Tapiwa Marawanyika is a gospel-medical missionary committed to preparing a generation to stand for Christ in earth’s final moments. His journey into ministry began after a personal encounter with Christ following his move from Zimbabwe to England. Though trained in science, he never expected to enter full-time gospel work, but surrendering his life to Jesus changed everything. He has served in leadership at Wildwood Health Institute, helping train and mentor medical missionaries worldwide. His ministry emphasizes practical, Christ-centered living and bold witness. Together with his wife, Debbrah, and their son Noah, Tapiwa seeks to know God deeply, make Him known, and help others stand faithful.

Violet Douglas was on her way to becoming a world-class track star, until she found Jesus and gave it all up. And she never looked back. She now operates A Merry Heart Ministry in northern Washington state, educating people using Bible and Health principles, teaching them how to be happy, healthy, and enjoy a better quality of life.

Spencer Scott is an award-winning commercial grower who has developed a program to instruct anyone who would like to learn how to grow their own food. Spencer Scott’s Unstoppable Garden program will instruct in the areas of cool-to-cool-weather gardening, harvest-to-harvest growing and living only on what you grow, Water management, Do I really need a well?, and more!

Adam was born into a Christian household in New York City. After having experienced the emptiness of the sinful city life, he was born again at the age of 18. Since that time he has counted it a privilege to proclaim the everlasting gospel with a passion! He and his wife Talitha, a midwife and lifestyle counselor, are the parents of two children. Their ministry, In His Image Ministries, has taken them to numerous destinations both nationally and internationally to conduct seminars, evangelism, youth efforts and various bible-based workshops on topics such as: Righteousness by faith, the Heavenly Sanctuary, Prophecy, Music, and The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan.

Dr. Joyce Choe, MD, MPH, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and medical missionary dedicated to exploring the intersection of science and Biblical health principles. After an antibiotic reaction in 2008 left her with chronic pain and muscle weakness, Joyce embarked on a journey to find healing through plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Today, she serves as a director of medmissionary.com alongside Mercy Ballard, where she helps lead the Autoimmune Recovery Plan and mentor students worldwide. She is the co-author of The Autoimmune Plant Based Cookbook and the founder of Wholeness for Life. Through her teaching and weekly podcast, Joyce seeks to motivate others to take responsibility for their health and develop a deeper trust in their Creator.

Mercy Ballard, RN, is a dedicated gospel-medical missionary and the founder of Years Restored Lifestyle Center. Originally trained as a physician in Mexico, she served as a nurse in the United States for over two decades before a personal health crisis shifted her focus to natural healing. Today, she serves as a director of medmissionary.com alongside Dr. Joyce Choe, where she helps train others in the practical application of lifestyle medicine. Her ministry focuses on research-based protocols for reversing chronic disease through plant-based nutrition and a closer walk with Christ. Together with her husband, Anthony, Mercy seeks to empower others to reclaim their health and stand faithful in these final moments.

Kory Meidell is a specialized search and rescue professional dedicated to providing humanitarian aid in the wake of global disasters. A graduate of Union College’s International Rescue and Relief program, his journey into service was sparked by a desire to witness God’s personal care in the world’s most difficult environments. Kory is a founding member of the Gideon Rescue Response Team, where he has led faith-based missions to epicenters in Haiti, Turkey, and beyond. Together with his wife, Jessica, and their search dog, Dozer, he emphasizes the importance of following God’s calling to serve others with compassion and bold faith during times of crisis.

Leticia Jiminez is a medical missionary who is dedicated to whole-person healing and Christ-centered service. Currently, she serves as Health Director at the Olivehurst Seventh-day Adventist Church in California, where she also trains members in discipleship. Prior to becoming a medical missionary, she worked for Ampla Health, a nonprofit organization serving underserved communities. Over 27 years, she progressed from receptionist to patient advocate, gaining extensive experience in compassionate care, advocacy, and service. Leticia enjoys traveling, gardening, cooking new foods, memorizing Scripture, and sharing the love of Christ with those seeking hope and healing.

Victoria Flores is the Health Coach at SunFlores Farm, a family ministry established in 2022 with a mission to help others experience the benefits of natural remedies, healthy living, and faith-based wellness. She began learning about holistic health at age 13 and has continued to grow in her passion for helping others understand how lifestyle changes can support better health. Victoria studied at Wildwood Institute for Health Evangelism and has continued her education through Med Missionary, with a focus on autoimmune disorders, heart conditions, diabetes, leaky gut, and related health concerns. Through SunFlores Farm, she and her family seek to teach practical, natural approaches to wellness, including growing food, making wholesome goods, and using God’s medicine through nature’s remedies.

Ronald W. Fleck, MD, is a general practice physician, with interest in training young people in a program called, “God’s Special Forces.” This was first started in 2021, with many requests from around North and Central America, and other countries for this 4-hour medical evangelism training program. He is also involved in training churches on how to hold diabetic reversal/lifestyle modification seminars for their communities. He is president of Second Hope Ministries International, which promotes true medical evangelism and health education in many countries.

July 29 – August 02 2026

Prepare to Stand is a youth-oriented ministry offering teens and young adults opportunities to learn practical skills and tools to build confidence in medical missionary work, country living, and sharing the present truth. I encourage you to come, fellowship, and enjoy time with like-minded young adults in God’s great outdoors.

