The Schott Family
Landon and Heather Schott were married in 2005 and began a life committed to building the Kingdom of God and making Jesus Famous. Landon and Heather have over a decade of experience in youth and young adult ministry teaching a generation to live a life passionately pursuing God. Over the last ten years, Landon and Heather have authored top-selling books while traveling the nation ministering prophetically at churches, conferences, and crusades to the young and old alike. They planted Mercy Culture Church with a desire to prioritize the presence of God above everything else, and to help people connect with God daily.
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HEATHER
Heather’s focus this past year was to prioritize family time, conversations, joy and to be “in the moment” with each other. She has enjoyed leading Payton in bigger conversations about life as she’s growing up. She loved listening to her children talk about their days, funny moments, dreams, struggles, and more. Stopping to listen was precious time as a family this year. In stewarding the word of expanding territory with an incredible team, Mercy Culture’s very first Marked Women’s Conference, where thousands of women gathered to encounter Jesus, was launched on June 24, the day Roe v. Wade was overturned, something Heather and many others had been praying for, for many years! At Marked Conference, Heather also relaunched her book, Unscarred, and it has brought deliverance and healing to so many. The Justice Residences broke ground, the curriculum for the Residences is in the final stages, and almost one hundred Advocates were raised up and have graduated so that every Survivor will have their own Advocate! It was a year that dreams from the last decade were birthed and began to expand Kingdom territory.
Landon’s personal goal this past year was to steward the prophetic word of expanding territory over his family even better than stewarding it over the church. He intentionally focused on his relationship with Heather, saying, “I feel like I’ve fallen in love with her all over again.” He is coaching his son’s sports team and having fun deepening the relationship between his boys. Consistent daddy-daughter dates have been a priority for keeping a close relationship with his daughter, Payton, as well as sweet conversations near bedtime. Landon has been so blessed this year by seeing the fruit of investing in spiritual leaders. From the Spiritual Leadership School to the pastors network, he has loved watching leaders grow in God. His greatest joy in life is feeling the pleasure of the Lord and he has determined in his heart to stay faithful to hear God and obey with his family and with Mercy Culture!
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PAYTON
Payton spiritually grew in wisdom and discernment a lot this year. She's justice-driven and passionate about the house of the Lord. She wants to be there every time the doors are open and be the last to leave! She released a song that she wrote and recorded with friends called "Hold Me Up" on her 11th birthday that's streaming on all platforms! She played volleyball, basketball, and softball, and she's thriving at her school, Mercy Culture Preparatory!
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PRESTON
Preston discovered his love for sports this year. He's driven to learn and get better. He loves having his dad as a coach, and it's created a special bond between them. He's also thriving in school and enjoys math the most. This year, his heart has become more sensitive to the Lord, and he has shown a love for prayer. He has big faith to ask the Lord for anything; from lots of snow in Texas (which the Lord has answered in the last couple of years) to healing and salvation for the homeless.
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PORTER
Porter is our family comedian. He keeps us laughing non-stop with silly faces and voices, bringing joy to us and so many that are around him. He is a passionate worshipper and wakes up every morning or from naptime singing, "Fear go! Holy Spirit Come!" at the top of his lungs. He is a lover of life! This year he started Pre-K 3 at Mercy Culture Preparatory on his own decision and loves it.