Last week’s blog introduced you to Mr. Drayton Smith, the new Executive Director of Ministry Village at Olive. Drayton’s background in ministry and missions positions him with a compassionate [...]

Stories of addiction recovery are often full of battle scars, complete with triumphs and setbacks. At Ministry Village, we strive to make the victories outnumber the losses, keeping our focus on [...]

The Charis House says goodbye to a devoted leader and compassionate friend Karen Cox, the Charis House Therapist, came to Ministry Village at Olive in November 2013 after having worked as a [...]

One of our most recent Phase 2 Charis House graduates recently moved back home to begin the next phase of her life. We at Ministry Village grew very fond of her – her helpful, spirited, [...]

At this time of year, it’s normal for us to think about the things for which we are grateful. At Ministry Village at Olive – YOU, our supporters, are at the top of our list. We are able to do [...]

On October 17, we celebrated the graduation of 3 ladies from Phase I of the Charis House program. Here is a glimpse at their stories. *Names have been changed to help provide a fresh start. “My [...]

🌟 We Wish You Would 🌟 Would you like to encourage the ladies of the Charis House this holiday season? Ministry Village at Olive is hoping to spark some joy for our ladies during the holidays. [...]

Part 2 – Counseling at the Charis House Last week, we met Amy Hagler, a Troy University student working for her Masters in Counseling and Psychology. Amy has been interning at the Charis House [...]

Part 1 – Meet Amy Hagler The women at the Charis House arrive with a variety of addictions; but in almost every single case, the addiction is merely a symptom of a deeper problem. The goal [...]

This weekend marks the 5th annual Ministry Village Clay Shoot – our fundraiser for the Charis House and the programs of Ministry Village at Olive – and it’s not too late for you to participate! [...]