What we are all about!

Ryan Thomas
    
spent over twenty years in the banking industry. In the midst of those years, he dreamed and discovered he wanted to do something more impactful with his life. This has weighed heavily on his heart because he often says, "as undeserving as I am, God has continued to show me grace and mercy."
Thankfully, we do not have to be perfect to serve a perfect God. It is through our actions; we will express our faith and love to a hurting world.

"Opportunities are limitless to those with a limitless imagination." 

 Nekesha Thomas

is a wife and mother of two wonderful sons. She is an Oklahoma native, but has lived in Texas for many years. She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Texas Tech, and has worked in the medical field for over 20 years.  
Nekesha enjoys hanging with family and friends, traveling, watching movies, trying new things and is determined to learn Spanish one day.
Nekesha loves the Lord and it is her mission to share his love through her actions. She lives by her late Pop-Paw’s favorite saying, "Talk is Cheap!" because it holds true today.
"We never know what people are going through and life is precious, so it is up to us to show each other love, grace and kindness, which aids in mental stability for us all!"

Volya Helm

In my life I’ve faced many obstacles, but one constant is the Lords unwavering love! Being a part of 27Strong will give me a chance to share my love of art as a vehicle for youth to express themselves in ways to work through any mental health hurdle. I feel so blessed and excited for our youth to be heard and seen through conversation, paint and a canvas as their story is told creatively.

Marcus Thomas

 is a husband and father of three with over twenty years in finance and sales. His love for people is only surpassed by his love for the things of God.   He worked tirelessly for years as a youth director for kids ministry.  It is his heart’s desire that those he serves in any capacity will see the continuous love of Jesus Christ through him and 27Strong. 

Natalie Thomas 

is a Vice President in the financial service operations industry.   Natalie has over 20 years of bank operations and leadership experience starting as an associate/clerk.  In her career, she has managed five different operational teams of up to 100 employees.  For over ten years she’s lead a variety of community events associated corporate sponsored volunteerism and diversity programs. 

Alexis Thomas 

 is on the road to becoming a doctor. She has had this desire since

she was five years old and will be attending the program of naturopathic medicine

at Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Tempe, AZ. She desires now more

than ever to become not just any doctor, but God’s doctor, allowing him to use her

in whatever way he sees fit. She currently walks out this call on Instagram where

she cultivates ‘Prescribing.Prayer’. She lives life to the fullest

and believes that every moment, good or bad, should be celebrated as it serves as a

blessing or one of the greatest lessons that will develop and shape us to be more

like Christ. This attitude comes in handy working in event designing.