About WIT Ministries

WIT Ministries started Pursuit for Truth in 2019. Pursuit for Truth is a four day event in the peaceful Texas Panhandle. It is time to get away from the restraints of everyday life to spend time pursuing the Lord.  It is a time of renewal and to experience a fresh encounter with our Creator. 

Walking In Truth (WIT) Ministries started as a vision in 2006.  We have been walking out this vision as the Lord leads for several years.  In that time we have met countless like-minded people who have partnered with us to bring the vision to life.  It is our greatest desire to see people set free from the bondage of sin, families restored, and for God’s sons and daughters to live life in the Truth that He has for them.

Purpose

   Yahweh (YHWH) created mankind.  YHWH created the union of marriage.  YHWH created the structure of family. YHWH created the order of generations. 

    Our generations have no order.  Our families are dysfunctional.  Our marriages are broken. Man is lost. 

    Pursuit exists to redeem man, women, and marriages back to what our Creator intended them to be.  Men need to be called into “manhood” and likewise women need to be called into “womanhood”.  

    The primary purpose of our Pursuit for Truth event is for you to draw near to YHWH, for Him to speak His Truth into your life ,and for inner healing and perfect redemption.  

We Don't Retreat, We Pursue

We offer Pursuit for Truth in three formats; Men's, Women's, and Married Couples. The three events are all very similar. We recognize that we are spiritual being having a temporary physical earthly experience. In that we are all in need of redemption and healing that comes from a relationship with the Lord, we take the time to address some of the things that are keeping us from fully surrendering to Him. Pursuit for Truth will give you the tools to combat the enemy's schemes and walk in a life of abundant freedom.

It was once said by our founder “We don’t retreat, we Pursue” and it stuck! That is now our tagline and for good reason, time is intentional and we make the most of all of it. Some of our time together will be in a group setting and some will be alone with the Lord. Pursuit is different than most, if not all, of the retreats you may have attended. We are not there to relax and rejuvenate -those things are good and needed, but they are physical and the results fade when you go back to your daily grind. At Pursuit we are there to press in and pursue the Father, as He is pursuing us. To break free from those things which are holding us back from our all the Lord is calling us into. The more you put in, the more you will get out. 

Board of Directors

  • Matt Russell

    Ministry Director

    Education:

    • B.S. Education and Professional Development
    • Currently earning M.N.M at Liberty University

    Current career/Business Involvement:   An entrepreneur since 2007, currently helping people through the Financial Services Industry, Financial Coaching, and as a For Profit and Nonprofit Business Consultant.  

    Reason for Passion for WIT:  The Lord gave Michelle and I a vision for WIT Ministries back in 2006 and we have been pursuing it ever since.  WIT Ministries is much bigger than I could ever have imagined and I am overwhelmed by each new program that God calls us to facilitate.  My desire is to see people redeemed and restored back to what God intended them to be while also equipping them to do the same for the next generations.  

    Favorite Scripture: Matthew 6:25,33

  • Michelle Russell

    Director of Marketing and Brand

    I have worked in higher education administration since 2017.

    Business History: My business history includes several aspects of education and business ownership.

    Reason for passion for WIT: The Lord gave Matt and I  a vision for WIT Ministries back in 2006, since then He has brought us through many stages of development, including many blessings and trials, but through it all He has been faithful in providing and leading us through. I am passionate about WIT Ministries because I see the hand of God through each event, and each person’s life as they experience the redemption and healing power that only He can give. I am so grateful to get to play a small role in the big picture. 

  • Troy Foster

    Chief Operating Officer

    Troy Foster is a husband, father, founder, author, business owner, and non-conventional minister whose heart beats for authentic Kingdom living. After attending Apostolic Faith Bible College (1997–1999), Troy spent a decade ministering through the Christian rock band Phos / The Resisted (1999–2010), carrying a message of light in dark places.

