Sharon Hawkins / President

Sharon Hawkins wants others to know that she is totally in love with Jesus. Through hardships, trials and blessings, she has learned that there is no end to His mercy, His grace and His faithfulness, there’s simply no better friend than Jesus. In 2008, she answered God’s calling to begin a Ministry called Grace in The Wilderness. She loves to encourage other people, and, through blogs, support groups, and conferences, she and others are encouraging women and teens to discover Christ in a new and deeper way, who they are in Him and His plan for their lives. Sharon’s the wife of her best friend, Scott. They live happily in the metropolis community of Dacusville, SC. Her son, Taylor, is married to her daughter-in-law, Reid. They have two precious children, Levi and Hadley. Her youngest son, Bradley met Jesus in November of 2021. There is not a day that goes by that she doesn’t long for his bear hugs and to hear his infectious laugh. Sharon has learned that, even in deepest sorrow, joy can exist because they both are rooted in love. She loves ministry, fun, writing, reading, hiking and spending time with God and her family and friends.

Reach Sharon Hawkins At: Sharon@wildernessgrace.org or (864) 380-2358.

Marie Pritchett / Vice President

Compassionate friend is the best way to describe Marie Pritchett. When someone’s in need, she’s the first one to offer a shoulder, a meal and a hug. Later, you can rest assured she’s carrying that burden for you straight to the throne. She has a close, personal relationship with her Father and there’s no question that she got her servant’s heart straight from Him. She has faced overwhelming adversity in the tragic death of her precious son, Josh, in 2005. Then, when another tragedy struck, she almost lost her daughter, Ali, just two years later, it was almost more than she could bear. In the midst of tragedy, in her darkest night, she discovered God’s amazing Grace In The Wilderness. God called her to share about her wilderness with others. Marie married her high school sweetheart, Joel and they live in Pickens, SC. They have been blessed with two wonderful children: Josh, who joyously awaits them in heaven and Ali Kent, who lives in Pickens, SC with her husband Calton and their two precious children, Brody and Andie Kate.

Reach Marie At: mariesctv@gmail.com or (864) 979-5281.