WHO WE ARE

ST. FRANCIS STAFF

  • Gracie Vincent

    Meet Gracie Vincent, a hospitality enthusiast from Raleigh, NC. As a graduate of Campbell University, she proudly cheers on her alma mater, especially in football.

  • Julia DiBiase

    Julia began working part-time at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center in September of 2021 as an intern after graduating from Wheaton College in 2021

  • Tatum Elliott

    Tatum began working full-time at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center in June of 2021. Tatum’s first experience at St. Francis Springs was on a silent retreat in December of 2020 with the Greensboro Fellows program.

  • Holly Bessey

    Holly began her time at St Francis Springs Prayer Center as a volunteer in 2018. In August of 2021, Holly was incredibly grateful to be offered a full-time position in Reservations.

  • Blaise Faint

    Blaise began working off and on as a volunteer at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center in the 2010’s after being recruited by his mother, Mary Faint.

  • Steve Swayne

    Steve Swayne is currently Director of St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, a role he started in October 2019. He was first introduced to St. Francis in 2012 on a silent retreat.

  • Tony Nitz

    You probably know Tony for his delicious food, kind greetings, and stories before meal times. Tony first began cooking at St. Francis as a volunteer and has been on full time staff working as one of our primary cooks and been in charge of the outdoors for several years now.

  • Marshall Perry

    G. Marshall Perry, Jr. was born Jan. 27, 1949 in Rome Georgia. His family moved to Greensboro in 1960 and he attended Grimsley High School.

  • Kay Barnett

    Former nurse turned chef extraordinaire, Kay’s food in unmatched and her sweet Southern soul is sure to make you smile.

  • FR. Bob Menard, O.F.M.

    Bob is a Franciscan Friar. He has extensive pastoral experience. As an ordained priest he has served in parish, university, urban and seminary settings up and down the East coast of the United States.

Currently nine individuals serve on the Board of Directors and are responsible for the annual operations of St. Francis Springs Prayer Center.

Board of Directors

  • Frank Massey

    Board Chair

  • Margaret Burnham

    Secretary

  • Danny Murray

    Finance Chair

  • Matt Bond

    Vice Chair

  • Father Andy Reitz, OFM

    At Large

  • Jack Alford

    At Large

  • Ann Bauer

    At Large

  • Eunice Barr

    At Large

  • Steve Swayne

    At Large

Fr. Louis Canino, OFM, serves in an ex-officio role on the board.

OUR PARTNERS

FINANCES

  • Financial Model: 80/20 Rule at St. Francis Springs

    St. Francis Springs's financial model currently works on an 80/20 structure.  80% of revenue is generated from retreat guests and 20% comes from over 600 annual donations.

  • Financial Commitment and Center Values

    The budget is approximately $1.2M and we are committed to accountability, transparency, and using God's resources to support the mission and values of the Center.

  • Annual Report and Contact with Steve Swayne

    Please find attached the last 990 from July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023.  We are open and transparent about all things finances so if you have any questions please contact our director, Steve Swayne.