SARM has a new Executive Director! Ron Leonard is a retired Navy and Army National Guard member having served 20 years. His education and experience include attending Bob Jones University majoring in Bible, and receiving a certificate in radio broadcasting, having worked at Christian radio stations as a DJ. After completing his military service, he served with the North American Mission Board of the SBC and traveled representing the military for five years. He was ordained in 2009 in Nashville. He and his wife Marilyn, who worked for LifeWay Christian Bookstores, have traveled extensively sharing their testimony as well as handing out goody bags and Bible sticks to law enforcement and military men and women. In 2020 they moved to San Antonio where they continued this ministry.
Ron has much experience with the homeless. Over the years, he has volunteered at rescue missions in Memphis and Nashville. In San Antonio, he has been serving as a volunteer Chaplain with the Police Department. He ministers to the homeless and others in need during ride alongs with the Police. He and Marilyn have been married for 30 years and are active at Cornerstone Church.
Ron says, “I am honored and humbled to be the new director of the San Antonio Rescue Mission. My desire is to continue the work the mission has so faithfully done for the homeless since 1975 in providing food, clothing, a shower, a place to sleep, and most importantly, sharing the hope found only in Jesus Christ!”
We welcome Ron as our new Executive Director and will be praying for his leadership and ministry along with his wife Marilyn.
