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# Heartland Recovery

Faith-Based Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://hlandrecovery.org/blog/)
- [Walking Through Recovery | Zach's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/08/walking-through-recovery-zachs-story/) - It took crawling on the floor looking for any lost pills and months in jail for Zach to realize his meth addiction had gone too far. His dad looked him straight in the eye and asked him if he wanted help. "The decision that I made to come here initially was to escape a prison
- [Walking Through Recovery | Randy's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/08/walking-through-recovery-randys-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
- [Walking Through Recovery | Mackenzie's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/08/walking-through-recovery-mackenzies-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
- [Addiction & The Church Conference](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/06/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"
- [Salute To Freedom Recap](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/07/salute-to-freedom-recap/) - What a night at Heartland's "Salute to Freedom"! We loved celebrating Independence Day together as a church and as a nation. A special congratulations to the two amazing men who graduated from our 12-month recovery program! We finished off a beautiful night with cupcakes and fireworks.
- [Heartland Recovery E-Newsletter](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/07/heartland-recovery-e-newsletter-13/) - While our location may seem out-in-the-middle-of-nowhere to some, the Heartland Community provides a "small town" feel for our residents. We're also surrounded on all sides by communities we interact with regularly for shopping, services, and volunteer opportunities. Our quarterly newsletter highlights just a few of those from the past three months. Click below to read
- [Walking Through Recovery | Daniel's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/07/walking-through-recovery-daniels-story/) - At 35, Daniel from Kansas City was trapped in a cycle of depression, job instability and suicidal thoughts, losing his identity after his college sports days ended. His rescue came in a "godsend" moment when an agent from Ozark National Life Insurance (who happened to be a Heartland Recovery graduate) was visiting his father's house
- [Walking Through Recovery | Isaac's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/06/walking-through-recovery-isaacs-story/) - Isaac, from West Plains, Missouri, was trapped in a cycle of addiction. Facing his fourth DWI and severe depression, he reached a breaking point and chose Heartland Recovery’s 12-month program over prison. The true turning point came during a Monday night theology class. "God really started to do a work on me," Isaac shares. "He
- [Salute to Freedom](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/06/salute-to-freedom/) - Join us at the Heartland Community Church open house on Sunday, July 5th, as we celebrate true freedom found only in Christ! The evening begins at 6pm with a BBQ potluck of burgers and hot dogs. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join us outside (weather permitting) at Heartland Community Church. After dinner we’ll
- [Walking Through Recovery | Tucker's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/06/walking-through-recovery-tuckers-story/) - Keokuk, Iowa native Tucker shares his powerful journey from the depths of addiction to finding true healing and purpose. After high school partying led to a emergency hospital stay and a near-fatal overdose, Tucker chose Heartland Recovery to completely turn his life around. It was here, rooted in a Christian-based environment, that he found the
- [Heartland Recovery E-Newsletter](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/05/heartland-recovery-e-newsletter-12/) - You'd think life in the middle of a cornfield would be pretty slow paced, but our 2026 has been packed! Everyday classes and discipleship work, plus events and activities, serving, graduations, and spring prep at the Homestead. Click on the newsletter pages below for a few highlights from the first quarter at Heartland Recovery. We
- [Heartland Recovery Dresser Fundraiser](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/05/heartland-recovery-dresser-fundraiser/) - Right now, there are men applying to the Heartland men's program, ready to take the next step in their recovery, and we're almost ready for them. We are nearly at capacity, which is a testament to the trust people have placed in this work. To open more bedrooms and welcome more men, we need to finish
- [Harmony Of Healing - Resources Spring 2026](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/04/harmony-of-healing-resources-spring-2026/) - All Sessions Harmony of Healing 2026 | Session #1 Addiction Ministry | Paige Comstock - Family Life FellowshipHarmony of Healing 2026 | Session #2 Homelessness | Heidi Howard - The Salvation ArmyHarmony of Healing 2026 | Session #3 Children | Chad Puckett - Show Me Christian Youth HomeHarmony of Healing 2026 | Session #4 Prision
- [Walking Through Recovery | James’s Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/04/walking-through-recovery-jamess-story/) - James spent nearly 20 years lost to meth and violence, a cycle that eventually cost him his business, his family, and his freedom. Facing a "life plus 20" sentence and exhausted from a life where every waking moment was illegal, he finally reached a point where he was tired of "fighting to die." This time
- [Walking Through Recovery | Eric's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/04/walking-through-recovery-erics-story-2/) - After high school Eric embraced the “party lifestyle.” Drinking and chasing pleasure were what life was about. Years later warning signs began to appear in his life as alcohol slowly took control. He stopped eating altogether, choosing alcohol over food. His friends noticed, one of them a Heartland alumnus encouraged him to seek help at
- [Walking Through Recovery | Harold's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/04/walking-through-recovery-harolds-story/) - "My addiction went too far when I chose it over my family… I would literally start fights with my wife just to go get high." After realizing that prison offered no true reform, he turned to Heartland Recovery to escape a destructive cycle of guilt and isolation. Through the program, Harold learned how to come
- [Harmony of Healing 2026](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/02/harmony-of-healing-2026/) - Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the third annual Harmony of Healing event, a one-day seminar and resource fair hosted by Heartland Recovery. The event promotes community leaders, service providers, nonprofits, and community members working together to support adults and youth facing addiction, homelessness, mental health challenges, reentry, and other life challenges.
