Helping God's people with resources to better their lives and the lives of around them.
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Together we can make a difference
Current Giving Goals
Transitional Living Facilities
We are raising funds for 3 separate buildings to house students. Each facility can be built at discounted rate of $20,000.
Dedicated individuals committed to serving our community with compassion
Kenny Ball - CEO / Executive Director
Restoration, relationships, and renewal. I feel like my life breathes this. After more than 20 years lost in addiction, homelessness, and repeated near-death experiences, I reached a place where I had nothing left but to cry out to God. What followed was a complete transformation. Through faith, recovery, and God’s grace, my life was rebuilt from the ground up. Today, I have restoration with my children, a God-centered marriage, and the privilege of leading others through the same kind of recovery that once saved my life. What was once broken has been made new.
Kendra Ball - Certified Life Coach/Health Director
Hello! Im Kendra Ball! I am a woman redeemed by God's grace and shaped by a journey of healing. Afater walking through a seven-year battle with an eating disorder, I learned firsthand that restoration is possible and that God meets us even in our deepest brokenness. What once felt like defeat became a testimony of His faithfulness and mercy. My life is rooted in my love for God, who is the foundation of who I am and the guide for how I live. I am deeply grateful for my husband, whom I love wholeheartedly, and for the gift of marriage that reflects patience, commitment, and grace. Today, I live with gratitude and a deep desire to honor God in all things, carrying my story as evidence that healing, hope, and new life are always within reach.
Rob Hesser - Community Relations Director
I’m originally from California but have spent most of my life in Indiana. After struggling with addiction as an adult, I entered recovery over 10 years ago through the same recovery center founded by my longtime friend , Kenny. That experience completely changed my life and gave me a passion for helping others find healing, hope, and a stronger relationship with Christ.Over the years, I’ve worked in a variety of fields, most recently in business, but I’ve always felt called to help people who are struggling and remind them that change is possible. Recently, God aligned the timing for Kenny and I to step into this mission together, and I felt led to move to Tennessee to pursue that calling.I’m a proud father of two boys and incredibly grateful for the support of my loved ones and my gorgeous fiancé as I continue this journey of faith, recovery, and service to others. here
Chris Taylor - Assistant Program Director
I was raised in Sparta, Tennessee, and from an early age I experienced pain, addiction, abuse, and rejection firsthand. But through every season of my life, one thing has remained true: the love of Jesus changes everything. Raised by a praying single mother, I learned what faith looked like in real life and how to trust God even through hardship.Over the years, God has taken what was broken in me and turned it into purpose. I taught myself to play guitar, began leading worship at a young age, and have spent much of my life serving in ministry through music, mentorship, and outreach. My passion is helping people encounter healing, freedom, and identity in Christ.I believe no one is too broken or too far gone for God to restore, and that ministry is ultimately about people experiencing the real love of Jesus.
Erica Downs - Administrator
My name is Erica, and I have served in Recovery Ministry for 14 years. I was introduced to drugs at a very young age, which eventually led to IV drug use. In the midst of my addiction, I came to know the Lord—and He set me free from addiction and everything that life once held. He met me in that broken place, restored my life, and gave me far more than I ever deserved. Today, I live a blessed life, free from the bondages of addiction, and I am the grateful mother of four beautiful children.
Kenneth Bolin - Marketing Director / Program Director
My name is Kenneth Bolin, and I'm from South Carolina. I lived in addiction for over 20 years, doing anything I could to feed it. Through God's love, mercy, and grace, I have been set free. Today, I live each day with purpose—pointing others to the One who set me free.
Ira Stancel - Missions Facilitator
For more than 20 years, fear controlled my life, and addiction held me in bondage for over 15. I tried treatment centers and different programs, but nothing could truly change me. In 2016, I cried out to God, and He led me to a faith-based ministry where I received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. From that moment on, my life was completely transformed.Today, I have the privilege of standing alongside my brothers in Christ, helping others find the same freedom God freely gave me — freedom from myself. Jesus is King
Charles Caldwell - Property & Grounds Manager
My name is Charles Caldwell. For more than 20 years, I was bound by addiction and the chaos that came with the choices I made. But God had a different plan for my life. Through His grace, I’ve found freedom, restoration, and a new purpose.Today, I have the privilege of standing alongside my brothers at Good Samaritan Ministries, serving others and walking in what God has called me to do. I’m thankful that God met me where I was and led me to this ministry. All glory belongs to Him.
Eddie Correa - Director of Construction & Project Manager
I’ve known Kenny for over 15 years. For a season, God took us down separate paths so He could get both of our attention and work in our lives individually. Years later, God brought us back together, but this time I saw a completely different path in Kenny’s life — one centered on serving Christ and serving others.When we reconnected, I felt led to come alongside him and help support the mission God had placed before him. With the skills and experience God has given me in construction and working with my hands, I chose to use those gifts to help build a place where people can encounter hope, healing, and true victory in Christ.I’m also a proud father of four incredible children and one beautiful grandchild. Today, I truly believe life is worth living — not just for myself, but for God and for others.
Make a way through Giving
Not everyone has the time to serve—but a willing heart can still make a difference. When you partner with us through giving, you help restore hope and provide real support for those overcoming addiction, incarceration, and homelessness.
