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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A word from

MAUREEN “REENY” WILSON

OUR DIRECTOR

I am blessed to serve as the director of Terra Sancta Retreat Center.  Hired in the fall of 2011 as renovations were coming to an end, I have been involved with the retreat center since we hosted our first retreat in January of 2012.  After spending almost 25 years working in higher education, I am grateful the Lord called me here to this ministry.  Through my work at Terra Sancta, I am able to fully employ the gifts God has given me.  I firmly believe the Lord brought me here to best utilize my gift of being strategic to maximize use of this wonderful gift given to our diocese.  The growing demands on space and resources as diocesan programming expands to meet the needs of God’s people means the retreat center often functions at capacity, sometimes beyond our capacity.  Seeing the big picture, while also paying attention to the details, is necessary to make this happen.  It has been and continues to be absolute gift to help others nurture their strengths as we strive to serve the Lord and complete the tasks at hand.  Knowing that hope in the Lord will renew our strength, we will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint (Isaiah 40:31).

STRATEGIC | ACHIEVER | MAXIMIZER | COMMAND | INTELLECTION
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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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MEGAN HAMER

COORDINATOR
ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS SERVICES, SAFE ENVIRONMENT, NEW STAFF ORIENTATION

Megan serves the Terra Sancta team by honing in on the details and data necessary to maintain and reconcile our guest accounts. She also serves as the coordinator for lodging reservations. She also does Safe Environment Training for the retreat center and assists other diocesan offices with training as needed.  All new hires meet Megan as she coordinates our new staff orientation process. And most importantly, Megan processes payroll for the 50+ employees who work for the retreat center!

HARMONY | LEARNER | CONTEXT | DELIBERATIVE | INTELLECTION
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RACHEL KAMPA

COORDINATOR

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Rachel does all invoicing for events and assists Megan with tracking payments.

RESPONSIBILITY | ACHIEVER | ANALYTICAL | INTELLECTION | STRATEGIC

KATE BESTGEN, LEVI BRECHTEL, MOLLY BRECHTEL, KIM CARLSON, MICHAEL CARROLL, ANGIE KING, THERESA SAUER, LISA WATTENHOFER

HOSPITALITY SERVICES COORDINATORS

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

Michael is integral to training new staff, keeping our fleet of vacuums/sweepers in good repair.

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.

Angie focuses on our social media presence – bringing her spin on the world and great sense of humor to our on-line guests.

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

Theresa is full-time in the kitchen as our sous chef.

Kate, Levi and Molly are Event Coordinators and keep things moving while guests on-site.  They also serve as shift managers as we clean and prep between events.

ANGIE:  STRATEGIC | MAXIMIZER | CONNECTEDNESS | ACHIEVER | RELATOR
KIM:  EMPATHY | CONNECTEDNESS | DEVELOPER | INDIVIDUALIZATION | INPUT
LISA: ACHIEVER | MAXIMIZER | HARMONY | POSITIVITY | INCLUDER
MICHAEL: DELIBERATIVE | ADAPTABILITY | ACHIEVER | MAXIMIZER | DISCIPLINE
THERESA:  RESTORATIVE | RESPONSIBILITY | HARMONY | DISCIPLINE | DELIBERATIVE

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.

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(605) 716-0925
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