Peace Haven founder: Bill Wayland, (Marilyn went home to the Lord on September 23, 2024)

In 1996 Bill and Gayle dreamed of a place where pastors and wives could come for encouragement, counseling and rest.  After serving at Camano Chapel for 28 years and 36 years with Village Missions, Bill left his church to pursue their dream.  They divided their property and the first house was built.  Bill has gone through two burn-outs so he understands firsthand the pain and stress that comes with ministry.  In 2010, Gayle passed away very suddenly.

In 2011 Bill and Marilyn were married.  It is a wonderful miracle of God’s grace that brought them together.  Marilyn and her husband Gordy were good friends with Bill and Gayle for 37 years.  Her husband Gordy had passed away 10 years earlier.  Bill and Marilyn fell in love not only with each other but with ministering together for the Lord. 

Drs. Kris and Joyce Kramer, Peace Haven Ministry Directors

Kris and Joyce are Village Missionaries. They have been blessed to be a part of Village Missions since 1983.They served on three fields- Wishram (3 years), Burley (10 years) and Camano Island (24 years), all in Washington state. They also serve in the area of missionary care and counseling with VM. Their heart is to help pastors and missionaries know that God can use our struggles and frailties for His glory!

Pastor Mark and Bonnie Canady

Mark and Bonnie joined our Peace Haven Ministry staff in 2023. They were Village Missionaries for over 41 years, serving the past 6 years as District Representatives. It was their joy to encourage God’s servants through counsel, partnership, and encouragement. They will be involved in organizing teams for small renovation projects for Village Mission’s parsonages.  They will participate in the Balance Life Conferences and represent Peace Haven at VM conferences.

Pastor Jack and Norma Canady

Jack and Norma served with Village Missions for 42 years.  First, as a missionary pastor, they reached people for Christ in the small, often forgotten towns of North America.  Second, as District Representatives, they traveled the eastern states and Canada to encourage and guide Village Missionaries and their families, to start new churches, and to recruit new missionaries. Finally as Director of Village Missions. Through Peace Haven, they continue to encourage pastors.

Steve and Joy Booth

Steve and Joy served as Pastor of Student Ministries for 15 years with churches in Maryland, Virginia and Kansas. They understand both the tremendous blessings of pastoral ministry as well as the unique challenges pastors face. Steve and Joy have also worked together in the corporate environment at a Kansas City advertising agency. Steve served as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Culture Officer while Joy served as Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Coach. Currently they help support the small group ministry at Grace Church as Directors of Coaching. Steve is also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is currently on staff with Resonate Relationship Clinic in Overland Park, KS. Steve and Joy have three sons and four grandchildren. Their families often converge together at the lake where many memories have been made. In his spare time, Steve enjoys songwriting. You can sample some of his music here.

Pastor Walt and Rosanna Jacoby

Walt & Rosanna served in the pastorate for 41 years, 31 of those as Village Missionaries. They served as District Representatives for 20 years, thoroughly enjoying encouraging other Village Missionaries in the Southwest District of Village Missions.

The Jacobys reach out to fellow Village Missionary retirees through an e-mail ministry that helps keep retirees connected with one-another. This includes remembering their birthdays and wedding anniversaries, in addition to sharing prayer requests of retired and active Village Missionaries. In addition, when opportunities arise, they host retirees in their home and visit them in theirs.

Walt & Rosanna are blessed with two grown children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. They enjoy RVing, travel, and gardening. Of special joy is when they get to spend time with their grandkids.

Pastor Bob and Ruth Silver

Bob and Ruth served for 39 years with Village Missions. In their retirement they have focused on outreach to refugees both in America and in Europe. They volunteer each year at a Christian center in Austria, befriending and helping families from Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Ukraine, and several other countries. They also seek to come along side, support and encourage full time missionaries and pastors in Austria and in America