Our Story
Springs of LIFE Team
We are excited to introduce you to our Springs of LIFE team. Our executive Director, Cheryl, is the passion and inspiration behind SOL. Our board members, Brian, Debra, and Mikayla help make important decisions regarding SOL and support Cheryl in carrying out our mission and vision. Our Prayer Team and Volunteer Coordinator, Claire, organizes and facilitates prayer meetings, meal teams, and grocery pick up. Mikayla, our Social Media and Community Resource Coordinator, helps connect the girls with resources in the area and connect those in the area with us. Most importantly, our prayer team covers SOL consistently with prayer and support.
Founder and Executive Director
Cheryl Martin
Cheryl founded Springs of LIFE in 2020 but has been visiting the clubs since 2012. Two women pastors invited Cheryl to join them in visiting the first strip club. After three years, the women pastors moved on to other ministry opportunities and Cheryl continued to connect with and build relationships with the girls. In 2016, Cheryl and Brian (her husband) had the opportunity to be trained by Treasures, a nationally and internationally known outreach to women in Los Angelos and Las Vegas. In the fall of 2016, the Springs of LIFE outreach began connecting with two more local clubs.
Cheryl has a background in nursing, as well as ministry and training in missions. She is passionate about women experiencing life and healing. Her heart is to walk with them through their woundedness to experience wholeness and freedom in Christ. Additionally, she and Brian were co-directors of the Baltimore Discipleship Center with Eastern Mennonite Missions, ministering together for 3 years. in the inner city of Baltimore, MD.
Cheryl loves her flowers, vegetable garden, butterflies, and watching all the many birds that come to her bird feeders.
Board Member
Brian Martin
Brian brings over 20 years of experience in christian business entrepreneurship, missions, and christian ministries. He is the owner of a local remodeling business that is built on integrity and excellence. Additionally, he and Cheryl were co-directors of the Baltimore Discipleship Center with Eastern Mennonite Missions, ministering together for 3 years. He is passionate about the church experiencing life and her true calling in Jesus.
Brian loves bee keeping, connecting with the local bee keeping community, caring for their growing flock of chickends, and spending time fishing or hunting.
Board Member
Debra Franke
Debra brings a background in counseling and over 20 years of experience supporting adults in transition. In June 2023, along with Executive Director Cheryl Martin, Debra visited a similar nonprofit in Jacksonville, Florida. This experience marked her first visit to a club, sparking a passion for hands-on involvement in our outreach efforts. Since then, Debra has been visiting clubs monthly and assisting Cheryl with strategic planning and operations development.
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Board Member, Social Media and Community Outreach Coordinator
Mikayla Martin
Mikayla is a university student pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in International Affairs and Political Science. After graduating she hopes to pursue Law School with a concentration in International and Humanitarian Law. Her passion is to see woman affected by human trafficking and domestic violence be free. She has completed two missionary schools with Youth With A Mission. She has been volunteering with Springs of LIFE since 2020 and joined the board in January 2024.
Mikayla loves photography (people watching), experiencing Korean and Japanese Cultures, and drinking matcha from her favorite coffee shop.
Prayer Team and Volunteer Coordinator
Claire Landes
Claire became connected with Springs of LIFE through our partner WordFM. She volunteered with WordFM until 2004 after which she was hired as their office manager and volunteer coordinator. Claire worked there for 18 years before retiring. Claire also has a history with helping to facilitate women's retreats and gatherings at East Swamp Church.
Board Member
Erika Jucewicz
Erika is a 30+ year veteran teacher in the Souderton Area School District. As a close friend of Cheryl's for 20 years, Erika has walked along with her through the many stages of Springs of LIFE. She has accompanied Cheryl in clubs, helped with gift bag ministry and other outreach projects. As a single mom Erika raised two daughters, acutely aware of how easily young women can fall prey to the sex industry. It is on her heart to show the love of Jesus to women who may feel "on the fringe".
Erika is an active member of her church, participating in both local and international missions. She partners with her fiance in a thriving nursing home ministry, being the hands feet of Christ through sharing the gospel, singing hymns, and visiting the infirm in hospital.
Outside of work Erika is a member of the Souderton Area Business and Professional Women club, advocating for, and supporting women owned businesses and non-profits. She enjoys volunteering her time at church and in local organizations, flower gardening and reading. Her favorite part of working with Springs of LIFE is visiting the clubs and developing relationship with the women. It is her hope that they come to know their value and can experience real love through Jesus Christ.