A New Season of Ministry

Partner with
Bryan & Leslie
Bundick

After five years investing their lives as houseparents at Wears Valley Ranch, Bryan and Leslie are stepping into a new calling — raising funds and building awareness for a ministry that is changing children's lives in the Smoky Mountains.

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20+
Children welcomed into their home over five years of houseparenting
8
Children who came to know Christ for the first time in their care
50%
Of their salary they need to raise through faithful partners like you
Something is changing — and it's exciting.

After five years as houseparents, Bryan and Leslie are moving into support roles for WVR in fundraising and marketing. These new roles require them to raise half of their own salary through a network of faithful partners. Will you be one of them?

Their Journey

Five years of
living the mission

Bryan and Leslie didn't just work for Wears Valley Ranch — they lived it. As houseparents, they opened their home, their table, and their hearts to over 20 children from some of the hardest circumstances imaginable. They cooked meals, taught classes, stayed up late through hard nights, and celebrated every breakthrough.

They know firsthand what it means when a frightened child becomes a confident teenager. They've watched kids who arrived in crisis leave equipped, loved, and inspired to follow Christ. That's not theory for them — it's their story.

Now, God's made it clear that they've sprinted long enough and it's time to pass the baton to new houseparents. Knowing the impact WVR has on children and the miracles they've witnessed God do here, they feel called to stay in support roles of development and marketing. Bryan and Leslie will help WVR reach more donors, tell more stories, and ultimately serve more children. But this new chapter requires partners — people willing to invest in them so they can invest in the mission.

"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

— 2 Corinthians 9:7

Their Timeline at WVR

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Year One

Arrived as Houseparents

Bryan and Leslie and their two kids, Lucy and Bridge, moved onto the WVR campus, beginning the daily work of family ministry.

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Years Two – Four

Roots Go Deep

Through years of meals, homework, hard conversations, and celebration, God used Bryan and Leslie as a stable, loving presence for children in crisis. They welcomed their third biological child, Beacon. Eight kids came to know Christ for the first time and many grew in knowledge of Him.

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Year Five

Growth & New Vision

Involved in the front line ministry for so long stirred another calling — to help WVR reach more families by supporting the work of development and communications.

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Now

A New Chapter Begins

Bryan and Leslie are transitioning into support roles — Development Associate & Marketing Director — and they need faithful partners to make it possible. They need you.

Why You Can Trust This Investment

Your money goes where
it matters most

Wears Valley Ranch has earned a reputation for integrity, transparency, and genuine impact over three decades. When you partner with Bryan and Leslie, you're investing in a ministry with a proven track record.

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Charity Navigator Four-Star Charity

WVR holds Charity Navigator's highest rating — awarded for exceptional financial health, accountability, and transparency. Your dollars are stewarded with excellence.

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ECFA Accredited

WVR is accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability — a rigorous standard for ethical fundraising, financial oversight, and board governance.

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Zero Government Funding

WVR has never accepted government grants. Every program, every home, every child served is made possible entirely by donors — making your partnership essential.

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35+ Years of Faithfulness

Since 1991, WVR has served children from crisis situations across the country, building a model ministry that other children's homes look to for guidance.

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Bryan & Leslie Know This Work

This is not a couple asking for support to do something they've never done. They have lived on campus, loved the children, and seen the transformation firsthand.

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Full Financial Accountability

WVR publishes financial reports annually and welcomes scrutiny. You can review their financial accountability page at wvr.org or contact them directly with any questions.

"A quiet miracle has been unfolding against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains. Without fanfare and without government funds, Wears Valley Ranch has developed a program that now serves as a model for other children's homes across the nation."

— The Honorable John J. Duncan Jr., United States Congress

"Wears Valley Ranch has helped to meet a desperate situation. We hope that all who hear it will support it with your prayers and, as you can, financially."

— Dr. Billy Graham

The Difference You Make

How WVR changes
a child's story

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Family-style homes on campus

Each home has devoted houseparents and functions as a family, and students live in bedrooms, not dorms.

K–12

Accredited school on campus

St. Andrew's School provides individualized education — every child learns differently.

100%

Donor funded — no government dollars

Which means every partner like you is personally sustaining this ministry.

35+

Years of changing lives

Generations of children have been inspired to follow Christ, healed from the past and equipped to reach their full potential.

The Need

Children in crisis
are waiting

Every year, thousands of children enter the foster care system. In Knox County alone, there are dozens of medically confirmed cases of child abuse annually — and hundreds more go unreported.

Wears Valley Ranch offers an early intervention alternative for children all over the country, not just Tennessee. Voluntary placement. A real home. Individualized school. Biblical counseling. Horses, recreation, and a community of people who genuinely care.

Bryan and Leslie's new roles in development and marketing exist to ensure WVR can reach more donors, serve more children, and grow this ministry for the next generation. Your partnership with them makes all of that possible.

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The Ask

Half a salary,
fully funded by faith

As WVR support staff, Bryan and Leslie receive a salary through the ministry. However, their positions require them to personally raise 50% of that salary through their own network of individual partners.

This model keeps WVR accountable to its donors and ensures that every staff member is personally invested in the ministry's fundraising health. It also means that partners like you are directly sustaining Bryan and Leslie's ability to serve.

No contribution is too small. Monthly givers of $25, $50, $100 or more add up quickly — and consistent monthly support is the most powerful way you can partner with them.

Become a Monthly Partner

Support Goal

Help Bryan & Leslie reach their fundraising target

35% raised so far Goal: 50% of salary
Full annual salary Provided by WVR
Amount to be raised 50% of salary
Currently raised ~35% — growing!
Still needed ~15% — your chance to help
Give Monthly — Close the Gap

Choose Your Way to Give

Every gift sustains
the mission

Whether you give monthly or make a one-time gift, your partnership with Bryan and Leslie directly funds their ability to serve WVR — and through them, the children at the Ranch.

Most Impactful
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Monthly Giving

The most powerful way to partner. A recurring monthly gift — even $25 or $50 — provides reliable, sustained support that allows Bryan and Leslie to plan and serve with confidence.

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One-Time Gift

Make a single gift of any amount today. Every one-time donation goes directly toward Bryan and Leslie's support goal and the broader mission of Wears Valley Ranch.

Give a One-Time Gift →
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Your Gift Is Tax-Deductible

Wears Valley Ranch is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations — monthly or one-time — are tax-exempt to the fullest extent permitted by law. You will receive a giving statement for your records.

Questions? We'd
love to hear from you.

Bryan and Leslie are happy to share more about their story, WVR's ministry, or how your partnership would make a difference. Reach out any time — they genuinely love connecting with potential partners.

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info@wvr.org — reach Bryan & Leslie directly
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(865) 429-5437 — Wears Valley Ranch main office
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wvr.org — learn more about the full ministry

Find WVR

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100 One Fine Place
Sevierville, TN 37862

Nestled in Wears Valley, adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park — one of the most beautiful settings imaginable for healing and hope.