About Us

Creating Christ-centered,

A Glimpse About Wild Olive Shoot Foundation

Satilla Retreat is owned by Wild Olive Shoot Foundation (WOSF) which exists to see lives changed through hearing God’s Word and having Christ’s love modeled in all aspects of the organization. Embedded in a variety of settings, Biblical Christian standards are upheld in all of the amenities and activities offered on the properties. As a religious nonprofit organization, we have the freedom to share the gospel of Christ and to create a Christ-centered culture. Using a sustainable business model, properties are a desired retreat from the every-day rhythm of life.

WOSF MISSION

Play an active role in Christ-centered, away-from-home experiences to shape and change lives.

WOSF HOPE

Establish multiple, Christ-centered, wholesome environments that provide gospel intentionality through unique gathering spaces and selfless service.

WOSF PRINCIPLES

Gospel Centered | Biblically Grounded | People Focused | Service Minded | Accountability Based

Property Caretakers

WOSF Executive Director & Founder, AJ, and his wife, Christine, were both spiritually impacted by the Christian camp experience at a young age. Since then, they have spent vocational and bi-vocational energies in maximizing the Christian away-from-home experience in various settings. Their focus is on employing solid, time-tested business principles that allow the voice of the ministry to shine. Owner-minded strategies have given them the opportunity to experience the market and discover ways to be successful and react to the always changing times while keeping in mind the stewardship they have for the opportunities God has provided.

Personal experience, as well as research, shows the disproportionate impact of experiences away from home. More than twenty years of successful business ownership as well as leadership in Christian camping and conference centers is the preparation for the development and senior leadership for this new endeavor. A Christian-based hospitality retreat is the outflow of their gifting and calling.