What is Legacy Place?
MEET OUR FOUNDERS
Their Story
For Jason and Bonnie Ruth Rolf, Legacy Place Retreat is more than a nonprofit—it is the embodiment of their personal journey, faith, and unwavering commitment to strengthening marriages amid profound loss.
Married for 24 years and deeply rooted in ministry, Jason and BR have spent 19 of those years navigating the painful road of infertility, ultimately facing the reality of childlessness by circumstance. Yet, instead of allowing their pain to define them, they chose to transform it into a purpose that would uplift others. They know firsthand the silent grief, the unspoken questions, and the emotional toll that infertility, miscarriage, and child loss can place on a marriage. Through Legacy Place, they are committed to ensuring that couples not only endure these trials but emerge stronger—flourishing in their faith, their marriages, and their purpose.
With extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and church-building, Jason and BR have spent decades cultivating ministries that bring lasting impact to individuals and communities. Their hearts beat for those who feel unseen in their struggles, providing a sanctuary where couples can heal, reconnect, and redefine what legacy means beyond biological parenthood.
Meet Our Board
Javier & Danielle Mendoza
Javier and Danielle Mendoza, founders of Connect Global and lead pastors of Hills Global Church, are seasoned mission leaders tackling poverty, hunger, and education gaps worldwide. Certified in missions and trained in leadership, they’ve served in Haiti, Honduras, Thailand, and beyond, sharing Jesus’ love practically. Javier shapes organizational vision, while Danielle brings extensive experience in asset management, operations, and strategic development. As ordained ministers, they serve on Legacy Place’s board, believing in its mission to encourage, equip, and resource couples facing infertility and loss. Based in Tampa Bay, they raise their daughter Saige amid a life of service.
Bobby & Rose Bogard
Serving in ministry for over 50 years, Bobby and Rose have built legacy ministries across the United States. Both have served in the local church providing training, resources, one-on-one coaching, strategic planning, and oversight of multi-million-dollar church expansions. Bobby currently serves on multiple church and nonprofit boards offering sage advice and mentoring for Lead Pastors and Chief Executives. Rose and Bobby have always been multi-generational leaders with a passion for each generation to fulfill its mission. Legacy Place has captured their hearts as they have walked alongside the Rolf’s journey of infertility and childlessness.
BARREN NOT BROKEN PODCAST
The Rolf’s launched a podcast in 2020 called Barren Not Broken where they share their journey of 19 + years of infertility, miscarriage & childlessness not by choice. While also encouraging others they can have hope in the midst of what seems like darkness. They desire to come alongside couples who are facing this trauma to encourage and equip them to live strong healthy marriages in spite of the deep pain this journey can inflict.