Those who have heard of Charis House – Ministry Village at Olive’s non-profit Christian-based residential substance abuse recovery program for women – have no doubt heard the name “Debbe Jefcoat” [...]

Last week, we learned about Stacey Paden and how going to a Most Excellent Way addiction support meeting at Olive Baptist Church one night in 1998 began a change that has lasted decades. This [...]

Most Excellent Way is one of the vital programs of Ministry Village, but not one that is discussed very often. The stories shared in Most Excellent Way are often painful, and to protect those who [...]

In last week’s blog, we learned how the Tender Hearts Caring Hands Food Pantry, Most Excellent Way, and the Ministry Village Bargain Center have made adjustments in response to the COVID-19 [...]

Uncertain times. That’s the world we are living in right now. We’ve all had to adjust in some way – changing from our “normal” to something new. The programs of Ministry Village at Olive are no [...]

Before the Coronavirus Pandemic caused lockdowns in Florida, we were devoting our blog to the women of the Charis House. We took a break from our series to discuss ways to manage anxiety with [...]

Before the Coronavirus Pandemic caused lockdowns in Florida, we were devoting our blog to the women of the Charis House. We took a break from our series to discuss ways to manage anxiety with [...]

Throughout the month of March, we are devoting our blog to the women of the Charis House. Learn about 6 of our most recent Charis House graduates and discover how their lives have been [...]

Throughout the month of March, we are devoting our blog to the women of the Charis House. Learn about 6 of our most recent Charis House graduates and discover how their lives have been [...]

Throughout the month of March, we are devoting our blog to the women of the Charis House. Learn about 6 of our most recent Charis House graduates and discover how their lives have been [...]