Our Story

Cedar Rock Ministries, based out of Searcy, Arkansas, is a relationship development ministry. We help individuals and couples find the rest and connection they need to become more fully known and deeply loved.

Since 2010, this ministry has served in several states throughout the U.S. and in Kenya and Uganda, East Africa. Our mission is to help people find the rest and connection they need to become more fully known and deeply loved.

At the heart of CRM is the belief that we are called to rest in the love and goodness of God and to live lives that flow out of that profound reality. So many Christians today live very busy, anxious lives that are marked more by fear and striving in their own energy than by faith and serving in the strength of the indwelling Christ. Our understanding of spiritual formation is that growth is primarily a by-product of resting in the Presence of God.

Our Mission

Cedar Rock is a relationship development ministry. We help individuals and couples find the rest and connection they need to become more fully known and deeply loved.

Our Core Values

1. RESTFUL RECEIVING: We live out of the abundance of life and love that God gives us.
2. UNHURRIED PACE: We slow down to attend to the Spirit’s power and direction.
3. POWERFUL PRESENCE: We relate with awareness and purpose, living responsively rather than reactively.
4. FREQUENT SUBTRACTION: We regularly let go of distractions. We often say “no” to the good in order to say “yes” to the best.

5. CURIOUS EXPLORATION: We trust there is always more strength, beauty, and goodness to discover everywhere and in everyone.
6. INTENTIONAL PLAY: We enjoy our relationships and our work. We see play as a fruit of trusting relationships and meaningful work.
7. HOLISTIC GROWTH: We seek full integration and connection. While depending on the Spirit, we pursue wholeness in ourselves, our relationships, and our organization.

Meet Our Team

Nick Fouts

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Nick lives in Searcy, AR, and he and Renee have four beautiful children. Ask him about retreats and counseling services at nick@cedarrockministries.com.

Renee Fouts

Co-Founder & Director of Services

Renee lives in Searcy, AR, and she and Nick have four beautiful children. Ask her about retreats at renee@cedarrockministries.com.

April Wingfield

Retreat Coordinator

April lives in Little Rock, AR, with her husband and twin daughters. Ask her about booking a retreat at april@cedarrockministries.com.

Perry Meyer

Director of Finance & Administration

Perry lives in Colorado and loves spending time with his wife, kids and grandkids. You can reach him at perry@cedarrockministries.com.

Cheryl Weaver

Women’s Ministry Leader

Cheryl lives in Searcy, AR, with her husband Tim. She’s also known as Sunny to her beautiful grandchildren. Ask her about women’s retreats and events at cheryl@cedarrockministires.com.

Harrison Dell

Director of Fundraising

Harrison lives in Conway, AR, with his wife, Kelly, and their three young children. Ask him about partnering with Cedar Rock at
harrison@cedarrockministries.com

About Nick & Renee

Nick and Renee Fouts are the directors of Cedar Rock Ministries. They both graduated from Harding University in 1994 with degrees in Bible before getting married in 1996. Nick continued his education, receiving a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. They then served in Uganda, East Africa, from 1997 to 2007 on a mission team with several other families.

Nick is a licensed marriage and family counselor and Renee is a certified Spiritual Director.

Prior to beginning Cedar Rock Ministries, Nick served as an associate minister for the East Sunshine Church in Springfield, Missouri, for nearly three years. He led the “Body Life” ministry of the church, working with small groups and member involvement. It was in Springfield that Nick and Renee began leading small group retreats and felt the call to begin Cedar Rock Ministries. They presently reside in Searcy, AR.