Who We Are
Our Mission
Leap Community equips individuals and churches in the Appomattox area through biblical teaching, Spirit-led discipleship, and Gospel-centered outreach that leads to spiritual transformation and unifies the church.
Our Core Values
Jesus Is Everything
All of life, all of mission, and all we do is centered on Jesus.
Prayer & Presence
We depend on the Holy Spirit through prayer, listening, and obedience.
Multiply & Mature
We desire to grow deep in faith while making disciples who make disciples.
Spirit-Led Service
We serve our community with compassion, humility, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Our Vision
We envision a people and a united church fully surrendered to Jesus, leaping into the resurrection power of the Holy Spirit and making disciples.
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Leap Community brings churches in the Appomattox area together around the shared mission of Jesus through discipleship, prayer, and Gospel-centered outreach. By serving side by side and growing together in faith, we seek to strengthen unity within the Church and impact our community with the hope of the Gospel.
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We host outreach gatherings that create welcoming environments for worship, connection, prayer, and Gospel proclamation within the community.
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Our discipleship groups help individuals grow spiritually through biblical teaching, accountability, prayer, and authentic community.
Our Team
Robin Foutz
Executive Director & Ministry Leader-
Robin Foutz is the founder and Executive Director of Leap Community, a ministry devoted to equipping, discipling, and unifying the Church while creating spaces for people to encounter the life-changing presence of Jesus. Alongside her husband and ministry partner, Nate, Robin is passionate about seeing spiritual renewal take root throughout Appomattox and the surrounding region.
Robin and Nate moved to Appomattox in 2017 with a deep sense that God was calling them to invest in the community through prayer, service, and relationships. Since then, they have faithfully sought to follow His leading, believing that God desires to bring unity to His Church and draw people to Himself in powerful ways.
Married to the love of her life, Nate, Robin is the proud mother of three adult children. Their family's journey has been marked by both profound challenges and remarkable displays of God's faithfulness. When their youngest son, Elisha, was twelve years old, he suffered a traumatic brain injury after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle. Today, Elisha continues to require full-time care, yet his contagious joy and unwavering spirit serve as a daily reminder of God's grace and goodness.
Through every season of life, Robin has seen God's faithfulness firsthand. Her heart is to help others encounter Jesus, grow in authentic discipleship, and experience the transforming power of the Gospel. She believes the best days are ahead for Appomattox and is committed to seeing God move mightily throughout the community for generations to come.
Nate Foutz
Ministry Leader & Co-Founder-
Nate Foutz is a devoted husband, father, business owner, and ministry leader who serves alongside his wife, Robin, in the mission of Leap Community. As the owner of a successful HVAC business, Nate brings a servant's heart, strong leadership, and a practical approach to ministry that reflects his deep commitment to both people and community.
Married to Robin, his partner in life and ministry, Nate is the proud father of three adult children. Through life's joys and challenges, he has remained a steady source of strength and faith for his family. His love for Jesus and unwavering trust in God's faithfulness have shaped the way he leads both at home and in ministry.
Nate has a deep passion for worship and creating space for people to encounter the presence of God. He believes wholeheartedly in the vision and calling God has placed on Leap Community and is committed to seeing the Church united and the Gospel proclaimed throughout Appomattox and the surrounding region.
Since moving to Appomattox, Nate has embraced the community with a heart to serve, encourage, and invest in the people God has placed around him. Whether through ministry, business, or everyday relationships, his desire is to see lives transformed by Jesus and to be part of what God is doing in this generation.
Nate believes that God is at work in Appomattox and that the local Church has a vital role to play in bringing hope, healing, and revival to the community. His prayer is to see people from every background encounter Christ, discover their purpose, and become part of God's story in this region.