Dr Joyce Choe

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Join our contact list to get updates about our upcoming event in beautiful Addy, Washington, from July 29 to August 2nd, 2026. Space for this event will be limited and is expected to fill up quickly, so please sign up for notifications when reservations open.

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Share This Event

This will be an exciting event you’ll want to share with your friends! We will cover medicinal and edible wild plants and their uses, country living, practical methods for evangelism in a modern world, and insightful presentations on present truth and Bible prophecy.

Sign Up to Volunteer

Volunteers are welcome, and we would be especially grateful for those who would be willing to come early to help set up beginning on July 26, or those who can stay after through August 3 or later to help with take-down and cleanup of the site and facilities.

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A Transformational Event for Young Adults!

Coming to Washington!

A Camp Meeting for Teens & Young Adults

Step away from distractions, connect with others who share your convictions, and grow with practical teaching, fellowship, and mission-minded training intended to inspire action. Registration is planned at $89, but please reach out if finances are an issue; we want to make a way for you to be there. The campmeeting will take place at Turning the Hearts Ministries, 2376 Egland Road, Addy, Washington. On-site registration begins at noon on July 29 at 7 pm, and concludes at 12 pm, August 2. Free tent camping is available, along with two RV spots with water and power and more without. Meals will be mostly organic, plant-based, and anti-inflammatory, with two meals served daily. A full meal package is expected at $150, or daily (Wednesday supper $19.50; Thursday–Sabbath breakfast and lunch $39 per day; Sunday breakfast $19.50). Guests may also bring their own food, but we ask that meat and dairy products not be brought on-site.

With such an army of workers as our youth, rightly trained, might furnish, how soon the message of a crucified, risen, and soon-coming Saviour might be carried to the whole world! How soon might the end come—the end of suffering and sorrow and sin!

CSA 66.6

Prepare to Stand 2026 Speakers

Meet Our Speakers

Meet our lineup of exciting speakers who will provide practical instruction, share present truth, explore country living principles, offer medical missionary insights, and inspire young adults to prepare for the future.

Tapiwa Marawanyika

Wildwood Lifestyle Institite Educator

About Speaker

Violet Douglas

Director, Merry Heart Ministry

About Speaker

Spencer Scott

Award Winning Commercial Grower

About Speaker

Adam Mills

In His Image Ministries

About Speaker

Dr. Joyce Choe

Director of Medmissionary.com

About Speaker

Mercy Ballard

Director of Medmissionary.com

About Speaker

Kory Meidell

Gideon Rescue Company

About Speaker

Leticia Jiminez

Health Director, Olivehurst SDA

About Speaker

Victoria Flores

Director of SunFlores Farm Ministries

About Speaker

Dr. Ron Fleck

Second Hope Ministries International

About Speaker

Prepare to Stand 2026

Event Details

Stay

Free camping and RV spots (no hookup) are available. Please plan to bring your own tent.

If you are unable to bring a tent, we have a limited number of shared tent spots available in tents we will provide. These are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis and are separated between women and men (18+). To reserve a shared tent spot, reach out to us at sunfloresfarm@gmail.com.

Location

Turning the Hearts Ministries
2376 Egland Road, Addy, Washington

On-site Registration

July 29 at 12:00 PM

Event Begins

July 29 at 7:00 PM

Event Concludes

August 2 at 12:00 PM

Transportation

If you are traveling by plane, we recommend flying into Spokane International Airport. The Gold Line Bus provides service from the airport to Addy, WA.

We will be scheduling limited pick-ups from Addy to the event location on July 29, and return drop-offs to the Addy bus stop on August 2. Please contact us at sunfloresfarm@gmail.com for coordination details.

Reservation Required The Gold Line bus requires an online reservation. We strongly encourage you to book your round-trip tickets at gold-line.us before traveling. The times below reflect the current bus schedule and are subject to change.

↑ Pick-ups — July 29

First optionAfter 1:10 PM

Second optionAfter 7:20 PM

↓ Drop-offs — August 2

First optionBefore 8:05 AM

Second optionBefore 2:20 PM

Volunteering

If you are interested in volunteering, please select the Volunteering option on your registration form. You will receive a follow-up email with additional details.

Registration Fee

$89

We want everyone to be able to attend. If finances are a concern, please reach out — we want to make a way for you to be there.

Meals

Meals are mostly organic, plant-based, and anti-inflammatory, with two meals served daily.

Meal Option Price

Full Meal Package $150.00

Wednesday Supper $19.50

Thursday – Sabbath (Breakfast & Lunch) $39.00 / day

Sunday Breakfast $19.50

Guests are welcome to bring their own food. We kindly ask that meat and dairy products not be brought on-site.

How To Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like more information about the event, accommodations, or volunteering, you can reach out to Victoria Flores at the email and phone number below.

Notify Me When Registration Opens!

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Phone

(505) 209-1774

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Email

sunfloresfarm@gmail.com

How To Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like more information about the event, accommodations, or volunteering, you can reach out to Victoria Flores at the email and phone number below.

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Phone

(505) 209-1774

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Email

sunfloresfarm@gmail.com