I was just trusting God that this was a ministry that I would one day be a part of.”Įventually, Lynsi filed for the nonprofit tax exemption to set up the ministry.
This idea for the Army of Love came up, and it was a vision of hope for me.
“My heart just started breaking for people, and I felt I needed to be a voice for the voiceless, to fight for those who won’t fight for themselves. But as she prayed one day, Isaiah 61 came to mind and an idea overwhelmed her: But God’s grace helped her thorugh that time, and she came to realize that only Jesus could fill the needs of her heart.īecause of the unsuccessful marriages, she says she didn’t feel qualified to serve God in ministry. Lynsi’s storyĪs Lynsi shared in Decision magazine, the death of her father when she was 17 rocked her “to the core.” Lynsi says she tried to fill the void of her dad’s love with “unhealthy relationships and other worldly pursuits.” After a “very tumultuous” third marriage, Lynsi says she hit bottom. And they know what that desperation feels like. Lynsi and Sean’s story is one of healing and thankfulness - as well as the desire to share God’s love with others who are desperate for hope. The couple considers their marriage and ministry as no small gifts, given the struggles both have experienced in their lives. But the fact that His grace has given me you has made me love Him even more.’ “ “ ‘I never thought I could love God more. She now sees her marriage and life as evidence of God’s unfathomable grace - a grace she wants others to experience. But once Lynsi was able to feel whole as a person, not needing the love of a man, and was able to accept God’s healing over loss in her life, everything changed. Business success and wealth didn’t lessen the impact of losing her father or prevent the pain of three failed marriages. Just eight years ago, Lynsi saw herself as pretty broken, even though she was the billionaire president of the popular burger chain. When In-N-Out Burger owner Lynsi Snyder met Sean Ellingson, she didn’t know the result would be a loving marriage and the chance to serve God together through their ministry called Army of Love. But that was the hope-filled outcome - and it’s not something the 39-year-old CEO takes for granted.
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