John and Lauri "Terminator" Lea

John and Lauri "Terminator" Lea

Pastor and Executive Director

John and Lauri Lea are from the Rockwall area and planted Generations Church in 2009. For 11 years, they have participated in the ministry of Sabine Creek Ranch.  In 2020, Generations Church was given the opportunity to purchase the beautiful property of Sabine.  The Leas  lead both Sabine Creek Ranch Camp and Retreat Center, and Generations Church in hopes of furthering the gospel.  Lauri is our camp Director and gets her camp name  “Terminator” from terminating all things that may sting in the Texas heat. She loves coffee, with cream of course or cream with coffee, working out and loving on our campers.

lauri@sabinecreek.com

Averi "Sheppie" Major

Averi "Sheppie" Major

Camp Manager

Averi Major has been coming to Sabine Creek Ranch camps for over 10 years.  She joined our team in 2021.  She has been  actively involved in every aspect of camp.  In 2024, Averi married Gabe, an alumni staff of Sabine Creek. Averi is passionate about her love for God and making sure each guest has the best experience here at the ranch.  Her camp name “Sheppie” comes from her love of all things animal, including german shepherds!

averi@sabinecreek.com

Jose Arellano

Jose Arellano

Chef & Maint. Director

Jose Arellano joined the Sabine Creek team in 2005. Originally hired to build a kitchen, he volunteered to prepare dinner for a group staying at the Ranch after they evacuated New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina.  That meal revealed his great talents as a chef!  He now wears many hats at the camp, and is an integral part of the team! He and his wife, Irma, have three adult children and reside in Royse City. 

info@sabinecreek.com

Karen "Ms. B" Cosby

Karen "Ms. B" Cosby

Office Manager

Karen didn’t grow up in Texas, but, as the saying goes, she got here as fast as she could.  She has two grown sons and came to Sabine Creek in 2016. She loves working with our incredible staff in an environment in which the goal is to share the love of Christ with everyone who visits. In her spare time, she loves to knit, work on home projects, and travel. Why is she called Ms. B? Ms. Buttersworth of course, because she is so SWEET!

karen@sabinecreek.com