~ Staff ~

Barbara Resendez

Barbara Resendez, a Board member since 1997, is the On-Site Retreat Coordinator. Multifaceted, she is currently working in the financial field as a wealth strategist and mortgage consultant, as well as marketing health and relaxation products, and promoting an environmentally-friendly fuel product in Denver, Colorado. She has taken up sailing, and in her spare time you´ll find her on the dance floor – dancing! She became a true devotee of this Retreat the first year she attended in 1992, and hasn´t missed one yet.

Lynn Catlin

Lynn Catlin, began attending the Retreat in 2001 and took over the Sound Engineer function in 2002. He lives in Boise, Idaho and travels often for work both in the US and world-wide. Lynn enjoys rock climbing, camping, hiking, fly fishing, and sharing all of these experiences with his family.

Rev. Ruth Fatur and Rev. Bob Fatur

Rev. Ruth Fatur, retiring from ministry after twenty years, is looking forward to a new adventure with her husband, Bob. The Big Sky Retreat is the annual watering hole for her spiritual thirst. Since 1990 she has cheerfully lent her support whenever needed. "I always receive far more than I give!" she says.

Rev. Bob Fatur retired from ministry after 20 years, is passionate about a his new career in the travel business with YTB.  He's also passionate about the Big Sky Retreat and is looking forward to returning next year.

Dr. Elizabeth Marshall

Dr. Elizabeth Marshall (Head Cashier), Senior Minister of the Inglewood Church of Religious Science, began attending this Retreat in 1980. She has been active for many years in Religious Science International and was awarded the Youth Champion Meritorious Award for outstanding service to RSI for 35 years. Under her leadership, her Inglewood, California church provides community services such as a parent co-op pre-school, parenting classes, ESL classes, aerobics classes, plus space for Toastmasters, AA meetings, and the Inglewood Cultural Arts programs. In 2006 Dr. Elizabeth was honored for her 30 years of devoted service at the Inglewood Church.

Jim Bueker

Jim Bueker (On-Site Liaison) and his wife, Penny, have been volunteers since attending their first Big Sky Retreat in 2004. Jim is a member and supporter of Unity Houston. He is the proud father of three sons and one grandson. Since his retirement his biggest joy and challenge has been raising his grandson who is now in college. Jim and Penny are once again empty-nesters and enjoying doing some traveling. Jim enjoys gardening, cooking and playing pickleball. He has won numerous medals in the Houston and Texas Senior Olympics.

Penny Bueker

Penny Bueker (Volunteer Coordinator) and her husband, Jim, have been volunteers since attending their first Big Sky Retreat in 2004. Penny is a member and supporter of Unity Houston. She is the proud mother of three sons and one grandson. Since her retirement her biggest joy and challenge has been raising her grandson who is now in college. Penny and Jim are once again empty-nesters and enjoying doing some traveling. Before retiring she worked in Space Operations as a Training Coordinator where she had the unique experience of making numerous parabolic flights over the Gulf in the KC135 (better known as the Vomit Comet). Her ongoing interests are reading, writing and holistic healing practices.

Penny Hayhurst

Penny Hayhurst (Activities Coordinator) serves as a Staff Minister at the Temecula Valley Church of Religious Science in Murrieta, California. She attended the first years of the Big Sky Retreat from 1976 through 1982 and has recently become a "regular" again. Penny was raised in a metaphysical household, her parents being involved in Unity. She discovered Religious Science in Salt Lake City in 1966. She had the honor of working for Dr. Jack Addington for five years at his Abundant Living Foundation and for six more years at Silent Unity in Unity Village, Missouri. Currently she is enjoying teaching metaphysical concepts through the accredited classes offered by RSI. Penny is married to the wonderful Don Hayhurst!

Clarke Odden

Clarke Odden (Former Board member, Salute to the Day, Book Store) has been a practicing chiropractic physician for over forty years. He is certified in Applied Kinesiology and utilizes multiple testing disciplines and treatments for a wide variety of musculoskeletal and internal conditions. Clarke began his metaphysical studies in the 50's, and was introduced to Science of Mind and Unity School of Christianity in the 60's. He served for twenty-three years as a founding Board member of this Retreat, and has missed very few years since coming that first year in 1976. Clarke has also served intermittently as interim Minister to the Salt Lake Church of Religious Science for ten years. He enjoys speaking, teaching, and demonstrating chiropractic and metaphysics.