
Board of Directors

Trish Meyers
Trish left her first career as a Speech-Language Pathologist to serve her family full-time. Her heart was recalibrated for laborers in the field when she went on her first trip to the Mediterranean Basin. A season later, a new thing stirred and her passion for running and missions fused as she now serves as Founder and President of R.O.P.E.S.

Julie Clark
Julie Clark is a servant of Jesus the Messiah, wife to Bruce, and mom to 4 wonderful humans. She’s a native Nashvillian where she’s lived for 50+ years and worked in the mental health/foster care world for 30 of those years. She holds a Masters Degree in Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University and has a passion to see believers walking in their true identity as heirs of the promises of the age to come. In her free time she enjoys gardening, baking bread, and teaching.

Lance Ratze
Lance is a dedicated leader with over twenty years of ministry experience, currently serving as the Lead Pastor at The Well Church in Madison. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pastoral Studies from North Central University and has a passion for community-building and faith-driven initiatives. In addition to his pastoral work, Lance and his wife have owned Yola's Cafe on Madison's west side since 2009, creating a welcoming space that fosters connection and community.