Meet our retreat speaker.

Laura Acuña

Laura Acuña is a speaker, author, Bible teacher, podcast host and certified professional life coach. She’s served as a women’s ministry leader in various capacities for over 25 years. A graduate of Liberty University, she earned a degree in Christian Counseling and a minor in Biblical Studies. She’s the co-founder of Sisters in Faith Ministries, a non-profit ministry to women in the Damascus, Maryland, area. Married to Pat, the two are the parents of three sons, and one daughter-in-love. They became first-time grandparents to Evelyn Grace (finally a girl!) in July 2021.
Laura challenges her sisters to grow up to become spiritually and emotionally mature. Her new book Still Becoming: Hope, Help and Healing for the Diet-Weary Soul was published in December 2022.
Laura is the host of the Still Becoming Podcast, which is available on all your favorite podcast platforms.

In her free time, you can find her babysitting Evie, hanging out with her hubby, shopping at vintage barns or out to coffee with a friend.

Meet our worship leader.

Andrea Huertas

Andrea Huertas is a Christian influencer who shares her testimony on different platforms to empower, and uplift others through her testimony. Andrea is a passionate worship leader at Eternal Life Embassy. She is also a vocal coach dedicated to helping individuals, worship leaders, worship teams reach their full vocal potential. Andrea uses her gifts to glorify Jesus, helping others to find their voice and path to salvation through faith.
Andrea recently visited GCN. Below you will find that service.

Shepherd's Spring Retreat Center

16869 Taylors Landing Road
Sharpsburg, Maryland 21782