Each year, toward the end of August, the women of the Charis House look forward to their annual retreat. It is a time of relaxation, reflection and renewal that is deeply appreciated and very [...]

The Ministry Village Bargain Center offers discount shopping and thrifty finds to bargain shoppers; however, its primary mission is to provide funding for the various programs of Ministry Village [...]

Part 2 – Covid’s Impact at the Charis House As addiction levels soared throughout the pandemic, the programs of Ministry Village at Olive worked to adapt in order to provide support [...]

Before she came to the Charis House, Amelia* felt lost, lonely and hopeless. She was an alcoholic, who also dabbled in drugs. “Straight vodka ruled my life. I wanted to end my life, but God [...]

Employee Spotlight – Julie Paden Frequent Ministry Village Bargain Center shoppers will recognize Julie Paden, the hardworking, Jesus-loving, customer-oriented Bargain Center manager who [...]

There has been much focus lately on the troubling times we are facing as a nation. Families in need. Job losses. Uncertainty of the future. Health fears. But if we take the time to look around, [...]

As we recognize and remember Martin Luther King Jr. this week, we should ask ourselves what we are doing to help others. If you are looking for a way to serve your community, Ministry Village at [...]

It’s the time where we all bid 2020 goodbye and begin reminding ourselves to write “2021” on things for the next 12 months. Ministry Village leadership continuously looks for opportunities to [...]

Part 1 The year 2020 has been full of challenges for the entire world, and the Gulf Coast has been no exception. Between school and business closures, job losses tied to the Covid-19 Pandemic, [...]

Not being able to spend time with those you love. Being physically separated from the ones you hold dear. Praying for a day when life becomes “normal” again. The events of 2020 have unfortunately [...]