A Biblical solution to health care since 1994
The Pittenger family prepares monthly newsletter for mailing.
1994 Humble beginning
Founder Ted Pittenger responds to God’s call and starts Samaritan Ministries International. Ten households start sharing medical needs.
1995 First big test
The ministry passes its first real financial test as members share a $10,000 medical need. The need is met in full.
2004 The ministry grows
As membership reaches 10,000 households and the number of employees increase, the need for a larger space was apparent, leading to the purchase of a building in Peoria, Illinois.
2010 Direct sharing protected
The Affordable Care Act required most US citizens to have health insurance. Members of health care sharing ministries are given an exemption from the mandate.
2013 Morning Center opens
Samaritan Ministries opens new doors to provide Christ-centered prenatal through postpartum maternity care to women in need.
2019 Celebrating 25 years
Samaritan Ministries celebrates 25 years of service to its members, as Christians bear one another’s burdens through health care sharing.
A heart of service
Samaritan Ministries is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors. Leadership throughout the ministry is committed to honoring God and fostering a Biblical community through health care.
Our leadership team
Ted Pittenger
Founder and Chairman of the Board
Mark Zander
Chief Executive Officer
Will Cooper
Chief Operating Officer
Douglas Winkler
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Grimm
Chief Talent Officer
Brian Heller
Chief Legal Counsel
Anthony Hopp
Chief Purpose Officer
Rob Waldo
Vice President of Member Services
God is weaving a tapestry that involves each of our lives. God is building His Kingdom, and we get to participate by joining Him in His work.
Ted A. Pittenger, Founder, Samaritan Ministries International