He and his spouse, Burnell, who serves as meals coordinator, also will live on-site during construction. Pledging ongoing support from Columbus area Disciples pastors and congregations was the Rev. Morgan Wickizer, St. Andrew Christian Church. Kerry Reed, pastor, and Kay McGlinchy, associate, Gender Road Christian Church. Both East Christian and Gender Road churches will house volunteers during the construction phase. Volunteer workgroups and individuals from Alabama, Arizona, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Washington already are scheduled to share in this venture.
Construction organizes volunteers to help erect church buildings.