Walking Through Recovery | James’ Story
James grew up in a family struggling with addiction. During high school, James began experimenting with substances himself, leading to a lifestyle of drinking, smoking, and partying. His addiction escalated to the point where he prioritized alcohol and drugs over his family. “I was choosing going out with friends rather than taking care of my son,” he recalls, “and to me that just didn’t sit right.”
The turning point came after his marriage failed. James realized he wanted to provide his son with the stable home he never had growing up. He enrolled in Heartland Recovery, the same program his biological father came to which helped turn his life around.
Change came slowly as James found God, but the biggest change was witnessing his father’s Christ-like behavior and for that relationship to begin to heal. Over the next 12 months James mended relationships with his family, gained their respect, and most importantly is now able to be there for his son. “I’ll tell you from experience, 12 months means nothing to the rest of your life, so take the time put in the work to know God and become a new creation.”
Through the generosity of donors, Heartland is able to provide a residential recovery program without charge to people like James. If you know someone who is struggling, we would be happy to provide more information or connect to see if we can help. Simply get in touch using one of the contact options below.
Heartland Men’s Recovery Program
500 New Creation Road Newark, MO 63458
recoveryinfo@hland.net
573-633-5606 (Admissions Phone)
1-816-817-1802 (eFax)
More information: https://hlandrecovery.org/
Addiction and The Church Seminar
Jesus came to set the captives free, and we know that the church is called to be His hands and feet to help do just that.
Join Heartland Recovery, for this 1-day informational seminar on September 20, 2024. Our format is designed to provide church leaders with the knowledge and tools they need to help their congregation effectively identify, support, and welcome these individuals impacted by addiction and incarceration.
Click here to register online, or phone 573-633-5603 before 9/6/2024. The event is free, but your donation to offset costs is welcome.
Speakers for the event have a broad range of experience in areas which include licensed counseling, prison ministry, recovery programs and support groups, higher education, leading churches and outreach ministries, and more. Visit our Facebook page for details and updates.
Sponsored by Heartland Recovery, an outreach of CNS International Ministries, Inc.
Walking Through Recovery | Scott’s Story
A year ago, Scott visited his family at Christmas for what he thought would be the last time, feeling hopeless and planning to immediately leave to get more drugs. Scott had been caught in a vicious cycle of addiction, prison, treatment, and relapse. Before he could leave that Christmas his family staged an intervention. This was a turning point for him, and by the grace of God, he decided to change.
He committed to coming to Heartland Recovery, a long term program where a relationship with Jesus is the cornerstone to recovery. Though reading the Bible, praying, and building a relationship with Jesus Christ. Scott was transformed and he found hope. “Don’t give up, there is hope.” Scott says. “I’m a proven fact that Jesus is the answer.”
Many like Scott are caught in cycles of hopelessness, Heartland is here to help. We’ve removed one of the biggest roadblocks to taking that next step toward freedom—the cost of treatment—thanks to the generosity of donors who fully fund Heartland Recovery programs for men and women wanting to change. Call today.
Heartland Men’s Recovery Program
500 New Creation Road Newark, MO 63458
recoveryinfo@hland.net
573-633-5606 (Admissions Phone)
1-816-817-1802 (eFax)
More information: https://hlandrecovery.org/
Job Opening
Heartland Children & Youth Homes seeks Christian, husband and wife couples as House Parents who are responsible for caring and raising children and youth through a loving, nurturing household in a full-time capacity. House Parents are expected to shepherd youth through the many complexities of childhood and adolescence from a biblical worldview.
House Parents’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to, demonstrating a godly lifestyle, leading the household as unto the Lord, assisting the youth in academic development, and educating and equipping youth with foundational life skills. House Parents must possess a heart to serve and help children.
Many of these children come from broken families and various situations that necessitate House Parents to possess patience, self-control, and conflict de-escalation skills. This position is essential to the primary vision of CNS International Ministries to help hurting children.
Employment Benefits Package
- Sign on bonus: $3,000 per couple after 90 days of successful employment.
- Annual salary: $37,440 per person; paid biweekly.
- Housing, Utilities, and Food: Housing, Food and Utilities are provided at no-cost/full benefit to the House Parents with private, in-house living area.
- Community Life: Living and serving in an intentional, Christian community centered around a local church.
- Life Circumstances Time Off: Awarded annually per calendar year.
- Paid Personal Time Off: Awarded upon hire date, and each 1-year anniversary thereafter, in the amounts described in employee handbook.
- Respite Time Off: 5 days of respite per month.
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (with employer funded HSA): Employees contribute to the monthly premiums for this coverage.
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance: no cost to the employee.
- Life Insurance: no cost to the employee.
- Other Benefits: Holiday Pay, Funeral Pay, Christmas Bonus
Physical Requirements:
- Extensive standing. Extensive walking. Extensive movement (i.e., bending, squatting, turning, etc.). Working in/outdoors. Working extended hours. Being able to lift 25 lbs.
- Being able to climb stairs.
Minimal Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- Previous experience in Youth Ministry or Children related service (preferred)
- Class E driver’s license (required)
IMPORTANT NOTE: The company has a stringent substance abuse policy. We have a zero tolerance to alcohol, nicotine, and drugs.
For more information about this ministry, visit https://heartland-ministries.org/children-youth-homes/. If you think you may be a good fit for us, please send your resume to humanresources@hlcommunity.org.
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