 Students discipled in classes -240 Camper registrations -2,243 Community members reached through events

Vision for 2026

Our Vision for 2026 is to refine our operations to produce greater value by: - Implement our simplifying systems - Produce excellency in our current programs and space - Maximizing our reach without minimize our spiritual impact 2026 initiatives -Begin building project plans for FUNDRAISING - Add more qualified leaders - Make the farmhouse usable for added programing - ADD MORE HOMESTEADING type CLASSES - Develop more consistent discipleship programs - Camp program better staffed and increase revenue - Increase our farm school classes - Add a Springfield location to our Rec program - Increase overall revenue by 15%

How to invest

How you can help our Refine matrix for 2026 -20 more Monthly FINANCIAL Supporters -5 more to Join our Leadership team - Board membership (year involvement required)

Sponsor a Zone

Volunteer your time and finances to make one of our zones possible

Volunteer

There's always something to be done around the ranch.

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Find out how to give financially and physically to the mission of Restoration Ranch.

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