Stories of Hope

With a Master’s degree in chemistry, a profitable career as a chiropractor, a home, family, and material things...Steven “had it all.” What brought him to Mel Trotter Ministries, broke and broken?

Darlene, a decorated veteran, fought for her country’s flag. But the trauma of war followed her home and hurled her into the toughest battle of all. Drugs took Darlene hostage...until Jesus set her free at Mel Trotter Ministries.

Lee and Terry are two brothers who have been on a journey together all of their lives. "We grew up together. Started getting high together," says Terry. But God was preparing a way...

“Every day I wake up singing praises to God. Each new day is like Easter to me. Most people think Easter is about buying new clothes and looking good. But, if you feel like you have a new birth every day, that’s Easter!”

A year ago when I came here, I knew I was at rock bottom. I wanted to give up on life. Now I've got a relationship with God...and I'm happy!

“I was in AA for 20 years...In those meetings I got the impression my drinking problem would never go away.”

"It was drugs..."
         "In high school I started smoking marijuana..."
                      "A friend introduced me to alcohol..."

“I remember those days when I’d look in the mirror, and hate what I saw...I was on a mission to end my life.”

“I thought my way was better than God’s way.
THAT WAS MY FIRST MISTAKE.”

Thank you...
for giving me a place where I can return to the faith I had as a child.

James: "I once was lost...but now I've been found by the Christ of Bethlehem."

Rosie never wanted to be like her parents. When she was young, her mother and father often opted to get drunk rather than spend time with their children. But when Rosie’s brother introduced her to marijuana as a teenager, she loved the feeling. It wasn’t long before she tried other drugs too.

Lewis has a job in the kitchen at Mel Trotter, and is working towards his GED. “Mel provided me with everything,” he says.