Lori Melton: Sanctuary Director, First Love Co-Founder, Writer, Retreat Leader & Spiritual Director
I’m still in awe that 5 sons and a daughter call me “Mom"! Pinching myself to be enjoying over 30 years of marriage with the man God knew I needed to heal my soul. Life hasn’t always been easy but has always been so good!
Played competitive badminton in high school (don’t laugh, it IS a sport!), I am the other half of a twin sister combination. There is nothing I love more than a hot drink or a good laugh!
20 years ago, Linda invited me to experience a Day Alone with God (DAWG Day) and discovered the transformation alone time with Him made in my life.
My husband, Bryan and I are privileged to be the developers of the Sanctuary at Bear Creek. It is my joy to be a life-long facilitator & Spiritual Director accompanying others on their journeys of growing intimacy with our awesome Creator!
Bryan Melton:
Sanctuary Director & Visionary
I have been told one of my greatest gifts is being able to “see the big picture”. There’s nothing more enjoyable for me than imagining something, putting all pieces together and watching it come to life!
I have been blessed with a wonderful wife and large family. My heart beats for not only my physical family but my spiritual one. In this frantic world that we live in, I believe a place of rest in God will be more and more desperately needed.
I grew up in the woods of the Allegan Forest and by the water of Bear Creek. My happiest moments today are when I have a chainsaw in my hand, or my Kabota underneath me as I shape the acreage of The Sanctuary!
Linda Andersen: First Love Co-Founder & Author
"The first time I laid eyes on Roy, I fell in love: hard! Fifty-eight years later, I'm of the same opinion. So, I am a "fulfilled" wife. "I'm a joyful mother of 3. I'm a "proud" grandma of 5.
My lifetime passion for freelance writing has birthed 7 books and 300 magazine articles.
I love what I do!
I'm also passionate about spiritual retreating. It's a joy unspeakable and full of glory to work with Lori and Sherri planning retreats for all God calls.
In Him I live, and move, and have my being.