Leadership

Meet the team advancing our mission
Recover America is guided by experienced leaders committed to equipping pastors, strengthening communities, and advancing Biblical solutions in the public square.

Dr. Rick Scarborough

President

  • Pastor, author, and national Christian leader with decades of influence across churches, education, media, and civic engagement.
  • Founder of Vision America and Recover America, equipping pastors to engage cultural and civic issues from a Biblical worldview.
  • Personally addressed 25,000+ pastors and faith leaders nationwide, encouraging them to be “salt and light” in the public square.
  • Gained national attention in the early 1990s after exposing explicit sex‑education content in a Texas public high school, sparking increased Christian involvement in local governance.
  • Encouraged believers to pursue public service, resulting in service on school boards, city councils, and in Congress; strong advocate for Biblically grounded school board leadership, particularly in Houston‑area ISDs.
  • Author of Enough Is Enough, Mixing Church and State God’s Way, Liberalism Kills Kids, and America in the Balance.
  • Host of the daily one‑minute radio commentary “That’s My Take”, airing on 300+ radio stations nationwide.
  • Featured in major media outlets including Larry King Live, Fox News, CNN’s God’s Warriors, and HBO’s Friends of God.
  • Former Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Pearland, Texas, where he baptized 2,000+ people, developed a 27‑acre campus, and launched a Christian academy and retirement center.
  • Led Bible studies for leaders in Congress, the State Department, and the Pentagon during his time in Washington, D.C.

Nicole Goin

Executive Assistant / Office Manager

  • Joined Recover America in May 2022 and plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s mission to mobilize pastors and their congregations.
  • Oversees and coordinates a wide range of responsibilities, ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient operation of the organization’s daily activities.
  • Brings a professional background in the legal field, contributing strong judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
  • Known for exceptional organizational skills, interpersonal communication, and problem‑solving ability, helping keep staff, leadership, and initiatives aligned.
  • Highly committed to service, Nicole consistently puts others first and works tirelessly to ensure Recover America operates at full capacity and effectiveness.

Bill Gattis

Planning and Development

  • Austin native and graduate of the University of Texas, earning a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with honors.
  • Retired after a 38‑year career with ExxonMobil and its predecessor companies, bringing extensive experience in strategic planning, operations, and execution.
  • Plays a key role in the planning and implementation of Recover America’s national outreach strategy, helping equip pastors and lay leaders to respond to their civic responsibilities as Christians.
  • Provides research, editorial support, and content development for Dr. Rick Scarborough’s daily radio commentaries, “That’s My Take.”
  • Combines technical expertise, organizational insight, and a commitment to Biblical values to support the long‑term mission and growth of Recover America.

Bonnie Wallace

Legislative Liaison

  • Joined Recover America in May 2025 as Legislative Liaison, supporting efforts to protect children from sexually explicit materials in public institutions.
  • Began her advocacy work in 2021 after discovering sexually explicit content placed in the children’s section of a Texas county library, prompting her to take action to safeguard minors.
  • Served on the Llano County Library Advisory Board and was named—along with county elected officials—in litigation that became a nationally significant legal case. The lawsuit ultimately resulted in a landmark victory affirming libraries’ authority to relocate sexually explicit materials out of children’s sections, with both the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the right of libraries to remove books from their shelves.
  • Has traveled to 100+ cities across Texas, educating parents, community leaders, and local officials on how to identify inappropriate content and respond effectively.
  • Works closely with Texas legislators to help research, inform, and support legislation aimed at protecting children’s innocence.
  • Regularly partners with pastors and community advocates to raise awareness and equip citizens to engage responsibly at the local and state levels.
  • Bonnie considers her work a calling and is committed to empowering others to take informed, principled action on behalf of children and families.