2008 Ministry Brochure
Our Board of Directors:
Emily Fitchpatrick, President
Emily’s passion for hurting women stems from a background of drug and alcohol abuse. Her goal is to help other women overcome
additions, fears, anxieties and other emotional pains by showing them the love of God and teaching them how to receive freedom
through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Emily’s vision for a women’s home was formed in 2002, but it was not until late 2007 that the
vision grew into set of plans for The Hope House. After a trip to Bangkok, Thailand to minister to women trapped in prostitution and
sex trafficking in January 2008, Emily knew that her life had been completely changed. Her knowledge of this form of modern day
slavery lit a fire in her and she knew that the The Hope House was to be a home for women and children (both international and
domestic) victims of sex trafficking and it was to be located in Western NC. Her vision is for a place of safety and refuge… a place of
healing, peace and restoration. Emily and her husband Josh have two children (Savannah and Jacob) and they are members of The
Calvary Fellowship in Arden NC.
Donna Borowski, VP
Donna, a licensed nurse, has been employed by Mission Hospitals in Asheville, NC since 1991. She currently works in the Nicotine
Dependence Program as a Tobacco Addiction Specialist, as well as a Certified Temperament Therapist. In 2005, Donna received her
BA in Christian Counseling from Calvary Theological Seminary. She is a clinical member of the National Christian Counseling
Association and a well known trainer across the state of NC in cessation and the harms of spit tobacco. Along with providing
leadership, Donna has served on Boards and committees for a variety of organizations over the years such as the American Cancer
Society, Relay For Life, American Lung Association, NC Spit Tobacco Education Program, NC Prevention Partners the Healthy
Hospital Initiative. She is currently a volunteer at The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove. Donna’s passion for education is now
leading her to pursue her Masters in Biblical Counseling. She has a desire to provide biblical counseling to women and children
victims of sex trafficking. She is a member of Highland Christian Church in Asheville NC, and she and her family make their home in
Leicester NC.
Kim Kern, Treasurer
"A resident of Asheville, NC for 13 years, and a born-again Christian for 12 years, I have a love of God's creation that is displayed here
in these mountains, and for His human creation as well. Because of some of my past life experiences, I have a deep understanding
and compassion for women and children who have experienced exploitation, homelessness, and abuse, and I hope to be able to
help them come to the saving, healing, overcoming, and redeeming love of our Savior, Jesus Christ."
Rebecca Johnson, Secretary
Rebecca has 25 years of experience in the ophthalmic field and has achieved certifications as an Ophthalmic Technician,
Paraoptometric Technician, and an Ophthalmic Executive. Her experience includes Director and Instructor of a COA-OMP accredited
Ophthalmic Assistant Program at Carver Career & Technical College and Director of Training at the Virginia Eye Institute. Rebecca
has taught over 100 continuing education and motivational courses with approval from JCAHPO, AOAPS, ABO and NCLE. She is a
highly published author and is the Editor of The Self Study Course for Paraoptometric Certification, Third Edition. She is a member of
the Optical Woman’s Association, the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators, the AOAPS Education in Writing Committee, the
AOAPS Speaker’s Bureau and is the recipient of the 2007 American Optometric Association Paraoptometric Special Service Award.
Rebecca is currently employed by OfficeMate as Director of Education and President of Foundation Ophthalmic Training &
Development. Rebecca has a desire to help On Eagles Wings Ministries by developing and conducting training classes for various
groups and organizations in efforts to raise awareness about sex trafficking and victim identification. Rebecca and her husband Gary
live in Fletcher North Carolina and attend The Calvary Fellowship. Rebecca also helps the ministry by selling Cookie Lee Jewelry in
which she donates all proceeds to the ministry.
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