Our Culture

Beloved: Not Forgotten was started from a desire to follow God’s leading and direction. The organization belongs to God; it is His project, His heart. As such, we have not taken responsibility for the services we provide lightly. Our Guiding Principles are as follows:

  • At Beloved: Not Forgotten, consistency, dependability, and respect are keys to building trust. We show up, bond together, and remain united for as long as it takes.

  • We believe that every person struggles with some sin. We will focus our relationship with the individual based on their heart instead of their behavior. It is through grace that God changes lives.

  • We believe that every person is an expert of themselves. We will notice, discover, and appreciate the best in every individual, building on the unique strengths already present.

  • We acknowledge that every life has experienced brokenness. Therefore, it is our high goal to embrace the brokenness with others.

  • We believe we are one part of a greater whole. We continually form networks in the fight against domestic sex trafficking. We seek to learn from others and to be team builders of solidarity whose united goal is to work wisely in abolition.

  • We acknowledge the complex battle in the abolishing of domestic sex trafficking and the multi-faceted levels of influence necessary to gain victory over it. Yet, we remain centered to the call of restoration and will utilize all available resources to this end.

  • Healing is hard work and worthy of acknowledgement. Therefore, within Beloved: Not Forgotten we continually celebrate the fruit that healing produces.

  • We believe that the healing of one is for the many, and we acknowledge that if it takes a village to raise a child it takes an army to restore one. To accomplish this, we depend on each other by offering and receiving help, living genuinely, and giving unconditional love.

  • We believe that what has been stolen can be given back, what feels dead can come to life, what is broken can be made new, what feels stained can be cleansed. Therefore, we will use a grace-based model to empower and equip each participant to live a life of hope and possibilities.

  • We believe that safety offers an environment of trust. Therefore, it is vital to protect identities, physical and psychological well-beings, and personal information. Together the staff and the participant will develop a “safe contact list” to maintain everyone’s safety if one has not already been developed.

  • We believe that the greatest honor of life is to be an agent of grace that illuminates the Light of Jesus to the world. Therefore we will, through the power of The Resurrection in us, believe, receive, and do what the word says. All of these are based on our foundation in Christ. We see these as the driving force for our desired projected outcomes. Though we have guidelines in place, we do not resort to legalism as that creates a burden rather than freedom.

Our Board of Directors

  • Linda McGinnity

    PRESIDENT

    Linda is a mortgage loan originator and has worked in the field for over 30 years. She loves helping people realize the dream of home ownership. She has also done sales and marketing for over 30 years. For the past seven years, Linda has also operated a Mary Kay business from her home. She is the mother of two daughters and four grandchildren.

    Linda has previous experience serving on the board of directors for La Casa of Goshen’s board for two years. She was the president of the River Commons HOA, served on the Parade of Homes Committee for the Elkhart County Builders Association, and in 2020 served as president of the Parade of Homes. Her heart for women who have been human trafficked makes her a good fit for the Beloved board.

  • Karis Cornell

    MEMBER AT-LARGE

    Karis’s greatest accomplishment in life is being a mother of two boys and grandmother to one grandson. She has a background in education and human resources. She has taught Psychology and Sociology at Indiana Institute of Technology for the past 7 years. Some of her previous employment includes working in community corrections where she taught classes to prisoners who were adjusting from prison life back into society. She has done some counseling and loves helping people in whatever capacity she can.

  • Stacey Pollard

    SECRETARY

    Stacey and her husband have been married for thirteen years and reside in Elkhart, Indiana. She has worked as an Accounts Payable Representative for the past ten years. In the past, she has also worked in direct sales. Her passions include fundraising and coordinating events.

  • Fred Clemons

    MEMBER AT-LARGE

    Fred grew up in upstate New York as one of a family of 7 children.  He graduated from Goshen College in 1976, and from Northwestern University School of Physical Therapy in 1980. He spent his whole career working as a Physical Therapist and retired in 2021.

    Fred has been a CASA representative in the juvenile court system and has worked with middle school aged children through his local church. He has experience sitting on church boards for both small and large congregations. He and his wife have been married for 40+ years and are the parents of 6 children.

  • Sara Kehrer

    TREASURER

    Sara is an experienced HR Professional with a demonstrated history of working with nonprofit organizations and churches. She possesses an MBA with a concentration in HR and is certified by the Society for Human Resources Management. Skilled in human resources management, benefits, staffing, onboarding, organizational structure, performance management, regulatory compliance and customer service centers Sara is passionate about using her experience, education and talent to serve others and honor God.