About
Lado a Lado cares for Christian workers and their families. They have the same daily issues we all face like work stress or relationship problems. Some may also experience additional challenges like depression, burnout, or addiction. Cross-cultural workers in particular can struggle with adapting, learning a new language, and feelings of separation and loss, while pastors and leaders can feel especially isolated because of their position. Unfortunately, Christian workers don’t always have access to the resources needed to address these concerns. Unable to get help, they may become discouraged, indifferent, detached, or less effective in their work. When the problems persist, many leave the ministry, engage in self harm, or even attempt suicide. We believe that some of this can be prevented.
Through hospitality, training, and a variety of direct care services, we offer support to Christian workers throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Our location allows guests to come receive care without having to return to their sending countries. During their stay, space for rest and reflection is provided, giving time to study God’s word and pray together, sharing meals and listening to each other's stories. Singles, couples, and families from various denominations and organizations are welcome.
One of the crucial parts of this ministry is providing a safe place where guests can be themselves. Where they can leave the work aside and truly rest. Where they can be authentic and real, and not be concerned about judgment or gossip. Where guests can gather around a table of good food and freely share their lives, the joyful and the difficult. Where evenings around the fireplace can lead to prayer, singing songs of worship, story telling, laughter, and playing games. Our main focus is to listen and to be with them. To walk alongside them as they seek healing, renewal and hope.
​As workers return to their ministry, we continue to walk alongside them offering online check-ins, mentoring, coaching, and counseling if needed.
We believe that Christian workers play a vital role in spreading the gospel and we are committed to changing the world by supporting them in their work.
Who we Are
Our staff come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, but all share a passion for walking alongside Christian workers and their families. Our team includes a wealth of professional and ministerial training and experience uniquely suited to our ministry.
Amrei Wehmeyer
Amrei is passionate about hospitality and sharing her life with our guests. She loves listening to other people's stories, playing board or card games and doing outdoor activities. A masters degree in Psychology of Counseling, and a variety of training in pastoral and biblical counseling as well as member care equip her to come alongside global workers as they are journeying through various phases in life and ministry. Looking back over more than 30 years in cross-cultural ministry as a Single Woman, she is empathetic with singles, couples and families from different cultural backgrounds and loves to encourage them through devotionals, spiritual exercises and prayer.
Josh Hobson
With over 20 years working in church plants, Josh understands the ups and downs of a life devoted to ministry. With his skills in listening and hospitality, and his training in debriefing, he looks forward to creating a space in which fellow Christian workers can share about the challenges and achievements they face in daily life. One of the ways Josh likes to help create that space is by using his experience as a chef to create simple, delicious food, and then gathering around the table, and having great conversations.
Risa Hobson
Risa grew up as a third culture kid, and is super passionate both personally and professionally about helping Christian workers and their families thrive in cross-cultural settings. She is a licensed professional counselor with over 25 years of experience in church ministries, social work, counseling, and education. Risa has a special heart for those who are navigating challenging relationships, stressful transitions, or recovering from trauma. Her greatest joy in her work with Lado a Lado is hearing people's stories, sharing adventures to her favorite castles, and laughter filled game nights with new and old friends
Jason Rennich
As an engineer, contractor, and small business owner for the past 30 years, life has provided Jason with a fantastic opportunity to explore, cultivate and use his God given skills in an array of fashions. A diverse work career, along with a passion for youth and men’s ministries, has helped prepare him for walking alongside Christian workers from a myriad of cultures along with the ability to help provide a space in which people can feel comfortable and commune with God.
Kim Rennich
Kim has worked alongside her husband, Jason, for the past 25 years operating and managing a small swimming pool business in Knoxville, TN. Raising five children, being involved in women’s ministry, missions, youth, and discipleship training has equipped her for loving and encouraging fellow Christian workers. She is passionate about discipleship, fellowship and enjoying outdoor activities in God’s incredible creation. She is excited to use her gift of hospitality to love on ministry workers through Lado a Lado member care.
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