Women at the Well Ministries
"Whoever drinks of the water I shall give him shall never thirst." John 4:14
Meet Our Staff
WATW Staff
| Robin Nation, Executive Director |
Robin is the founder and director of Women at the Well Ministries. She and her husband are life-long residents of McMinn County. The vision for WATW came to Robin while working as the Sheriff's Secretary at the McMinn County Justice Center in 1994. Jail Ministry is where she accepted the call in this ministry. She is a member of Clearwater Baptist Church in Athens, TN. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education from International College of Bible Theology, certified Temperment Counselor and Licensed Pastoral Counselor through the National Christians Counselors Association, Certified in Personal Studies for New Christians, Committed to Freedom, and Biblical Counseling through the Tenn Challenge International. She is currently seeking a Master's degree in Christian Counseling at Tennessee Temple University.
She enjoys spending time with her family, camping, biking, and walking. "Over the years God has blessed me with the privilege of seeing many ladies come to know Christ and be delivered from a life of destruction. My favorite verse is "It is for freedom that Christ has set you free therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery" Galatians 5:1 NASB" |
| Carrie Watson, Program Director |
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Carrie has worked with the Ministry since 1999. She became the Program Director in November of 2005. She has one son and daughter-in-law. She is a Registered Nurse and a graduate of Teen Challenge. She is origionally from Etowah, TN, but now lives in one of the staff houses on the WATW property. She is certified to teach the Personal Studies for New Christians, Group Studies for New Christians, Committed to Freedom, and Biblical Counseling through Teen Challenge International. She is the director of the Creative Evangelism program. She enjoys music, especially Christian Rock, her family, and traveling. She is interested in all mission opportunities. | Kay Shope, Office Coordinator |
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| Phoebe Masters, Staff |
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Phoebe has worked at the ministry since December 2009. Before becoming a full-time staff member she was a student at WATW. She is origionally from Lenoir City, TN but is now a resident live-in staff. She is certified to teach Personal Studies for New Christians and Group Studies for New Christians. Phoebe is currently working on completing the Biblical Counseling Course through Teen Challenge International. She is the kitchen supervisor for WATW. | Lisa Pinckney, Staff |
Lisa graduated from Women at the Well on February 20, 2010. After a six month internship, she was called by God to become a full-time residential staff member. She is currently persuing an Associates Degree from Tennessee Temple University of Chattanooga. She is certified to teach Personal Studies for New Christians, Group Studies for New Christians, and Biblical Counseling through Teen Challenge International. She also teaches at the McMinn County Justice Center as a part of the Jail Ministry Team. Lisa is a member of Joy Christian Fellowship in Charleston, Tennessee and an active member of the Cleveland Emmaus Community. She enjoys learning, laughter and fellowship with the Body of Christ.
"The Lord has chosen to use me in the very same ministry that He used to save my life, this is an honor that is hard to put into words. -but one is humble" Galations 5:1 NIV It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. |
| Nikki Osborne, Staff |
Nikki came to WATW in June 2009 and graduated in October 2010. After graduating, she became an intern and is now a full-tim staff member. She is originally from Knoxville, and has two sons. Nikki lives in the new staff house built at WATW for women who have graduated the program and decided to stay on to work and regain custody of their children. She is certified to teach the Personal Studies for New Christians through Teen Challenge. She is currently attending Tennessee Temple University. Nikki is also on the Creative Evangelism Team and enjoys spending time with her family, going to Christian music concerts, and being a Cub Scout mom.
"I am honored to work here, I get to see the ladies come here and finally find the hope that they have been looking for." Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV |
| Eleonda Stewart, Intern |
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Eleonda graduated from a Teen Challenge Program in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She came to WATW on September 1, 2011 for an internship. She is origionally from Morristown, TN and has two daughters. Since being at WATW she has started working towards getting certified in Personal Studies for New Christians through Teen Challenge International. Eleonda is also enrolled in the ELP program and is attending online classes through Tennessee Temple University. She enjoys spending time with her children, family, and reading. | Joyce Smith, Part-time Staff |
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| Fran Cummings, Jail Ministry |
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