- [Walking Through Recovery | Anthony's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/03/walking-through-recovery-anthonys-story/) - Anthony shares his 45-year journey through addiction, incarceration, and second chances. He first came to Heartland in 2005 under the mentorship of Pastor Charlie, but he eventually returned to old patterns after choosing a "lukewarm" path. After a decade in prison, he returned to Heartland at age 63 with a renewed heart, realizing that God
- [Prayer Needs](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/01/prayer-needs/) - Reunification of families. Health for residents as previous ailments tend to come to light once they are sober. Wisdom for staff members/group leaders. That the residents would feel the love of Christ and learn what it means to be in a supportive community. To receive more divine ability to get to the root of issues
- [Charles N. Sharpe Educational Fund](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/05/charles-n-sharpe-educational-fund/) - The Charles N. Sharpe Educational Fund was set up to provide a scholarship opportunity for residents in, or recently completing, the Heartland Recovery Program or Heartland Children & Youth Home. This scholarship is available to be applied to studies at Heartland Christian College (HCC) in order to offer residents of these programs the opportunity to step
- [Ways To Connect](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/05/ways-to-connect/) - There’s more than one place to connect with us! Follow our YouTube channel to watch live and catch past church services, testimonies, staff highlights, and program graduations. You can also search for “hlandtv” on the YouTube app on your smartphone. Don’t forget to Subscribe to our channel so you can find us more easily in the future. Click the
- [Heartland Recovery E-Newsletter](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/01/heartland-recovery-e-newsletter-11/) - Thanks for your interest in Heartland Recovery! Below you'll find our newsletter highlighting just a few of the activities and impactful moments in our fourth quarter as we closed out 2025. Click the newsletter pages to read for yourself, and share with someone to let them know more about our ministry to men, women, and youth.
- [Walking Through Recovery | Ashlynn's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/02/walking-through-recovery-ashlynns-story/) - Ashlynn’s journey with addiction quietly escalated from teenage drinking into complete physical and emotional dependence, ultimately isolating her from life and family. Coming to Heartland hesitant and broken, she encountered Jesus, began deep healing, and learned that recovery was not just about sobriety but full surrender—“I came to Heartland for my parents, but I stayed
- [Walking Through Recovery | Seth's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/01/walking-through-recovery-seths-story/) - Seth's introduction to alcohol began early and seemingly harmless at age 14 and grew gradually throughout high school and college. Once out from under his parents’ roof, drinking took over to the point that he stopped attending classes and drifted through life without purpose. By May 2024, his marriage was falling apart, he felt aimless,
- [Walking Through Recovery | Joe's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/01/walking-through-recovery-joes-story-2/) - Joe was born into a rough area of St. Louis, MO. Surrounded by drugs, parties, and instability, crime was the norm. His upbringing lead him into years of prison time and a life marked by chaos, homelessness, isolation, and utterly without peace. But even then, God was pursuing him. “I don’t believe I chose Heartland.
- [Heartland Homestead: Year End Overview](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/01/heartland-homestead-year-end-overview/) - Heartland Recovery hosted a thank you luncheon for supporters of the Homestead Project on campus in December. The initiative, started in 2024, provides an avenue for men, women, and youth to learn gardening and animal husbandry skills to instill purpose, confidence, and life skills. Heartland Homestead also exists to utilize and steward the land and
- [Heartland Community | Year in Review 2025](https://hlandrecovery.org/2026/01/heartland-community-year-in-review-2025/) - It’s time to look back at 2025 and celebrate the miracles God has been working in the lives of His people. From school events and mission trips to graduations, baptisms, new babies, and powerful recovery victories, this year has been overflowing with God’s goodness. It has truly been a year of "Like Precious Faith" (our
- [Walking Through Recovery | Howard's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/12/walking-through-recovery-howards-story/) - Growing up in Hannibal, Missouri, his struggle with addiction began at an early age, trying to fit in with others, drugs were just apart of life. What started as a way to have fun turned into years of pain — “in and out of prison, doing most of my life locked up away from my
- [Giving Tuesday](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/12/giving-tuesday-2/) - This #GivingTuesday, join us in transforming lives! 💙At Heartland Recovery, we're dedicated to helping individuals break free from addiction and find hope through Christ-centered care and prison outreach. Here are 4 meaningful ways YOU can make a difference:🙏 PRAY for those in recovery and the men and women we reach in prison ministry📱 ENGAGE by
- [Thankful For Recovery](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/11/thankful-for-recovery-2/) - We are thankful for the restoration that goes beyond sobriety—healing families, renewing hope for the future, and strengthening faith to help people live a life with purpose. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction and wants help, please reach out. Heartland Recovery graduates often say it's "twelve months for the rest of
- [Helping the Hurting Without Enabling: A Guide for Churches](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/11/helping-the-hurting-without-enabling-a-guide-for-churches/) - Pastor Emil Moore shares practical strategies for churches ministering to those with addiction. Learn to set boundaries while showing Christ's compassion.
- [Walking Through Recovery | Gregory's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/11/walking-through-recovery-gregorys-story/) - Gregory's story is one of redemption. A preacher’s son who drifted into trouble at a young age, he spiraled through gang fights, addiction, and hardship. He tried to get it together for his family, but an accident left him broken, unable to provide so he returned to what he knew. “I was down and out,
- [Prescription for Hope: One Couple's Recovery Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/11/prescription-for-hope-one-couples-recovery-story/) - A physician's hidden prescription drug addiction nearly destroyed his family. Discover how faith, treatment, and community brought healing and freedom.
- [Opening the Church Doors: The Critical Role of Forgiveness in Recovery](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/10/opening-the-church-doors-the-critical-role-of-forgiveness-in-recovery/) - Churches must welcome people in recovery with forgiveness, not judgment. Learn how to make space for the prodigal to come home and find restoration in Christ.
- [Breaking Chains: Why Your Church Must Address Addiction](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/10/breaking-chains-why-your-church-must-address-addiction/) - Discover how churches can become safe places for addiction recovery. Learn why addiction is in our pews and how to create a culture of healing and freedom.
