The Hearts Behind the Mission

Annette Van Bruggen

I am a lady of many hats from Hutchinson, Kansas.  I am married to my husband John, and together we work to serve the Lord in all that we do.

I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Sterling College, Kansas in 1995 and have since spent the last 27 years as a teacher and coach in public schools.  I enjoy pouring out the love of Jesus into the lives of my students and their parents. I received my Master's Degree in Pastoral Counseling from Jackson Theological Seminary and I am certified by the National Christian Counseling Association in the areas of Temperament, Grief and Family Counseling.

I have watched the the rise of mental illness in my students and experienced first hand in my family how mental illness can make you feel alone and outcasted in society. My desire is to professionally walk with similar families in a loving environment, listening to their struggles and encouraging each other to walk in the way of the Lord. Together we can be encouraged to serve Christ and to know that our identity is in Christ and we are a Child of God.

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John Van Bruggen


I am a builder, both physically and spiritually. I have owned and operated a timber-frame company since 1999 and have built frames all over the United States. I have discipled and led men, served as a pastor, and organized various religious events for the past ten years.

I believe that a perfect house has never been built. A perfect house is not attainable, but it is important for us as builders to always strive to make it perfect. In the striving process, lessons are learned, good habits are formed, and revelations are received.

Walking out our faith is no different. A perfect life is not attainable in a strictly moral sense, however, the striving to be perfect is about our lessons, habits, and revelations we receive while we practice God’s calling.

Blessings