Loving the Savior by serving the sower
ABOUT US
Dr. Glenn and Kim Strauss
We have served the Lord together in both church and international missions work since 1975, Glenn as an ophthalmologist, musician, and pastor-teacher and Kim as a homemaker, artist, and teacher with a love for children and cooking. We both know the challenges of the life of missionaries, pastors, and pastor's wives and families.
Our vision is to encourage fellow ministry workers in their spiritual development by supporting them during critical transitional and restorative seasons of life. We believe a safe, supportive, enriching home environment and mature fellowship in Christ are essential when faced with the challenges of change.
We offer our home and our hearts to those who are in a season of transition or who need respite care. We specialize in spiritual formation and restoration using coaching, counseling, our home environment, and various activities to promote openness to the Lord.
"For as we share abundantly in Christ sufferings,
we share abundantly in comfort too" - 2 Corinthians 1:5
Located 1.5 hours east of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex in the Piney Woods of East Texas, the Tyler Garden Oasis is located in a quiet residential area outside the city of Tyler. The living areas and bedrooms are spacious with private bath and living area. A central kitchen is well equipped for personal cooking or nutritious and flavorful meals will be provided if preferred. Simple exercise equipment is available, and the neighborhood roads provide a hilly 4.5-mile walking or running course.
There is no charge, but donations are accepted. We do not cover any travel or personal expenses.
Prayer gardens and creek
Birding
Simple gardening tasks
Walking trails
Ping pong
Children's play area
Arts and crafts
Living suite for singles, couples or families
Full access to kitchen
Garden decks
Firepit
Outdoor cooking grill
Live Classical Guitar Music
Wood shop
