When the World Fails: Addiction and the Church
What is addiction? How can the Church help? Should the Church help? The answer is yes, and there are some good reasons why.
Ministries
Love in the Time of COVID
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13:34) “A man with leprosy came and knelt before Read More
Prayers Welcome
Virginia Mennonite Missions creates prayer cards for their workers. This is mine. I welcome prayers for the effectiveness of my ministry, as well as for my and my family’s wellbeing Read More
It’s Official! I’m Now Appointed by Virginia Mennonite Missions
I’ve been appointed as a missionary by Virginia Mennonite Missions (VMM) for my work at Healing Refuge Fellowship. This means VMM will provide support in a number of areas, not Read More
Online Bible Study Begins!
It’s a strange, new world. Public gatherings aren’t happening. Schools, churches, and Twelve Step meetings are going online. And its time for our ministry to go online, too. I have Read More
Announcement: Our Schedule
Beginning January 21, 2020, we will meet at Parkview Mennonite Church, Room 19, 1600 College Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22802. (Enter through the “Fireplace Room” door.) All are welcome! Tuesday, 7:00 Read More
Documentary: Church of Felons
This is a good documentary on the drug crisis in rural America– specifically a particular county in Ohio. It explores the history and current situation of four addicts struggling to Read More
Progress Update
It’s been a busy few weeks, and we’ve made a lot of progress bringing Healing Refuge into reality. We’re now an established non-profit organization– with a bank account. We’re also waiting Read More
Catholic Ministry Uses Eucharist for Healing
Churches have the potential for great work in healing those in recovery. Unfortunately, few realize this potential. One Catholic ministry near Philadelphia began when concerned parishioners attended an early daily Read More