In 1980, Bob & Gretchen DeVoe answered God’s call to minister to a small community in Haiti: 37 Haitians attended Lifeline’s first church service and 60 children enrolled in our Christian school. God’s vision was bigger and He opened many doors. Today, through Bob & Gretchen’s leadership, Lifeline’s ministries now include 8 countries where thousands of children are educated, numerous churches & house churches that are influencing their communities, and many other ministries to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the people! We deeply appreciate Bob & Gretchen’s example of faithfulness. And as part of Lifeline’s family, you have had the opportunity to serve alongside us and contribute to these ministries.
As Lifeline’s Board of Directors, we want you to know that Bob & Gretchen have begun to officially start the transition process from their current roles as President & CEO and Vice President & Chief Ministry Officer. Their transition has been planned for several years and the final steps in this process are now being implemented.
While there are many details to determine, we want you to know that Lifeline’s Board of Directors is taking intentional steps to hire a new CEO & President and to determine the best course for future staff roles and responsibilities, both in the short-term and long-run. Once the transition is complete, Bob & Gretchen will assume new roles within Lifeline and continue to be valuable contributors to the advancement of the ministry.
This decision may create a variety of feelings and emotions for you. Transition means change. And change is neither a negative nor a positive word…it is what we make of it. The board and Bob & Gretchen think this is a very positive change!
We, as the Board, value you and the role you play in helping Lifeline to accomplish its mission. Please feel assured that the Board is developing a solid game plan for the transition and for the ministry after the transition. The Board is excited about the continued bright future for Lifeline!
We anticipate you will have more questions than we can answer at this time. But we will do our best to keep you informed as details develop and as there is more to share.
Please be in prayer for the board, for Bob & Gretchen, for the next CEO & President, and for Lifeline as we make this significant transition.