- [Addiction and the Church: Creating Safe Spaces for Recovery](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/10/addiction-and-the-church-creating-safe-spaces-for-recovery/) - Discover how churches can effectively support those struggling with addiction by creating welcoming environments that foster genuine transformation and healing.
- [Walking Through Recovery | Jacob's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/08/walking-through-recovery-jacobs-story/) - What started as recreational drug use for Jacob quickly became something much darker. Addiction consumed his life, leaving him isolated and hopeless—at his lowest point, he even considered ending it all. "It was the first thing I thought of when I woke up in the morning and the only thing I thought of before I
- [Rally for Recovery | 2025 Recap](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/10/rally-for-recovery-2025-recap/) - This was our 6th annual Rally for Recovery Walk. We want to say thank you to everyone who came out to show their support for our residents! We had a great turnout, and it meant so much to see families walking with their loved ones. We hope to see you again next September!
- [Heartland Recovery E-Newsletter](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/10/heartland-recovery-e-newsletter-10/) - Harvest time in the fields of northeast Missouri is an incredibly busy time of year, and the same can be said of the spiritual harvest fields. Here at Heartland, the men have been reaping abundance from the Homestead Project orchard, garden, and animals, but more importantly we've seen an increase in the number of intakes
- [Walking Through Recovery | Devin's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/10/walking-through-recovery-devins-story/) - Devin grew up in a drug-filled environment in Kansas City, Missouri, where addiction felt inevitable. Trapped in a cycle of substance abuse, jail time, and broken relationships, he reached a breaking point. “Drugs had taken me to a deep dark place,” he recalls. While in county jail, a fellow inmate introduced him to Heartland Recovery,
- [Walking Through Recovery | Justin's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/09/walking-through-recovery-justins-story/) - Justin from Novinger, Missouri, began his descent into addiction during high school when he started hanging out with older kids. What began as innocent partying to fit in eventually spiraled into destructive behavior—hurting his family, losing jobs, and disappearing for weeks at a time. “One day I woke up and I had been sitting in
- [Walking Through Recovery | Kevin’s Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/09/walking-through-recovery-kevins-story/) - Kevin from Kirksville, Missouri, reached a point where addiction had drained all joy from his life. “I was broken… there was a lot of roads that led to nowhere, and I didn't want that,” he shares. Though he had been in contact with Heartland Recovery for a year, he couldn’t enter the program until he
- [Addiction and The Church Resources](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/09/addiction-and-the-church-resources/) - Heartland Recovery hosted its second annual Addiction and the Church event, which brought together church leaders, recovery professionals, educators, and community members who are committed to walking alongside those affected by addiction. Presentations throughout the day offered practical tools and biblical insight on issues such as family recovery, trauma and addiction, forgiveness, burnout, and supporting
- [National Recovery Awareness Month](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/09/national-recovery-awareness-month/) - September is National Recovery Awareness Month—a time to celebrate the millions of Americans in recovery from addiction and mental health challenges. Recovery is possible, and every story of healing matters. This month, we honor the courage of those who've chosen the path of recovery, the families who've stood by them, and the communities that support
- [Discipleship and Addiction: A Practical Guide for Church Leaders](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/08/discipleship-and-addiction-a-practical-guide-for-church-leaders/) - Practical guide for church leaders on discipleship and addiction recovery. Learn boundaries, active listening skills, and how to support those in recovery
- [Harmony of Healing Seminar](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/01/harmony-of-healing-2/) - Join the Harmony of Healing seminar on April 25, 2025, at Heartland Community Church. Connect, share resources, and inspire healing. Register by April 15!
- [Light on the Heartland | Jacob, Scott, & Adrienne | April 2025](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/04/light-on-the-heartland-jacob-scott-adrienne-april-2025/) - Listen in on the latest Bott Radio Network interview with Sherie Eklof's "Light on the Heartland". Jacob, Scott, and Adrienne share about the upcoming Harmony of Healing event and what's new at Heartland Recovery.
- [Heartland 30th Anniversary Celebration of Restoration](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/06/heartland-30th-anniversary-celebration-of-restoration/) - Join us in the Heartland Community on July 6, 2025, as we host the ministry’s 30th anniversary celebration. The vision for building a city of refuge started with businessman and founder Charles Sharpe. As he drove across his Missouri farmland one day, he thought, “This would be a good place for kids.” Charlie was thinking
- [Addiction & The Church Seminar](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/07/addiction-the-church-seminar-2/) - 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, it makes a significant impact.Join Heartland Recovery, for this
- [Walking Through Recovery | Andrew's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/07/walking-through-recovery-andrews-story/) - Andrew, from Hannibal, Missouri, started drugs and alcohol at just 14 years old. Finding himself trapped in addiction for years, eventually facing serious prison time and the heartbreaking reality of leaving his children fatherless Andrew recalls, "I just knew that my kids deserve better than that." When given the option of long-term treatment or a
- [Becoming a Redemptive Community: The Welcoming Church](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/07/becoming-a-redemptive-community-the-welcoming-church/) - Discover how churches can become truly redemptive communities that welcome the broken. Learn biblical principles for helping those struggling with addiction.
- [Welcoming the Broken: A Church's Call](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/07/welcoming-the-broken-a-churchs-call/) - Discover how churches can authentically welcome people in addiction recovery through community, purpose, and Christ-centered identity transformation.
