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The Vision Takes Shape

May 29, 2026

Living Water Community Clinic was the vision of Pastor Adam Colson. As he reflected on Matthew 10:8 — “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers… freely you have received, freely give” — he was moved to open a free clinic that would do just that.

Pastor Adam Colson

A committee was immediately established to move forward and make that vision a reality. Many people and organizations stepped up to help bring this vision to life. The Living Water Community Clinic opened its doors to patients in less than a year from concept to reality — something normally unheard of. Now, 10 years later, our doors are still open.

We believe in treating our patients with kindness, compassion, and integrity. We are staffed by professional medical, dental, counseling, and spiritual volunteers.

Some of our firsts:

  • Our first Medical Director was Dr. Thomas Reynolds.
  • Our first provider was Elizabeth Sullivan, NP.
  • Our first nurse was Bonita Hughes, RN.
  • Our first Board of Directors Chair was Sean Barden.
  • Our first counselors were Pastor Tom Schafer and Carolyn Graham.
  • Our first Executive Director was Debbie McInnis.

We started with over 50 volunteers who helped support the clinic in every role, including medical, counseling, spiritual, administrative, and more.