    As Chief Operating Officer of Walking In Truth Ministries since 2020, he helps lead a growing community dedicated to walking in covenant truth and Spirit-filled discipleship. Beyond ministry, Troy is a seasoned entrepreneur — owner of The Cleaning Cure for 18 years, and steward of Smoky Oaks Ranch since 2021, where regenerative permaculture and biblical stewardship come to life.

    Married for 18 years with three children, Troy is passionate about faith-centered family, homeschooling, and reformative business practices that align with Kingdom principles. His life and work embody the restoration of a fully functioning five-fold governing body under the reign of the King — Yeshua the Messiah.

  • Jared Wockenfuss

    Executive Director of Administration

    Chairman of the Board

    Personal & Ministry:Raised the youngest of 7 Boys, in a small town in South Dakota. I have had a life filled with many interesting experiences.I have served the local church for over 20 years in various roles, as a Children’s/ Youth Pastor, Associate & Men’s Pastor and more. I am also a public speaker who speaks primarily to Faith Based and Nonprofit organizations, such as Churches, Men’s Events, FCA Events/Camps, Leadership Trainings and Summer Camps to name a few. Reason for passion for WIT:To put it simply I have seen the Lord use  Walking in Truth Ministries and the people who serve in mighty ways. The events and trainings that are put on are top level and producing lasting fruit for the kingdom of God like no other ministry I have been a part of. People are experiencing Salvation, Baptism, and Freedom and that is what I am passionate about. I’m excited to see what the Lord continues to do in and through WIT Ministries. Favorite Scripture:James 1:22

  • David Pham

    Vice Chairman

    As the son of a devout Christian, first-generation Vietnamese refugee , faith has always been a
    steady influence in my life. After reading The Shack in my early twenties, I experienced a
    profound realization that faith is not merely religion, but a relationship with Christ. From that
    moment forward Christ has been the center of my personal and professional life.
    After 16 years of service in the United States Marine Corps—through trials, hardships, and
    victories —my faith has been the thread that sustained me.
    I am a proud American, but more importantly, a follower of Christ. Faith, family, and service to
    others are now the guiding purposes of my life.
    Reason for passion for WIT:
    I have not only witnessed , but personally experienced, the blessings and grace that God has
    faithfully poured out through WIT Ministries. I have seen men and women who had fallen to the
    very depths lifted from their darkness and set upon a path of beauty and purpose. In our wounded
    world, torn in the struggle between good and evil, Pursuit ignites a journey that prepares our
    hearts and souls for spiritual battle.

  • Leigh Little

    Secretary

    Leigh Little is a devoted wife, mother, grandmother — known lovingly as Dee Dee —  and a former educator based in North Texas.  For nearly 40 years she has been happily married to her best friend, Steve. She frequently travels with him for both business and pleasure, and together they’ve made family the heart of their lives. They raised three wonderful adult children and are blessed with five grandchildren. They proudly support their kids and their business endeavors, and cheer on their grandkids in their various sports and activities, especially their oldest granddaughter who is excelling in collegiate golf at a Division One university.

    Leigh earned her Master’s degree in Education from Tarleton State University and dedicated her career to shaping young lives through teaching, mentoring and coaching. She began her teaching journey in Crowley ISD, where she taught elementary school. She later taught Junior High Bible and English at Faith Christian School in Grapevine, Texas. Her passion for encouraging and guiding students extended beyond the classroom as she coached cheerleading at Bethesda Christian School and later coached both cheerleading and the dance team at Faith Christian School.

    A lifelong passion for mentoring young ladies and women in their life decisions and faith has marked Leigh’s life for decades. While much of her mentoring has been done on a personal basis, she has also participated in several formal mentoring programs through her church. Many of those relationships began with her former students and athletes and have  grown into lifelong friendships. She finds deep joy in walking alongside them through life, offering guidance rooted in biblical truth.

    Today she pours her heart into building God’s Kingdom by serving at women’s Pursuit for Truth events, helping women find salvation, deliverance, and lasting freedom in Christ.