- [Heartland Recovery E-Newsletter](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/07/heartland-recovery-e-newsletter-9/) - While our location may seem out-in-the-middle-of-nowhere to some, the Heartland Community provides a "small town" feel for our residents. We're also surrounded on all sides by communities we interact with regularly for shopping, services, and volunteer opportunities. Our quarterly newsletter highlights just a few of those from the past three months. Click below to read
- [Backpack Full of Grace: Restoring Dignity](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/05/backpack-full-of-grace-restoring-dignity/) - Restoring dignity through simple acts of generosity—like providing a backpack or clean clothing—reflects Christ’s love, and offers real hope to those in need.
- [Harmony Of Healing - Resources](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/05/harmony-of-healing-resources/) - Thank you to everyone who made Harmony of Healing 2025 an inspiring gathering! This was our second annual seminar that brought together community leaders, nonprofits, social service providers, judicial representatives, and private organizations—all united in a mission to support adults and youth facing addiction, homelessness, and other life challenges. Held on the Heartland Campus in
- [Walking Through Recovery | Steven’s Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/04/walking-through-recovery-stevens-story/) - Steven Wills, 36, from Kirksville, Missouri, has walked a long road of struggle, addiction, and redemption. Jail and prison became a recurring part of his story, but it was in a county jail that a guard named Jeremiah extended an unexpected hand. "Steven, you want to go home with me tonight?" he asked, leading him
- [Heartland Recovery E-Newsletter](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/04/heartland-recovery-e-newsletter-8/) - One of our residents, who recently phased up in the Men’s Program, shared how close he came to losing everything. It started with a routine traffic stop. Instead of pulling over, he fled, and ended up in jail. Not long after his release, he was arrested again on a weapons charge, a Class D felony.
- [Walking Through Recovery | Kris' Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/04/walking-through-recovery-kris-story/) - Kris started using drugs at a young age, thinking it was just what the “cool kids” did. What started as experimentation quickly turned into addiction, leading him into a cycle of jail, probation, and parole. Eventually, he lost everything—his home, his family, and nearly his future. “I was tired of my life and ready to
- [Walking Through Recovery | Cody's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/03/walking-through-recovery-codys-story/) - Cody, from just outside St. Louis, knows firsthand that real change doesn’t happen until you decide to make it happen. "I had been what they call a habitual probation violator," Cody admits. "I hadn't dropped clean one time since 2019." That all came to a head on Valentine’s Day 2023, when he was arrested and
- [Pagan to Promise Land: My Transformation through Faith and Recovery](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/03/pagan-to-promise-land-my-transformation-through-faith-and-recovery/) - A testimony of transformation through faith and recovery, highlighting the power of God's grace that Brandie (a self-avowed pagan) found at Heartland.
- [Not Addicts. Brand New Creations.](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/02/addiction_is_not_incurable/) - Addiction is not incurable. Overcome addiction through a relationship with Jesus Christ, breaking free from the belief of 'once an addict, always an addict.'
- [Walking Through Recovery | Aaron's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/02/walking-through-recovery-aarons-story/) - Aaron, from St. Louis, Missouri, knows firsthand that recovery is a journey. Sometimes, it takes multiple attempts to get it right. His struggle with addiction began in grade school, leading him down a path of substance use and dealing to support his habit. Despite going through Heartland Recovery before, he always found himself slipping back
- [Walking Through Recovery | Tye's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/08/walking-through-recovery-tyes-story/) - Tye grew up with an absent father and a mother struggling with addiction, which led to his experimenting with drugs from a young age. After losing a father figure at 13, Tye went deeper into drug use seeking comfort. Full blown addiction followed, causing him to lose jobs, relationships, and even custody of his daughter.
- [Hungry? Angry? Lonely? Tired? Tools for Your Recovery Journey](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/02/hungry-angry-lonely-tired-tools-for-your-recovery-journey/) - Discover the HALT method (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) as an effective tool for addiction recovery, important for self-awareness and proactive self-care.
- [Heartland Recovery E-Newsletter](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/12/heartland-recovery-e-newsletter-7/) - Looking for more information about Heartland Recovery, or for ways you can partner with us? Use this link to sign up for our quarterly e-newsletter and info about upcoming events - https://hlandrecovery.org/partner-with-us/
- [Heartland Recovery E-Newsletter](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/10/heartland-recovery-e-newsletter-6/) - Looking for more information about Heartland Recovery, or for ways you can partner with us? Use this link to sign up for our quarterly e-newsletter and info about upcoming events - https://hlandrecovery.org/partner-with-us/
- [Walking Through Recovery | Jordan's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/01/walking-through-recovery-jordans-story/) - Discover Jordan's journey from addiction to restoration through faith and the Heartland Recovery Program. Find hope, healing, and a path to freedom today!
- [Walking Through Recovery | Wesley's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/01/walking-through-recovery-wesleys-story/) - Discover Wesley's journey from addiction to restoration through faith and the Heartland Recovery Program. Find hope, healing, and a path to freedom today!
- [Not Beyond Redemption](https://hlandrecovery.org/2025/01/not-beyond-redemption/) - Reflecting on Don Roper's impactful life, his faith, and the legacy of grace he left behind at the Heartland Recovery Program.
- [Walking Through Recovery | James' Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/07/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
- [Heartland Community | 2024 Year in Review](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/12/heartland-community-2024-year-in-review/) - Our annual “Year in Review” is here, and we’re celebrating an unforgettable 2024! From school events and mission trips to graduations and personal recovery victories, this year has been packed with God’s goodness. We’ll take a moment to remember the baptisms that changed lives, welcome the little ones born into our community, and honor the
- [Thankful For Recovery](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/12/thankful-for-recovery/) - A note from a great friend of Heartland, Ray Miller: This Thanksgiving, I find myself thankful for the unselfish dedication of the men and women at Heartland Recovery, Ministry, and Community. I am thankful for our son, daughter-in-law, and numerous cherished friends who have committed their lives to the service of God in this life
- [Friendsgiving](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/11/friendsgiving/) - The Heartland Women’s Home has hosted a “Friendsgiving” for about ten years. This year was one for the books! Each resident was responsible for choosing two side dishes, making sure she had all the needed ingredients, and then making the dish. Much time went into thinking over old family favorites and combing cookbooks for ideas.
