Phillip Wurster, Director
phillipw@spiritoffaithadoptions.org
(419) 843-5355
Phillip received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Toledo. He is an member of McCord Road Christian Church where he has served as an elder and small group leader. He is the Vice-President of Friends of Russian Orphans, a Christian charitable organization dedicated to demonstrating the love of Christ to Russian orphans and their caregivers through practical assistance and friendship programs. This venture caused Phill to sense God’s calling to commit his entire career to serving orphans. Thus, in 2006, Phill established “Spirit of Faith Adoptions,” a domestic and international adoption agency. He and his wife, Lisa, are the parents of four children. Their two youngest sons were adopted from Russia.

Stacy Braun, Assistant Director
stacy@spiritoffaithadoptions.org
(330) 315-5077
Stacy began working in adoption as a Birth Parent Counselor in 1994.  She obtained her Bachelor of Psychology degree from the Ohio State University and a Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of Dayton.   She has helped to guide many families, both biological and adoptive, through the domestic and international adoption processes.  Stacy oversees all aspects of Pre-Adoption education and Home Study preparation as well as Post Adoptive Services.  As a Certified Adoption Assessor, she conducts domestic and international home studies and provides support for families before and after the adoptions.  Her passion is that all children need and deserve dedicated parents whom they can count on to meet their needs for stability, unconditional love, encouragement and support throughout their lifetime. Belonging in a family is part of God's plan and adoption unites children and parents forever.  

Christa Thomas, Director of Pregnancy Coordination
christa@spiritoffaithadoptions.org
Expectant Parent Helpline:  866-414-3021
Christa Thomas has been an adoption coordinator since 1999. Christa has worked with many birth mothers assisting brave women in making their own adoption plan for their child.  Christa also gives support to the adoptive families during the process.  She oversees all aspects of birth planning, including Adoption Coordinators.  Christa cherishes her adoption work as her ministry and puts her whole heart into every adoption.  

Olga Rafidi graduated from Walsh University where she received a BA in Psychology and an MA in Counseling and Human Development. She has been involved in the maternity & adoption field for almost 7 years. Olga has a passion for adoptions; for both the birth and adoptive families, and their path that lead them to each other. Most importantly, for the infants that need good, stable and loving homes. Adoption is more than work, it is a ministry; and she has witnessed God’s hand at work in every adoption she managed.