About Us
We are a 501 (c) (3) Private Foundation whose mission is to help support the spiritual and financial needs of Christian ministries and individuals worldwide through our various grant programs.
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Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
OUR TEAM
Board of Directors
Mrs. Becky Thompson - President
Rev. Bill Garrett- Vice President
Rev. Scott Barr - Treasurer
Mrs. Debbie Spanier - Secretary
Rev. R.D. Oliver
Mr. George Portele
Mrs. Stephanie Swann
Mrs. Becky Thompson
President / Executive Director
Becky Thompson is the daughter of Dr. Charles D. Johnson, the Founder of Shepherds for the Savior Foundation. She has been on the Board of Directors since 2005 and became President of the Board and Executive Director in 2011. Becky continues her father's legacy by leading the foundation with her strong Christian faith and integrity. She recently retired from Montgomery ISD after 30 years, starting as an interpreter to hearing-impaired students, advancing to Secretary to the high school Principal, Secretary to the Chief Financial Officer and finally Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations and Executive Director of Human Resources.
Becky and her husband, Dr. Terry Thompson, live in Montgomery. She now helps him with his ministry of lecturer, conference speaker and trainer for pastors and church leaders world-wide. She enjoys spending time with their two sons and their families which includes six grandkids.
Becky is passionate about pleasing the Lord in every area of her life. That passion is evident as she serves as President and Executive Director of Shepherds for the Savior.
Ms. Tracey Magee
Foundation Manager
Tracey Magee has served as the sole full-time employee of Shepherds for the Savior since its inception in 2005, managing all day-to-day operations. Prior to that, she worked for a non-profit organization for five years before it transitioned into this foundation. She has over 35 years administrative and ministry experience and has a BBA in General Business from Sam Houston State University.
Tracey has organized, led, and co-led different areas of Children's, Pre-teen and Youth Ministries, a Single Mom Ministry, and a Veterans Ministry. She has volunteered in several areas of church ministries and community outreaches and is currently involved in the Montgomery ISD mentoring program and North County Young Life.
Tracey lives in Montgomery with her two dogs and enjoys spending time with her two grown sons who are both completing graduate school. She is passionate in glorifying God by helping others based on her own experiences. She applies her spiritual gift of administration, along with her experience & education as Foundation Manager of Shepherds for the Savior.
History of Shepherds for the Savior
Shepherds for the Savior was formed in November of 2003 based on a vision that Dr. Charles D. Johnson had for over 20 years.
In 1983 Dr. Johnson, along with the help of several family members and friends began pursuing a TV license for the Conroe area. The idea behind the acquisition of the TV license was to have a local Christian-based TV station that would generate enough income to support his ministry of spreading the message of Jesus by supporting ministries worldwide.
The TV license was finally obtained in 1993. In 1997, the programming rights were sold and in 1998 KTBU TV Station went on the air. In January of 2004, the IRS recognized Shepherds for the Savior as a 501(c)(3) Private Foundation. In September of 2004, all stock in the TV license was sold and the proceeds were gifted to Shepherds for the Savior. The sale provided the funds for the foundation to help support the financial needs of Christian missions and ministries worldwide thus fulfilling the vision that Dr. Charles D. Johnson started in 1983.
Dr. Johnson served the Lord for more than 50 years in Christian leadership roles: preaching, teaching, and leading mission trips. His life was dedicated to the Lord and sharing the message of Jesus with everyone he met. He left a legacy of love and service for all who knew him. His vision continues to touch many lives and ministries today and will carry on for many years through the work of Shepherds for the Savior.