Ruhamah Rylander

Ruhamah Rylander is the Founder/Executive Director of Keturah’s Haven. She volunteered at Pregnancy Help Centers in both Deltona, Florida and Katy, Texas from 2003 to 2016. At these centers is where she saw women who were abused, and discarded, and left to live on the street while they are pregnant. It was while mentoring a young woman at the Pregnancy Help Center in Katy, who was 8 months pregnant and on the verge of becoming homeless, that God gave her the vision to establish a home specifically for women who are pregnant and homeless in the Katy, and surrounding areas.

In preparation for this vision, she and her husband David worked with Life House of Houston who employed them as house parents at their Richmond campus from November 2016 to November 2017. During this time, 23 babies were saved from being aborted. The house in Richmond was closed after Hurricane Harvey. However, the vision remained clear ”there is still a need for a home to be established in the area”.

Being obedient to the call, she hopes to achieve this vision with assistance from willing hearts and hands.

Ruhamah and her husband, David presently worship at Parkway Fellowship Church in Richmond, TX where they serve in several ministries. They are parents of 6 grown children and 9 grandchildren. Her motto is “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.” Proverbs 3: 5-6.

In the April 2017 issue of the Katy Magazine Ruhamah was listed as one of Katy's Top 100 Women.

Our Team

David Rylander

Stephanie Kallmeyer

David Rylander

David is semi-retired, doing handyman projects. He previously worked as a machinist for 14 years, as a drafting specialist with Westinghouse/Siemens for 19 years, and 3 years with BAE Systems in Sealy, Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1968, with a tour of duty aboard the U.S.S. Ranger, CVA61 in the the Tonkin Gulf during the Vietnam Conflict, and again aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga, CVA60 in the Mediterranean Sea during the 1967 Arab/Israeli conflict. David was a foster parent for seven years assisting in three adoptions and co-parenting 172 children. He has been happily married to Ruhamah since 2002. They have both co-partnered in leading several married small groups at their church, Parkway Fellowship. David's two favorite scriptures are John 15:16a Jesus said, "You did not choose Me, but I chose you, that you should go and bear fruit" and Matthew 28:20b, Jesus said, "I will be with you always even unto the end of the age."

Georgia Strong

Stephanie Kallmeyer

David Rylander

Georgia is a native Texan and has lived in Katy since 1977, where she and her husband raised their 6 children. She is a real estate broker in the area and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Biblical Studies and Theology at The Bible Seminary, here in Katy. She speaks at women’s conferences and teaches bible classes. Her passion is studying the word of God and showing others the love of Christ

Stephanie Kallmeyer

Native Texan since 1990

Grew up in KATY

Attended Stephen F. Austin

Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary studies

Member at Parkway Fellowship

Kindergarten Teacher

Been in Katy ISD since 2007

Married with two boys

Small Group Leader at Parkway Fellowship

Loves showing the love of Christ and ministering to others

Julius Adeniyi

Julius Adeniyi was born in the Northern Nigerian state of Kano. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Nigeria’s Premier University (University of Ibadan). After working for a few years in the Banking Industry, he relocated to the United States and obtained his Master of Accounting degree from the University of Houston-Clearlake. Since his graduation, Julius has worked with various companies within the Auditing and Accounting field. His previous jobs haven taken him to various countries all around the world including India, Vietnam, Australia, Switzerland, Britain, Gabon, and others. He is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information System Auditor and Chartered Global Management Accountant. He is currently employed as the Vice President & Corporate Controller of an Oil and Gas Water Midstream Company. Julius has lived in Houston for over 17 years with his beautiful wife of over 16 years and two beautiful daughters. His wife is the Kid’s Pastor at Parkway Fellowship-North Campus where they have been members for over 8 years. Julius has been a volunteer teacher in the Parkway Fellowship Kid’s Ministry for over 5 years. He was also a mentor at the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization for a few years. Julius enjoys spending time with his family. When he is not riding his bike with his family, he'll probably be at a golf course. Julius’ favorite Bible passage is 1 Corinthian 13: 9-12 “9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.”

Amy Mukavi

Julius Adeniyi

Amy is a Human Resources (HR) and Operations professional with over 18 years of experience in Africa and the Middle East. She has a master's degree in HR from the University of Wales, UK. She has been a Houston resident since 2016 and attends Parkway Fellowship Church, in Richmond, when she is not traveling for work. She is passionate about supporting women in

need.