History
A Biblical solution to health care since 1994
- 1994
Humble beginning - Founder Ted Pittenger responds to God’s call and starts Samaritan Ministries International. Ten households start sharing medical needs.
- 1995
First big test - The ministry passes its first real financial test as members share a $10,000 medical need. The need is met in full.
- 2004
The ministry grows - As membership reaches 10,000 households and the number of employees increase, the need for a larger space was apparent, leading to the purchase of a building in Peoria, Illinois.
- 2010
Direct sharing protected - The Affordable Care Act required most US citizens to have health insurance. Members of health care sharing ministries are given an exemption from the mandate.
- 2013
Morning Center opens - Samaritan Ministries opens new doors to provide Christ-centered prenatal through postpartum maternity care to women in need.
- 2019
Celebrating 25 years - Samaritan Ministries celebrates 25 years of service to its members, as Christians bear one another’s burdens through health care sharing.
Leadership
A heart of service
Samaritan Ministries is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors. Leadership throughout the ministry is committed to honoring God and fostering a Biblical community through health care.
Our leadership team
- Ted Pittenger
- Founder
- Mark Zander
- Chief Executive Officer
- Will Cooper
- Chief Operating Officer
- Douglas Winkler
- Chief Financial Officer
- Michael Grimm
- Chief Talent Officer
- Brian Heller
- Chief Legal Counsel
- Anthony Hopp
- Chief Purpose Officer
- Rob Waldo
- Chief Administrative Officer