OUR STORY

Born from pain. Built on faith. Designed for healing.

MEET OUR FOUNDERS

A woman and a man standing outside on a sidewalk, smiling at the camera. The woman is wearing glasses, a black top, black pants, and black flats. The man is wearing glasses, a black patterned shirt, and black pants, with his left arm raised and resting against the wall.

Their Story

For Jason and Bonnie Ruth Rolf, Legacy Place Retreat is more than a nonprofit; it is the embodiment of their personal journey, faith, and unwavering commitment to strengthening marriages amid profound loss.

Married for 24 years and deeply rooted in ministry, Jason and BR have spent 19 of those years navigating the painful road of infertility, ultimately facing the reality of childlessness by circumstance. Yet, instead of allowing their pain to define them, they chose to transform it into a purpose that would uplift others. They know firsthand the silent grief, the unspoken questions, and the emotional toll that infertility, miscarriage, and child loss can place on a marriage. Through Legacy Place, they are committed to ensuring that couples not only endure these trials but emerge stronger, flourishing in their faith, their marriages, and their purpose.

With extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and church-building, Jason and BR have spent decades cultivating ministries that bring lasting impact to individuals and communities. As speakers, podcasters, pastors, and certified financial and marriage coaches, they bring both heart and practical tools to every space they lead. Their passion is for the unseen and overlooked; especially couples navigating infertility, loss, and the ache of unmet expectations. Through Legacy Place, they offer a refuge where marriages can heal, grow stronger, and redefine legacy; not just as biological parenthood, but as a life built with purpose, faith, and deep connection.

EMAIL

Our Mission & Vision

Guiding principles that shape everything we do

Close-up of a couple holding hands in a wheat field during sunset.

Vision

Legacy Place exists to encourage couples facing infertility, childlessness & loss, equip them with the resources they need to build strong, healthy marriages, and empower them to shape a legacy that reaches beyond their circumstances.

A couple walks and holds hands on a sidewalk, smiling at each other. The woman wears a long floral dress and glasses, and the man wears a brown shirt, beige pants, and white sneakers. They walk past a store with string lights and potted plants outside.

Mission

We believe every couple can live with purpose, build a legacy rooted in Jesus no matter where they are in their story. We long to see couples thrive, not just survive, as they navigate the deep grief this journey can inflict.

A man and woman sharing a tender moment indoors, with the man gently holding the woman's head and the woman resting her head on his chest.

Values

Authenticity, biblical truth, compassionate care, community over isolation, and stewarding stories with honor and dignity.

Meet Our Board

A smiling woman with long brown hair, wearing a dark green jumpsuit with a bow headband, has her arm around a bearded man with gray hair, wearing a maroon sweater, khaki pants, and sneakers, standing on a grassy field with a fence and cloudy sky in the background.

Javier & Danielle Mendoza

Javier and Danielle Mendoza, founders of Connect Global and lead pastors of Hills Global Church, are seasoned mission leaders tackling poverty, hunger, and education gaps worldwide. Certified in missions and trained in leadership, they’ve served in Haiti, Honduras, Thailand, and beyond, sharing Jesus’ love practically. Javier shapes organizational vision, while Danielle brings extensive experience in asset management, operations, and strategic development. As ordained ministers, they serve on Legacy Place’s board, believing in its mission to encourage, equip, and resource couples facing infertility and loss. Based in Tampa Bay, they raise their daughter Saige amid a life of service.

A smiling older woman with short white hair and glasses, wearing a black blouse, sitting next to a smiling man with short gray hair and beard, wearing a black shirt, in a cozy indoor setting with a brick wall, potted plants, and a large window.

Bobby & Rose Bogard

Serving in ministry for over 50 years, Bobby and Rose have built legacy ministries across the United States. Both have served in the local church providing training, resources, one-on-one coaching, strategic planning, and oversight of multi-million-dollar church expansions. Bobby currently serves on multiple church and nonprofit boards offering sage advice and mentoring for Lead Pastors and Chief Executives. Rose and Bobby have always been multi-generational leaders with a passion for each generation to fulfill its mission. Legacy Place has captured their hearts as they have walked alongside the Rolf’s journey of infertility and childlessness.