- [Walking Through Recovery | Josh Thomas's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/10/walking-through-recovery-josh-thomass-story/) - A teenage affair with his youth pastor's wife threw Josh's life into chaos. He dropped out of school and turned to alcohol, but it just lead him further away from the healing he needed. The alcohol lead to hard drugs, Josh knew he needed to find help. At the age of 39 he woke up,
- [Walking Through Recovery | Devon's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/10/walking-through-recovery-devons-story/) - Devon's struggle began early in life when he turned to alcohol and, eventually, drugs to cope with unresolved trauma. Reflecting on those dark years, he says, "I tried repeatedly to stop on my own... I felt so alone and didn't know how to quit." A pivotal moment led him to Heartland, where he found not
- [Addiction & The Church Seminar - Recap & Resources](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/09/addiction-the-church-seminar-recap-resources/) - Heartland Recovery held a 1-day informational seminar 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. Speakers for the event had a broad range of experience in areas which included licensed counseling, prison ministry, recovery programs
- [Addiction & The Church Seminar](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/07/addiction-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. When the church puts faith into action to embrace those with substance abuse disorders and those coming out of incarceration, it makes a significant impact. Join Heartland Recovery, for this
- [Walking Through Recovery | Shawn's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/09/walking-through-recovery-shawns-story/) - Shawn's life quickly went off the rails after his father was sentenced to death for murder. Shawn was just 11 years old. Eleven years later he was called in to witness his father's execution. The pain and anger were uncontrollable, recounts Shawn, which "began a mountain of pain in my life. ...Over the course of
- [National Recovery Month](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/08/national-recovery-month/) - Each September, Heartland Recovery recognizes National Recovery Month, a time to increase awareness and celebrate the successes of those who battle addiction. Here are some ways you can get involved to show your support to the recovery community and make a difference! Addiction & The Church Seminar.Join Heartland Recovery for this 1-day informational seminar designed
- [Harmony of Healing](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/04/harmony-of-healing/) - Heartland Recovery co-sponsored "Harmony of Healing: Uniting Hearts in Recovery" on Saturday, April 8, at Heartland Community Church with Broken and Beautiful Women's Prison Ministry. This event was a celebration of changed lives of people who struggled with addiction and have experienced life-changing transformation through Christ and their prison/recovery experience. The program included music from
- [What's Wrong with Marijuana?](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/06/whats-wrong-with-marijuana/) - Just because a drug is legal doesn't mean it's safe. We've seen that with alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drugs, and more recently with marijuana as states are legalizing its use. Dr. Drew Pinsky, a physician, board-certified internist, and addiction medicine specialist has treated thousands of people whose addictions to opiates, alcohol, and other drugs
- [Heartland Recovery Chili Cook-Off 2024](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/08/heartland-recovery-chili-cook-off-2024/) - Think you’ve got the best chili recipe? Enter and find out at Heartland Recovery’s annual Chili Cook-Off at the Bethel Colony Fall Market, Saturday, September 28th. Entries can be made with any kind of meat or a combination of meats and/or vegetables. Using beans is not required. Preference is not given to either cut meat, ground meat,
- [Walking Through Recovery | Eric's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/08/walking-through-recovery-erics-story/) - Eric's struggles began in his early teens when he started using alcohol and marijuana. He realized that his addiction had taken over when he was staring at his drugs anxiously planning on "trying to get more" because it was never enough. As his addiction escalated, he found himself in a cycle of legal trouble and
- [Heartland Campus](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/11/heartland-campus/) - The support of family and community is an important part of success in life, but we can lose sight of that in a world of brokenness, hurt and addiction. Heartland Community Church was founded in 1995 and has grown into an intentional Christian community through the efforts of CNS International Ministries, Inc. Today, the Heartland
- [Walking Through Recovery | Scott's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/07/walking-through-recovery-scotts-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
- [Women's Recovery Program](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/11/womens-recovery-program/) - Ladies live in a home-like environment in a rural Heartland campus while focusing completely on their relationship with Jesus Christ. At the same time, throughout Heartland's 12-month program, they are trained in areas such as vocation, work ethic, child-rearing, and financial stewardship.
- [Men's Recovery Program](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/11/mens-recovery-program/) - Men who enroll in the 12-month program find themselves in an environment far removed from the temptations of the world, combined with the disciplines of hard work and a focus on Jesus Christ. The primary criteria for participating in the program is a willingness and desire to change.
- [Heartland Recovery E-Newsletter](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/07/heartland-recovery-e-newsletter-5/) - Click here to view in your browser, or to join the Heartland Recovery e-mail list.
