Beit Rapha was formed for charitable purposes to pray for, to encourage, and to provide respite care for people in ministry.
What is Beit Rapha?
Beit Rapha is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based out of the United States that gives support to people in ministry who are burnt out.
Who are these people in ministry?
These individuals and their families are stationed all over the world and have seen many trials and hardships while in their mission countries. Several of these nations are restricted nations with few religious freedoms.
Why do we pray for, encourage, and provide respite for these individuals?
This particular people group make it their life goal to fulfill the Great Commission and bring the Good News to the nations. This is a difficult task, and it is necessary for these individuals to take a break and be refreshed.
When do they receive care?
Many come to Beit Rapha after 5-10 years of working in their field. Beit Rapha is currently available online for immediate care and connection.
About Us
"And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two. . .The apostles returned and told him all that they had done and taught. And he said to them, 'Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.' For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat."
- Mark 6
Burnout is real. Many in ministry need rest and encouragement to continue in their God-given callings.
Our Purpose
The Vision
To bring emotional healing and mental rest to empower the global Body of Believers.
The Mission
To provide a safe space for leaders to reset their focus. To edify, encourage, and connect the Church giving the tools necessary to go forth and continue changing the world.
The Strategy
Through prayer ministry and a listening ear; Bible teaching and training in rest; we pour into those who have poured out to others. Beit Rapha strengthens with love, encourages in joy, lifts up others supportively, and pursues God wholeheartedly.
Why Beit Rapha Began
A dear friend of ours had a nervous breakdown after being on the field as a global worker for a season without a support system. Our immediate reaction was to offer our support, and after further investigation, we found that this was a common problem among many in ministry. Our hearts of compassion and our desire to change this problem turned into years of study, discussion, and seeking wise counsel. The more we learned about the problem, the more we realized that the problem actually was pretty solvable.
Most of the time, people in ministry feel extremely isolated. For example, someone in ministry living overseas can have difficulties adjusting to their new life and gaining the skills necessary to live there. Though called to the new culture, the life challenges still cause a great shock to them individually and their families. These struggles can cause strife in the home, and with the added pressure of the expectations of ministry, it can be too much for both the parents and kids.
It is important that those in ministry know that they are not alone; they are heard; and they are connected.
"Statistics show that more than 60% of work absenteeism is attributed to psychological stress and stress-related burnout. And according to a 2018 survey, 40% of the 2,000 employees said they were considering quitting because of burnout. Experts estimate that burnout translates into a loss of anywhere from $150 to $350 billion annually for U.S. businesses."
“Burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterized by three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job; and reduced professional efficacy."
"We saw statistically significant improvements across the board in the scores of teams that were scheduling regular days or nights off, demonstrating their growing faith in the time-off concept."
The Board of Directors
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
- Ecclesiastes 4
Nick Vujicic
Nick Vujicic is an Australian-American born without arms or legs who has become a world-renowned speaker, New York Times best-selling author, coach and entrepreneur.
Nick is an anti-bullying advocate who travels the globe speaking to millions of students in partnership with Education Departments of several Governments. Nick has created an innovative Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum called “Attitude Is Altitude,” and is also the founder and CEO of the non-profit ministry Life Without Limbs.
He travels as a motivational speaker and evangelist who has preached the Gospel to well over 700 million people worldwide. Nick’s passion is to inspire and equip the world to know that we all can rise above adversity and overcome every disability of the heart and mind!
Buffy Ruthardt
Buffy is an Executive Vice President for Arbonne and has been a health advocate for over 25 years. She is passionate about bringing restoration through physical health and wellness. She enables others to prioritize the "Five and Thrive:" family, fitness, foundation, finance, and faith to bring wholeness to marriages and families.
Buffy and her husband Darren have been leaders in business having owned a greenhouse that provided restoration and repair to many. She is currently developing a coaching program to empower others to change the lens of life, and has been involved in missions for over a decade. Having known great need as a child, she now spreads awareness of the need in developing countries helping others to gain a global perspective and know their hope and calling.
Jaco Booyens
Jaco’s mission is to promote life by transforming culture through uplifting entertainment. Jaco is the president and CEO of the film production company, After Eden Pictures. Jaco directed and produced the feature film, 8 DAYS, to raise awareness about the reality of Sex Trafficking in the United States and is the founder of SHAREtogether, a non-profit organization fighting against the global crisis of Sex Trafficking.
Rhodema Cargill
Rhodema is the CEO of the nonprofit organization, FACE - Fine Arts Creative Encounters as well as a Board Member of the nonprofit "Palette Club" in Midland, Texas. She uses her art expertise to bring healing through art therapy classes and workshops especially to young women coming out of human-trafficking.
She is an award-winning artist, a published writer for various publications, a Bible study teacher along with having over 21 years of working as an educator.
She believes in the power of God's healing through the Scriptures and creative art expressions. She has also successfully raised four beautiful children who she claims are her greatest accomplishment.
Holly Scurry
Holly serves as the Director of Global Missions at Matthew 10 International in TN. Prior to joining the Matthew 10 team, Holly was co-founder of Family Legacy Missions International, a nonprofit organization, based in Dallas, Texas where she served for 18 years and ministered to tens of thousands of orphaned and vulnerable children in Lusaka, Zambia.
Holly is also co-founder of Ascent Mentors, which focuses on mentoring high school girls through the power of one-on-one relationships. She also serves on the Board of Directors for both Renew Devotionals and Elevated Worth, ministries dedicated to elevating the minds of youth through truth.
