Timeline
Our history of His faithfulness.
July 1984
Jeff and Deanne Rush relocated from southeastern Pennsylvania to “the old Heyler mansion”, to begin Three Springs Ministries. Renovation work on the 100-year-old, 33-room mansion began.
First weekend retreat is hosted in October.1985
First additional staff, Tim and Pat Loux join staff.
1990
Renovation of additional buildings on the property begins with the Summer House, increasing capacity to 57 beds.
1992
Renovation continues with “the Stable,” increasing capacity to 67 beds.
1994
Reconstruction begins on the large horse barn to create the new meeting and activity barn.
Outdoor adventure programming begins with the acquisition of 12 mountain bikes.
1996
Horse program begins. Large agricultural barn is renovated along with tack building and tack bunk rooms, increasing capacity by 12 to 79 beds.
1998
Outdoor adventure expands to include backpacking equipment and associated program.
1999
Outdoor adventure expands to include canoes and related equipment and program.
2000
Third floor of the Mansion modified to increase sleeping capacity to the current 95 beds.
True North, an internship program in camp ministry and discipleship is begun with four college-age interns.
Abe Clemens and his family gift the property, valued at $1.25 million, to Three Springs Ministries Inc.
2001
A wilderness cabin is constructed 1 mile from the main camp location to accommodate 12 people in a rustic setting.
Motor coach bus is acquired to expand outdoor adventure and missions trips in the western United States.
2002
Missions/Outdoor Adventure/Travel Trips into western states is significantly expanded.
2004
Full-time staff is now eight, plus two part-time staff and six interns.
2005
Acquisition of the Linck Hill Inn. Purchased for $532,000, debt free. Staff increases to 12.
2008
Restoration of and additions to the Linck Hill Inn are completed for $600,000, debt free.
2009-2013
Two different single family staff homes are acquired.
2014
Site work and construction begins on a new equine ministry facility. Barn, indoor arena, and hay storage.
2015
Barn and equine facilities completed.
2016
Lodge construction begins.
2017
Lodge construction completed.
Partnership with OneLife begins and the first class of 19 students arrive in late August.
2017-2021
OneLife student population grows each year to a 32-student capacity.
Three Springs Farm exists to glorify God by facilitating life-changing impact in the lives of youth and teens. Since 1984, Three Springs has been a little piece of heaven for countless numbers of young people, many of who are today raising families, serving in churches, and are now having a kingdom in full-time ministry. We have a policy of never allowing finances to limit a young persons opportunity to experience life-impact. This is made possible only through the generosity of like-minded individuals, foundations, churches, and businesses.