- ["The addicted mind thinks differently..."](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/06/the-addicted-mind-thinks-differently/) - Spencer Wood believes that his struggle began long before he ever used drugs, noting, "The addicted mind thinks differently." Throughout his youth, Spencer felt overwhelming shame, fear, and anxiety, which led him to use drugs as an escape. His escape slowly turned into an addiction that spiraled out of control. He felt immense guilt for
- [Walking Through Recovery | Brandon's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/06/walking-through-recovery-brandons-story/) - When Brandon distanced himself from his family, he fell in with the wrong crowd. That led to using drugs and eventually losing his job, leaving him feeling lost and empty inside. Raised in a Christian home, he knew his actions didn't align with his upbringing. He eventually sought help. Upon arriving at Heartland, Brandon started
- [Walking Through Recovery | Michael's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/05/walking-through-recovery-michaels-story/) - Michael grew up in a rough, drug-infested neighborhood in St. Louis. Surrounded by people dealing or using drugs, he rebelled against his strict family. Looking back, he admits, “It wasn't fun now that I think back on it, it was not fun at all.” His life spiraled as he started staying out all night and
- [Walking Through Recovery | Nick's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/05/walking-through-recovery-nicks-story/) - Nick's journey with addiction began at age seven due to an abusive stepfather. Watching his stepfather numb himself with alcohol, Nick discovered alcohol could numb his pain too, but that only led to hitting absolute rock bottom with a suicide attempt in 2018. The 12-step program helped him get back on his feet, but four
- [Harmony & Healing](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/02/harmony-healing/)
- ["I was tired of living in sin and the bondage..."](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/04/i-was-tired-of-living-in-sin-and-the-bondage/) - Briar, a 26-year-old from Armstrong, Missouri and a recent graduate of the Heartland Recovery Program shares his journey from addiction to redemption. Starting with early experiments with alcohol and marijuana, he spiraled into cocaine and meth use, facing prison and losing custody of his children. "I was tired of living in sin and the bondage
- [Heartland Recovery Programs FAQ](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/04/heartland-recovery-programs-faq/) - Here are answers to some of the questions we receive about admission into the Heartland Recovery programs for men and women. If you or someone you know is ready for change, give our Admissions office a call today and start the conversation! Phone 573-633-5606 Click here to download a PDF copy.
- ["They had to Narcan me seven times..."](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/04/they-had-to-narcan-me-seven-times/) - While Josh was walking through recovery at Heartland in 2023, the fentanyl overdose death rate in the U.S. topped 112,000 in a 12 month period for the first time (according to CDC stats). Josh's own brush with death came when he overdosed on a combination of drugs, fentanyl being one of them. "I had hardly
- [The rest of my life in prison if I didn't change...](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/10/the-rest-of-my-life-in-prison-if-i-didnt-change/) - Justin grew up going to a private school. However, his high school experience took a turn for the worse as he "started hanging around the wrong people... progressed to other heavier drugs." A few years after graduating high school Justin lost his brother to suicide. This loss started Justin down "a really bad road" marked
- ["Light On The Heartland" BOTT Radio Interview](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/03/light-in-the-heartland-bott-radio-interview/) - Light on the Heartland is a weekly public affairs program by KLTE (Kirksville) that highlights area special events, ministries and organizations. Show host Sherie Eklof interviews a wide range of guests within the community. A recent broadcast featured Heartland Recovery Programs with Jacob Leckich and Scott & Adrienne Miller as they shared about the ministry
- [Walking Through Recovery | Wyatt's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/03/walking-through-recovery-wyatts-story/) - Looking for affirmation and trying to impress others was the start of Wyatt's journey into addiction. Validation soon took precedence over relationships with family and friends, and Wyatt found himself headed for prison, not sure where to turn next. Faced with the choice of continuing down a destructive path or embracing change, he opted for
- [Heartland Recovery E-Newsletter](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/11/heartland-recovery-e-newsletter-3/) - Click here to view in your browser, or to join the Heartland Recovery e-mail list.
- [Heartland Recovery E-Newsletter](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/01/heartland-recovery-e-newsletter-4/) - Click here to view in your browser, or to join the Heartland Recovery e-mail list.
- [Why We Rally | Rally for Recovery Walk 2023](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/10/why-we-rally-rally-for-recovery-walk-2023/)
- [#GivingTuesday](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/11/giving-tuesday/) - #Giving Tuesday is Here! Like an estimated 21 million children in our nation, Abbigail and Mike experienced life with a parent caught up in the cycle of addiction. But, thanks to their parents reaching out for help and walking through recovery, they are experiencing healing and restoration! Substance abuse is powerful and destructive, but Heartland Recovery is here to
- ["My mother and grandmother could not trust me, they were worried sick about me..."](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/02/my-mother-and-grandmother-could-not-trust-me-they-were-worried-sick-about-me/) - Starting at the age of 12, Brianna smoked cigarettes and drank alcohol which later lead to methamphetamine and harder drugs. From that point things quickly started getting out of hand. She shared, "My mother and grandmother could not trust me, they were worried sick about me when I wasn't with them, and then the times
- [Walking Through Recovery | Tyler's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/01/walking-through-recovery-tylers-story/) - Born into addiction as a baby, surrounded by addiction as a child, then seeking validation from his father all led Tyler down a path of substance abuse which eventually landed him in prison. Losing his family and feeling utterly hopeless, Tyler acknowledges that he hit rock bottom, "I had given up on life itself." After
- [Walking Through Recovery | Jeff's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2024/01/walking-through-recovery-jeffs-story/) - Jeff began his addiction at an early age, but in his late 20s his addiction took a serious turn. He felt broken in heart, mind, and body, seeking something elusive. After a possession charge, he applied to Heartland and found hope. Through this program, he discovered truths about life, God, and himself, recognizing the need
- ["Getting to the point where he's going to need his mama..."](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/12/getting-to-the-point-where-hes-going-to-need-his-mama/) - Coming from an alcoholic family, Carissa started using meth and coke at the age of 19. When she was arrested on a theft charge, she woke up to the fact that her two-year old was "getting to the point where he's going to need his mama in his life" and realized it was time for
- ["I was always up and down, unreliable and untrustworthy...](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/11/i-was-always-up-and-down-unreliable-and-untrustworthy/) - Roger's journey to recovery started with his desire to be a better husband and father. "I was always up and down, unreliable and untrustworthy. I wanted so much to be a good father, to be a good husband, and I was failing." His turning point arrived when he hit rock bottom, seeking help at Heartland
- ["I just kept making bad decisions..."](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/10/i-just-kept-making-bad-decisions/) - Austin, started his journey into addiction smoking weed that lead him into downward spiral of bad decisions, stating, "I just kept making bad decisions, and no matter what decision I made, it just kept going wrong for me." However, when he learned about Heartland, a program offering hope for change, he felt a renewed sense
- ["I started drinking at a real young age and gravitated to the mess...](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/04/i-started-drinking-at-a-real-young-age-and-gravitated-to-the-mess/) - "I started drinking at a real young age and gravitated to the mess and it just sent me down a chaotic road." Dustin found himself in a broken state which eventually took him down a road that led to incarceration. Eventually, he heard about Heartland and applied. "I've never seen a community quite like this.
