Barbara’s Story

“I had an amazing dream. I was building a house and trying to connect a light fixture. I did not know how so I asked my Dad to do it. He said He wanted me to connect it and showed me how. When it was connected and the light went on, I suddenly realized I was building not one home, but a city. A beautiful city!

When I woke up, I was overcome by the enormity of it and did not want to do it. God gave me this scripture: “Do not be afraid of the words which I have spoken.” I told the Lord I needed Him to confirm. People began coming up to me and saying the Lord gave them this vision, and that dream. All about houses, all about multiple! All about darkness! I said yes to God. I let go of the mission I was working at and loved, and set my face toward making it happen.

I began to attend every training I could find about trafficking and talking to every person. I decided I had to start a non-profit and put that into motion. God did incredible things to connect me and teach me. We have now established an Outpatient Program working with kids and their parents. We’ve started a GED school.

Our long term goal is to open a safe place for the kids to live. God is moving. He told me: “I want the captives set free. It will be a great exodus!” Refuge City is a pioneer work. Yes, I am a visionary, one who believes that nothing is impossible with God. It is His heart. And His ministry. And His children.”

– Our Founder