Meet the Board
Executive Board
Kim Edmondson
COMMUNITY LAY DIRECTOR
Home church: Kendalia Community Church
Walk# 1070 May 2003
What it means to me?
The Walk to Emmaus was life changing for me. I learned that I could not honor God if I could not forgive myself.
What am I going to do with it?
I am spreading His word of salvation and forgiveness to those I encounter through my thoughts, words, and actions
Chris Carrier
Spiritual Director
Home Church : The Springs Community Church
Walk# 1696 April 2013
What it means to me?
The Walk to Emmaus is a refreshing discovery of God’s grace that has deepened my faith and
understanding. It is Scripture brought to life in the testimonies and bonding of new and old
friends. It is a weekend retreat that has become an unending source of strength and friendship
in my walk with Christ.
What am I going to do with it?
Pastor Darin Zumwalt
Assistant Spiritual Director
Home Church: Shiner First United Methodist Church
Walk #849, September 2000
What does Emmaus mean to me?
My Emmaus walk and continued involvement have helped me to step up into my calling in leadership and in ministry in the church. I have learned to follow my calling and be open to God's will and put aside my own.
What am I going to do about it?
I am going to keep working in my Emmaus community, my home community, and my Church community to share God's love and grace with all and help others see the hope that they have in our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Chris Dunkin
Treasurer
Home Church - North Shore United Methodist
Walk# 775, October 1999
What does Emmaus mean to me?
Emmaus is a way of showing God's Grace and love to all people.
What am I going to do about it?
I continue to serve as called and give back to my community.
Tiffany Hodge
Secretary
Represent the Canyon Lake Community
Home Church - North Shore UMC
Walk# 1820, December 2015
What does Emmaus Mean to me?
Emmaus is a community of extended family that helps keep you focused on your relationship with Christ. It has changed my relationship with my husband and my kids, and I give the glory to God.
What am I going to do about it?
I have been active in the Community since my walk, and spread my love for Christ by remaining active with my reunion groups as well as going on Mission trips. Building the kingdom of our Lord.
John Dulski
Registrar for Hays Praise
Represent the Kyle, Buda, Manchaca Community
Home Church - Manchaca Methodist
Walk 1760, September 2014
What does Emmaus Mean to me?
Emmaus is a Christian Community. This body of Christ inspires me and encourages me in my daily walk with the Lord. I feel the spirit and see it in the eyes in the members of this community.
What am I going to do about it?
Be an active member of this community and serve the Lord through active participation through serving others.
Community Board Reps
Anna & Rob Ledbetter
CO-Represents the Buda/Kyle/Manchasa Community
Home Church-Gateway-Buda campus
Walk #340 in 2009 (Central Texas)- Anna
Walk #388 in 2013 (Central Texas)-Rob
What does Emmaus mean to you?
The walk to Emmaus turned a dead religion (going through the motions)into an alive relationship . It opened our eyes that there is more to being a Christian than checking the boxes.
What do you plan to do about it?
We are spreading the news about Emmaus to our community in Buda and spreading the God's love to those in our sphere of influence. We grow closer with each day and we learn more about God and HIS love
Cyrus Evans
Represents the Wimberley Community
Home Church –
Walk# 1696 April 2013
What does Emmaus mean to you?
Emmaus has taught me to have a servant’s heart.
What do you plan to do about it?
I will give as much as I can because I can never give as much as he has given me!
Charlie Reinecke
Represents Canyon Lake Community
Home Church- North Shore UMC
Walk # 706, February 1999
What does Emmaus mean to you?
Looking to help more pilgrims on their Walk with the Lord in becoming better disciples of Him.
What do you plan to do about it?
I'm going to be the best for my Church and help others on their personal journey with Christ.
Cathy Young
Represents the San Marcos Community
Home Church - First United Methodist Church – San Marcos
Walk# 185, November 2004
What does Emmaus mean to you?
Emmaus means to me a way to be the hands and feet of Jesus and to share and pass along some of the many blessings and love I have received from the many like-minded friends in my life from the Emmaus organization.
What am I going to do about it?
I will continue to work and participate to make the Hays Praise Emmaus group successful and fruitful in growing new Christians and sharing God’s Grace with others.
Deborah Raatz
Represents the Johnson City/Blanco Community
Home Church: FUMC Johnson City
Walk #197, May 1991
What does Emmaus mean to you?
I’m humbled to be reunited with Hayes Praise once again. After all, my walk was the best ever!
What do you plan to do about it?
My plan is to organize and build our community up by reaching out to other churches.
Eric (Ric) Hastings
Represent the Gruene UMC Community
Home Church – Gruene UMC
Walk# 2173, February 2017
What does Emmaus mean to you?
Emmaus means God’s Love for me. I feel, and have always felt, loved. But Emmaus opened my eyes to realize this was actually God’s love coming through other people. And that there was more available if I only opened my arms to receive it. What a wonderful feeling that is!
What do you plan to do about it?
I’m going to make myself a conduit to pass on that love to everyone else.
Eric Porter
Represents the Johnson City/Blanco Community
Home Church – Johnson City UMC
Walk# 1731 October 2013
What does Emmaus mean to you?
EMMAUS means everything to me, it’s where I met Jesus for the very first time and I asked him to be the Lord of my life.
What am I going to do about it?
I’m going to continue to volunteer as often as I can and continue to study God's word so that I’m ready to share the gospel wherever I am.
Jamey Roy
Represent the Gruene Community
Home Church – Gruene UMC
Walk# February, 1995 (in Alabama)
What does Emmaus mean to you?
Emmaus is my passion. It was a life changing event for me.
What do you plan to do about it?
I have never stopped working with walks since my Pilgrim walk. I will continue to work for Emmaus and hopefully sponsor others in the future
Lori Norton
Represent the Dripping Springs Community
Home Church -Dripping Springs UMC
Walk# 932, September 2001
What does Emmaus mean to you?
Emmaus means everything to me. Emmaus developed me as a Christian and as a person. It taught me about God's unconditional love. I also learned the importance of sharing that with others.
What do you plan to do about it?
I plan to continue to share love and show compassion and care for others. There is no room for judgment or preconceived notions. One way to do this is through being active in Emmaus and mentoring young women.
Tommy Howard
Represents San Marcos
Home Church – Solid Rock Church
Walk #1696, March 2012
What does Emmaus mean to you?
What a blessing this Emmaus community has meant to me! I have been blessed very much ever since I went on my Pilgrim walk in 2012. Being in a wheelchair I did not think I could even go on a Pilgrim walk!
What do you plan to do about it?
I have already been a lay director, a board rep and given lots of talks! What a blessing this community has been to me! I love the Walk to Emmaus! And still love serving our community!
Dorothy Evans
Community TRAINER
Walk#1070, May 2003
What does Emmaus mean to you?
Emmaus is a treasure and a joy providing a Christian community for my journey with Christ.
What do you plan to do about it?
I started serving Emmaus in 2013 on the Outside Teams and have continued to serve to present. I am currently the Hays Praise Community Trainer and the Chair of the Team Selection Committee.