- [Heartland Recovery E-Newsletter](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/10/heartland-recovery-e-newsletter-2/) - Click here to view in your browser, or to join the Heartland Recovery e-mail list.
- [Rally For Recovery](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/09/rally-for-recovery/) - September is National Recovery Month, a time to increase awareness and celebrate the successes of those who battle addiction.
- [...The more I tried to get out the further I sank...](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/09/the-more-i-tried-to-get-out-the-further-i-sank/) - Tim, battled drug addiction for 25 years. After seeking help at numerous treatment centers life began to feel like a revolving door, "It was a lot of the same, just patterns of my using. It was just a trap. The more I tried to get out the further I sank." Seeking God's guidance, he found
- ["...I was looking for a place like Heartland..."](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/08/i-was-looking-for-a-place-like-heartland/) - Depression was one of the factors that brought about Gary's addiction, which escalated from social drinking to full-blown alcoholism. He talks about a void in his life and coming to a place of desperation where he was finally broken, homeless, hopeless, and alone. "There were many nights I was looking for a place like Heartland."
- ["I knew that I couldn't do it on my own...](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/07/i-knew-that-i-couldnt-do-it-on-my-own/) - Peer pressure led Clay to experiment with drugs and alcohol during high school, initially without significant consequences. However after a surgery and recovering on pain medication, addiction took hold, leading to a cycle of treatment centers and relapses. The turning point came during a jail sentence when Clay realized the extent of the damage caused
- [...If I'm not going to do this for me, then I need to do it for them...](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/06/if-im-not-going-to-do-this-for-me-then-i-need-to-do-it-for-them/) - Makenna's life was in turmoil, sitting in county jail at 18 years old, facing her first felony. She initially rejected offers to go through treatment for drugs. "I was like, 'No, absolutely not. I'd rather rot in here than go.'" Makenna's perspective shifted upon hearing the anguish in her parents' voices. "Something needs to change.
- ["He'll show you you're not alone…"](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/07/hell-show-you-youre-not-alone/) - Jessen's arrest served as a wake-up call, making him question the purpose of his self-destructive behavior. "I didn't even know why I was getting high... It took everything." Caught in addiction Jessen came to Heartland Recovery. At Heartland Jessen found hope and peace. He acknowledges the damage he caused but remains grateful for God's guidance
- [Heartland Recovery E-Newsletter](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/04/heartland-recovery-e-newsletter/) - Click here to view in your browser, or to join the Heartland Recovery e-mail list.
- [Recovery Staff Highlights - Scott's Journey From Turmoil to Triumph](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/04/recovery-staff-highlights-scotts-journey-from-turmoil-to-triumph/) - As a ten-year cocaine addict, Scott knew what a life of turmoil was like. He finally sought help at a local church where the pastor worked with him one-on-one, but eventually recommended Scott apply to the Heartland Men's Recovery Program. Thirteen years later, Scott is sober and now on staff as the Assistant Director at
- [Recovery Staff Highlights - Dwayne Aldridge](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/01/recovery-staff-highlights-dwayne-aldridge/) - Dwayne spent most of his life in programs of one kind or another and describes the timeline of those years as a broken and hopeless existence, followed by desperation and despair. "I cried out to God for help and He made Himself known to me. My life didn't change immediately in that moment but over
- ["Don't let your past mistakes influence and control who you are..."](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/02/dont-let-your-past-mistakes-influence-and-control-who-you-are/) - How does someone from Anchorage, Alaska, end up in the middle of Missouri cornfields for addiction recovery? Brian grew up in a destructive house around addicts who were both physically and mentally abusive. He left home at 16 and lived with a Christian family for a time, which is when he first experienced God and
- [It's either recovery or you lose your family..."](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/04/its-either-recovery-or-you-lose-your-family/) - "Being an addict, you don't really want the change, but you get fed up with the things happening around you." It wasn't until the third time Virginia lost everything—including custody of her kids—that finally brought her to a place where she could admit that she needed help. Homeless, living in the back of a truck,
- ["What you need is God to intervene in your life..."](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/02/what-you-need-is-god-to-intervene-in-your-life/) - Paul battled alcohol addiction for most of his life and although he tried to get help, it just never seemed to work. After crashing his car, Paul told himself, "That's it! You're gonna die if you don't quit doing this." With some help from his sister-in-law, they looked for a faith-based program and found Heartland.
