Walking Through Recovery | Randy’s Story
“I was always sort of like a fan of God. I never really followed God,” Randy admits. It took another few years of trying to live in his own strength before he returned to Heartland Recovery. This time, he finally surrendered his street survival skills, trading the chaos for a deep, personal relationship with a Provider and Protector who gives him true, lasting peace.
Now, Randy is genuinely excited for his next chapter, completely done with leaning on his own understanding and ready to lean on a solid support system. He emphasizes that the key to lasting freedom is building a real relationship with God—talking to Him like a friend—rather than just calling on Him when things get rough. He warns others not to make the same mistake he did by keeping God at arm’s length: “If you don’t give your heart… you’ll just end up back in the same cycle again and again and again.”
If you are tired of the endless cycle and are ready to trade chaos for real, lasting peace, you don’t have to do it alone. Connect with Heartland Recovery to learn more about our 12-month program and start building a foundation that can genuinely change your future.
Heartland Men’s Recovery Program
📍 500 New Creation Road, Newark, MO 63458
📧 recoveryinfo@hland.net
📞 573-633-5606 (Admissions)
📠 1-816-817-1802 (eFax)
🔗 More info: hlandrecovery.org
Walking Through Recovery | Mackenzie’s Story
Mackenzie from Keokuk, Iowa, had a terrifying wake-up call when she was rushed into emergency surgery, just 12 hours away from losing her life to a severe leg infection. Her addiction to Methamphetamine had almost ended her life. Knowing she needed a radical change, she took her mom’s advice and came to Heartland Recovery’s 12-month program. “I used to never be happy and I used to be a miserable person,” Mackenzie shares. “But God came in and He brought joy to my life, so I’ve pressed into Him.”
Are you ready to trade the chaos for true joy? If you or a young woman you love is running out of time and needs a safe place to heal, don’t wait for a medical emergency to force your hand.
Contact Information:
Heartland Women’s Recovery Program
304 New Creation Road
Bethel, MO 63434
recoveryinfo@hland.net
Admissions phone 573-633-5606
eFax 816-817-1305
More information: https://hlandrecovery.org /
Addiction & The Church Conference
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. When the church puts faith into action to embrace those with substance abuse disorders and those coming out of incarceration, we are reminding them they were “Made for More” and can find their identity, purpose, and calling in Christ Jesus. (Ephesians 2:10)
Join us for a free one-day conference sponsored by Heartland Recovery, designed to inspire pastors and their congregations to identify, support, and welcome individuals impacted by addiction and incarceration and help them find a place of belonging in the local church.
Session speakers include pastors and professionals who have many years of experience ministering in various aspects of addiction recovery and incarceration.
SCHEDULE
8:00am – Doors Open for Sign In & Coffee Bar
8:45am – Welcome
9:00am – Sessions Begin
12:00pm – Lunch (catered on site)
1:00pm – Sessions Resume
3:45pm – Closing
REGISTER BY 9/9/2026
The event is free, but your RSVP helps us plan for the day. Call 573-633-5603 or click here to sign up online.
HCC Year-in-Review 2025-2026
HCC Year-in-Review!
We’re so thankful for the past year! As we gear up for our next academic year, and we want you to know, we have a place for you. If you can imagine yourself here and want to be a part, reach out! Click below to watch!
Open Enrollment Fall 2026
Registration is open for our Fall Semester 2026 classes at Heartland Christian College. Contact the Registrar for details, 573-633-5610.
BLOCK 1-2 (August 24-Dec. 11)
Monday evening, 4:00- 6:30 PM- Disciplines of Life
Monday evening, 4:00-6:30 PM- Bible Doctrines
Friday, 9:30 AM- Servanthood I & III
BLOCK 1 (August 24- October 13)
Monday/Wednesday, 8:10-10:50 AM – Old Testament Studies I and Ephesians
Tuesday/Thursday, 8:10-10:50 AM – College Composition, Evangelism in the New Testament, Intro to Worship Ministry and Creative Bible Teaching.
BLOCK 2 (October 19-December 11)
Monday/Wednesday, 8:10-10:50 AM – Old Testament Studies II and Bible Research
Tuesday/Thursday, 8:10-10:50 AM – Consumer Math and Western Church in World History I
