Our

MISSION & VISION

At Terra Sancta, we’re deeply committed to maximizing the gift of our ministry and the strengths of our unique team. We strive to celebrate every talent that each team member has been given and to find roles that allow each of us to shine the light of Christ.

Though we each come from different backgrounds and experiences, we’re drawn to the ministry of Terra Sancta by the common thread of providing a deep, prayerful experience for our guests.

OUR WHY: We exist to prayerfully serve our guests and each other so that we will experience a deeper and more meaningful encounter with Jesus Christ and one another.

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JEFF SLATHAR

HEAD CHEF

Professionally trained and Certified Chef by the industry standard, the American Culinary Federation. My passion is to prepare food properly, creatively, appealingly, and safely. Reaching out to young and old in our community to mentor, teach and inspire an appreciation for the culinary arts is a constant ambition. I enjoy gardening, ranching, hiking, biking, boating, swimming, racquet ball, traveling, exploring, construction projects, repair projects, welding projects. I also enjoy reading, Bible studies, Bible discussions and comradeship with fellow Christian’s with a purpose to strengthen a relationship with God. Awareness of other’s needs, without prejudice, with a desire to help is a quest I strive to achieve.

Jeff Slathar CWPC

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RACHEL KAMPA

COORDINATOR
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Rachel does invoicing for events and assists with tracking payments. Rachel is also a member of our on-call team.

RESPONSIBILITY | ACHIEVER | ANALYTICAL | INTELLECTION | STRATEGIC

HOLLY BAUGHMAN, KATE BESTGEN, LEVI BRECHTEL, KIM CARLSON, LUCY HAMER, RAY MUNOZ, LISA WATTENHOFER, JESSICA WILLIAMS, PAIGE WILLNERD

HOSPITALITY SERVICES COORDINATORS

Each Hospitality Services Coordinator brings their specific strengths to a particular area of the retreat center.

Kate works in the office helping to prepare for groups and lodging guests. She also assists with our social media accounts. Kate is back-up for our Event Coordinators, filling in our schedule when we have lots going on at the retreat center.

Kim uses her strengths to serve the Lord by ensuring each lodging room is ready for our guests.  Kim also reviews all employment applications and screens potential employees – doing interviews, completing reference checks and ensuring we are in compliance with background checks.

Lisa is our lead Sacristan – taking care of both our chapels, as well as many other details around the facility!

Holly, Jessica, Levi, Lucy, Paige and Ray are Event Coordinators and keep things moving while guests on-site.  They also serve as shift managers as we clean and prep between events.

KIM:  EMPATHY | CONNECTEDNESS | DEVELOPER | INDIVIDUALIZATION | INPUT
LISA: ACHIEVER | MAXIMIZER | HARMONY | POSITIVITY | INCLUDER

EVENT SERVICES TEAM

CATERING SERVICES, EVENT COORDINATORS, EVENT STAFF

With a variety of backgrounds and strengths, our Event Coordinators & Event Staff are able to provide high quality assistance before, during, and after each event. From set-ups and resets, to meal preparation and meal service, to take down and clean-up, our crew has a hand in every behind the scenes detail that helps to make each event amazing.

What our guests

SAY ABOUT US
Thank you so much for taking care of us this weekend really providing for our every need! Truly, the Lord used you all to reveal His love to His little children. May you be blessed as you offer thirsting souls a refuge on this Holy Land. Be assured of our prayers.
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TOTUS TUUS CHAPERONE

Thank you again this year for all the help with our retreat! You all go “above and beyond” in serving us and allowing us the privacy we need for the retreat! Our retreatants found hope and healing in God’s mercy! God bless.
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RETREAT DIRECTOR

What a blessing this retreat was! Thank you for the amazing accommodations and meals. Your staff is excellent! God bless you all!
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TERRA SANCTA GUEST

Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for the nice clean room!! I had such a peaceful night’s sleep!! God bless!
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TERRA SANCTA GUEST

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2101 City Springs Road, Suite 300

Rapid City, SD 57702

8am-4pm Monday-Saturday

Extended hours & Sundays for events.

stay@terrasancta.org

(605) 716-0925
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