Meet Your Leadership!

Natarsha Prince Sanders (she/her/hers) is a preacher, teacher, and certified life coach who centers her work at the intersections between wholeness, education, and liberation. She enjoys facilitating spiritual and leadership development opportunities for people of all ages and providing emerging adults with the tools necessary to navigate their vocational journey. She has presented at national and international conferences and is most humbled to facilitate Bible study at the Doyle Community Center where she is a board member.

Rev. Jasiel Hernandez-Garcia is originally from the beautiful town of Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico. Orizaba is known for its known for its historic colonial buildings, coffee production, and comfortable weather all year long. He came to the United States to attend Presbyterian Pan American School in Kingsville, TX. He continued his education at Schreiner University (B.B.A in Marketing) and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary (M.Div.), receiving the Charles L. King Preaching Award and the David L. Stitt Graduate Fellowship for academic excellence. Upon graduation, Jasiel served for two years (2018-2020) as a Lake Fellow Pastoral Resident at Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, IN. He began his ministry working in the areas of mission, pastoral care, and young adult ministries. His ministry continued at Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA, as Associate Pastor (2020-2022) and Acting Head of Staff (2023). Jasiel has been part of various national cohorts through the Montreat Conference Center and the Ministry Collaborative. He is currently an Associate Editor for the national publication Journal for Preachers. As Senior Pastor/Head of Staff at First Presbyterian Church Kerrville, Jasiel provides visionary leadership for the church and broader community, leading the staff and working alongside the church Session to faithfully and courageously guide the congregation in the new post-pandemic world. Jasiel is known as a dynamic preacher, savvy conflict manager, thought-provoking teacher, and easy-going friend and colleague. Jasiel is married to Jessie Trawick Garcia, a gifted educator. She has taught German for the last eight years and has taken students abroad multiple times. They met in Austin after she completed her Masters at the University of Texas in Austin – Hook ‘em!

Meghan Burton is a life-long Presbyterian and a ruling elder who also volunteers with the youth group and runs a monthly faith discussion called Barrels, Brews, and Belief. She works in marketing and has a small crafting business on the side. She enjoys photography, woodworking, baking, arcades, movies, and the show The Rookie. Mo-Ranch is one of Meghan’s favorite places!

Rates include tuition, meals and housing. 

Hotel housing (two queen/full beds with a private bath):
$450 Single Occupancy
$350 Double Occupancy (come with a roommate or we can assign one)

$300 Group Housing
$200 Commuter Rent

If there are questions regarding your registration, a member of our team will contact you to confirm additional details such as housing requests (roommates), dietary needs, t-shirt sizes, etc. Otherwise, you’ll receive a “good to know prior to arrival” email two weeks prior to the retreat.

Scholarships are available! Click here to learn more.

Cancellation

Full refund minus administrative fee up to $75 per person will be made if cancellation is received more than 30 days prior to the conference. There are generally no refunds for cancellations received on or after 30 days prior to the start of the event nor any applying of the amount paid toward other charges or future conferences.

Transportation

Mo-Ranch is 90 miles one-way, or a 2-hour drive from the nearest airport (SAT), allow 3 hours travel/check-in time for departures. We recommend generally scheduling arriving flights before 3 p.m. and departing flights after 3 p.m. to be sure you do not miss any of your event. If you are in need of shuttle service to Mo-Ranch, call Kars for Hire in Kerrville at (830) 890-8200 at least 15 days in advance to arrange transportation from San Antonio International Airport. Click here for directions to Mo.

Packing Suggestions

We encourage guests to dress comfortably during your stay.

• Comfortable/casual clothes
• Comfortable walking shoes (close-toed shoes recommended)
• Flashlight (it is very dark here at night)
• Bible
• Journal
• Toiletries
• Sunblock, sunshades and hats
• Rain jacket
• Refillable water bottle
• Beds are ready upon arrive; rooms do not have mini-fridges, microwaves, TVs or hair dryers, so please plan accordingly.
• Towel are in rooms, and river towels are at the river and pool.

Trading Post Gift Shop

Make sure to stop by the Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly gift shop during your weekend to pick out a souvenir!

General Notes

• Hotel rooms are equipped with bed linens, bath towels. River and pool towels are available at those locations. 
• Coffee is available 24/7 in the Mabee Registration Building.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided for guests.
• There is no public consumption of alcohol at Mo-Ranch. You are welcome to enjoy your adult beverages in your rented spaces.
• The front desk is staffed from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. daily (at the latest), and a manager on duty is available after these hours.
• If you have an after-hours emergency, please call the Manager on Duty at 1.800.460.4401. You’ll be connected to a live answering service that will connect you to our Manager on Duty.

Questions

We’re happy to help! Contact us at 1.800.460.4401 ext. 246 or registrar@moranch.org.