- ["In my moments of deepest despair, God snatched me...](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/01/in-my-moments-of-deepest-despair-god-snatched-me/) - Austin came into the Heartland Recovery program with nothing. Multiple arrests and a parole violation had him facing up to 30 years of jail time. When the option of going through the Heartland Recovery Program was put on the table, Austin thought he'd get sober and try living a life the right way so his
- ["We almost died..."](https://hlandrecovery.org/2023/01/we-almost-died/) - "There is a way out! If I had a billboard, I'd put that on it!" exclaims Sheena, after successfully completing the Heartland Women's Recovery Program. Wrong decisions in life led her down the path of drugs, to the point where she and her husband both overdosed. "We almost died. And we knew after that it
- ["I didn't really ever surrender..."](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/09/walking-through-recovery-tims-story/) - Recovery is a process. Even though a twelve-month program may sound like a long time, for some it may be just the start of their recovery journey. Tim knows what it's like to be stuck in addiction and living a criminal lifestyle. He first came through the Heartland Recovery Program in 2015, but says, "I
- ["I guess I'd given up on love..."](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/11/walking-through-recovery-kellys-story/) - After many traumatic life events, Kelly turned to drugs and alcohol to escape her pain. Instead of finding relief, they just compounded her problems and before she knew it, Kelly found herself homeless and suicidal. "The biggest difference [coming to Heartland], was the huge amount of love poured into me. From all the loss and
- [...“done" with addiction.](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/12/walking-through-recovery-matts-story/) - "There's a difference between struggling with addiction and being done with addiction," declares Matt. "That's the point I had to come to." Matt and his wife, Sheena, came into the Heartland Recovery programs together and have experienced God's salvation, deliverance, and healing in so many areas of their lives. As Matt joined us in the
- [Walking Through Recovery -Joe's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/05/walking-through-recovery-joes-story/) - Listen to Joe's story about "Walking Through Recovery" as he graduates from the Heartland Men's Recovery Program and encourages others to seek help. "Sometimes you don't realize God is all you need until God is all you have." Talk to someone today about finding help. Heartland offers a 12-month recovery program for men and women.
- [Walking Through Recovery -Travis' Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/06/walking-through-recovery-travis-story/) - Listen as Travis, a recent graduate from the Heartland Men's Recovery Program, shares his story about "Walking Through Recovery" and encourages others to seek help. "I knew the things I did... wasn't good. It was either going to lead me to prison or the grave. So I realized I needed help. And I came here
- [Walking Through Recovery -Levi's Story](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/07/walking-through-recovery-levis-story/) - Levi describes his addiction as "a series of bad decisions that led me to a broken and desperate place" eventually losing everything and everyone that really mattered to him. That all began at the age of 17 when he dropped out of school and became involved in gang activity, using and selling drugs. By age
- ["I couldn't get out of bed..."](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/10/i-couldnt-get-out-of-bed/) - Brandie acknowledges being so heavily into drugs and alcohol that, “I couldn’t get out of bed without knowing I had a drink waiting for me.” Her addiction led to multiple arrests and she found herself spiraling. Then, Brandie followed the advice she now gives others, “You have to ask for help.” “Heartland brought truth to
- ["...something we can't do apart from God."](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/11/something-we-cant-do-apart-from-god/) - When we come to the end of ourselves, where do we find hope? As a recent graduate of the Heartland Men’s Recovery Program, Stephen shared his experience. “So many times I’ve been staring at a wall, or not willing to come home, or not answering the phone. I felt so hurt by the world and
- ["You can't be a father the way you are now..."](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/11/you-cant-be-a-father-the-way-you-are-now/) - "I surrounded myself with people who showed me what I was missing, and that group ended up being gang members and people who loved to party." This led to Ethan's many years of struggling with addiction until he had a moment of clarity when his daughter came into the picture. "You can't be a father
- [Better Together: Marriage & Recovery](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/05/better-together-marriage-recovery/) - Addiction is often experienced by just one person in a marriage, but sometimes both partners struggle with substance abuse. That was the case for JC and Sara. Enrolling in the Heartland Recovery Programs was the first step for their individual recovery and their journey as a couple. Listen as they share key aspects that have
- [Better Together: Trusting God in the Process](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/06/better-together-trusting-god-in-the-process/) - Scott and Adrienne were high school sweethearts who ended up going their separate ways. Fast-forward years later to a time when both found themselves at Heartland enrolled in the Recovery Programs. Listen as they share what brought them to Heartland, how God is now using them to help others through recovery, and ways they are
- [Recovery Staff Highlights -Brandon Roberts](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/10/recovery-staff-highlights-brandon-roberts/) - Once a full-blown heroin addict for 18 years of his life, Brandon acknowledges it was only God that "pulled me out of that depravity." Today, as an administrative assistant at the Heartland Recovery Program, he works with a team of people helping others find freedom and continues to see that one key to remaining successful
- [Recovery Director](https://hlandrecovery.org/2022/09/677/) - "God will meet you where you are, and He'll give you the strength. But make no mistake, He didn't say it was going to be easy." That is the kind of straight talk you'll hear from Heartland Recovery Director John Grawe. John experienced addiction and recovery in his own life — from meth addict and

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- [About Us](https://hlandrecovery.org/about-us/) - OUR MISSION To seek out those who are suffering and provide a refuge for healing where we will teach them life-changing biblical truths, train them through discipleship, and equip them with the practical tools they need to be sent out to serve their community and Church and live life successfully through Jesus Christ. Community of
- [Partner With Us](https://hlandrecovery.org/partner-with-us/) - Share the Blessing Our goal is to partner with others who want to make a difference. GET INVOLVED In 2020, the Heartland community celebrated twenty-five years of seeing people find hope through Jesus. The vision started with businessman and founder Charles Sharpe. As he drove across his Missouri farmland one day, he thought, “This would
- [Get Involved](https://hlandrecovery.org/get-involved/) - “A ministry like this takes your time, it takes your money, it takes every bit of your energy, and all your strength…but we are very willing here at Heartland to do that because it is such a blessing. It gives you such joy and such peace when you see what happens—it is exciting because it
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