Staff & Leadership

The founders of Twelve Stones Ministries Inc., Dr. Garrett Higbee and Robb Besosa share a common conviction that the care of souls is the responsibility and privilege of the Church. Twelve Stones is a ministry born out of a desire to see families receive hope through Christ-centered counsel while equipping those who come along side them. Over the past several years God has worked through countless hours of meetings and the help of wise counsel to bring the vision of Twelve Stones to a reality. Twelve Stones is not just a good idea but a God idea and belongs to all who participate in its growth.

Dr. Garrett Higbee is the founder and Executive Director of Twelve Stones Ministries, Inc. (TS). Dr Higbee was trained as a clinical psychologist with a specialty in family counseling. In the early 1990’s Garrett had an epiphany: God showed him lasting and true hope through Christ and His Word. He has over 25 years of experience with couples, families, and youth both as a counselor and training others. Most recently he was on staff at College Park Church in Indianapolis developing a strong lay ministry serving over 100 counselees a week. Since starting TS he has been a frequent speaker helping the church and Christian organizations embrace soul care as a privilege and responsibility. He and his wife Tammy have three children and live next to the TS campus.

Robb Besosa is the co-founder and Program Director of Twelve Stones, Inc. Robb is completing his Master of Arts Degree in Biblical counseling at The Master’s College, CA. He and his wife Mary spent six years working with troubled youth at New Horizons Youth Ministries in the Dominican Republic, Canada, and Indiana as lead house parents and in various managerial positions. Prior to moving to the TS campus, Robb helped incubate the vision of TS while working at College Park Church. He and his family were pioneers of the ministry helping to establish our permanent home in Brown County, In. in 2005. They have two boys and live next to the TS Campus.

Rhonda Garrison joined the staff in February of 2006. Rhonda graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Health Administration. Previously serving as the executive assistant to the president of St. Vincent’s Hospital, and a multiple of other executive roles, Rhonda brings a wealth of experience in organizational administration. Growing up in a pastor’s family in Indianapolis, she has recently moved back to her home area to be part of the ministry here at Twelve Stones. Her administrative skills and more importantly a sincere heart for individuals and families to experience deep reconciliation with God and others is a tremendous blessing to the ministry. She also keeps the rest of the staff in line, which is no small task.

Scott O'Malley joined the staff in July of 2007 as staff counselor. Scott has worked with troubled children and families in a variety of settings for the past 14 years. After working with hundreds of troubled children for over 7 years, and seeing the devastation of broken marriages on children, Scott finally realized that the best way to help children is to teach their parents how to live biblically to the glory of God. Scott has spent the past 7 years serving as a lay counselor, teaching parenting classes, Bible studies, and Sunday school classes. He is completing his Master of Arts Degree in Biblical Counseling at the Master’s College, CA. He and his wife Tara have been married 15 years and have 6 children.

Through personal testimony, God's grace, mercy and truth we desire to bring into view God's personal and providential concern for each person who comes through the gates of Twelve Stones. Our leadership, staff, volunteers, and advocates are the heart of the ministry as God uses imperfect men and women as His ambassadors of reconciliation.

Board of Directors

Newt Crenshaw - Chairman
President Eli Lilly, Japan

Bill Carmichael - Chairman
President American Surety Company

Mitch Armbruster - Treasurer
Manager Global Benefits Eli Lilly & Company

Robb Besosa - Non-member
Program Director Twelve Stones Ministries & Staff Liaison

Ron Brumbarger - Member
President/CEO of BitWise Solutions

Garrett Higbee - Member
Executive Director Twelve Stones Ministries

Bob McLaughlin
President & CEO of DiscipleData, Inc.

Bob Greenwood
Administrative Pastor, Grace Fellowship Church

Advisory Council

Vaughn Wamsley
Accident Attorney Vaughn A. Wamsley, PC

John Schmidler
Director of Family Ministries and Discipleship at College Park Church

Mary Beth Oblinger
Director of Women's Ministries at College Park Church

National Ministry Consultants

Randy Patten
President, National Association of Nouthetic Counselors

Dr. Wayne Mack
Founder & Director of Strengthening Ministries International

Dr. Paul David Tripp
President, Paul Tripp Ministries

Ken Sande
President, Peacemaker Ministries