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BREAKING CHAINS PROJECT IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Breaking Chains in Winchester, TN is a recovery sober living home. Trusting in God they have been provided a response to the very real problem of alcohol and drug addiction in all walks of lives since 2019.
Breaking Chains believes they have a mandate to reach out to those who are struggling with addictions, regard- less of the nature of their addiction.
Breaking Chains provides counseling, housing, transpor- tation, as well as, employment placement with compa-
nies in our community,
INTERVIEW WITH LARRY BRAD- FORD - DIRECTOR OF MEN’S HOME
INTERVIEWER: “Larry, are you the one who founded the Breaking Chains Proj- ect?”
LARRY:
“No, Jeremy Stephens founded this outreach on June 1, 2019. I am
the director of men’s ministry and Geraldine Stephens is the director of the women’s outreach. Our vision is to point people with addictions to a Christ who has pow- er to break the chains of addiction in their lives.”
INTERVIEWER: “How do you accom- plish that?”
LARRY:
“First, by sharing Christ’s love with them; how He died on the cross for their sins and rose again from the dead to break the chains and addictions that bind them. Although there are many pro- grams that point those with addictions to a higher power, we tell them who that power is, and His name is Jesus Christ!”
We believe those with addictions need to look to God. Since our creator is the One who made us, He knows how to fix us when we are broken.”
INTERVIEWER:
“Do you take men who are struggling with addictions even if they don’t have any money”?
LARRY:
“The truth is, this is the
way almost all of those who come to us seeking help are in. They are down and they are broke. Where most programs like this ask for money up front, we don’t turn anyone down because of lack of finances.”
INTERVIEWER: “How do you make it then? How do you take care of all your bills and expenses?”
LARRY:
“We took care of this per- sonally when we started, but now that things are growing, it is a challenge. After we secure a job for the men and provide transportation for them, they do give us some each week to help out.”
INTERVIEWER: “What is your biggest need now?”
LARRY:
“We do need finances, food, and other neces- sary items to take care
of the needs of those who come seeking help. We are believing for two good vans so we will be able to provide trans- portation to work and out around town, to help them with their needs.”
INTERVIEWER: “Larry, thanks for your time and sharing your vision with us. We will be believing with you for those two good vans.”
INTERVIEW WITH GERALDINE STEPHENS - DIREC- TOR OF WOMEN’S HOME
INTERVIEWER: “Geraldine, you too were one of the co-founders of this ministry outreach?”
GERALDINE:
“Yes, we began this min- istry to women who are addicted in September, 201November 1, 2019
INTERVIEWER:
“I understand you work in all the aspects of Breaking Chains, but your special vision is for women.”
GERALDINE:
“Yes it is. Very often we feel that women are the most vulnerable and overlooked. We have a separate home for wom- en.”
INTERVIEWER: “What is the problem in the lives of the women you work with?”
GERALDINE:
“The women all have addictions of drugs and /or alcohol which has brought on other issues that has made their lives unmanageable.
“We have also taken in pregnant women, women with babies and children.
“I am a registered nurse and have experience in taking care of pregnant women, new born babies (sick and healthy), alco- holics and addicts.
“We take women and men that are released from jail, rehab and pris- on that have addictions.
INTERVIEWER:
“Are the women who come to you required to pay anything in order to receive help from Break- ing Chains?
GERALDINE:
“No, we can’t turn any- one down who needs our help. We have learned that most of those who need help the most, have absolutely nothing. If we turned down women or men, because of lack of mon- ey, we would be turning away those who need our help the most.”
INTERVIEWER: “Do you have enough staff to take care of the needs?”
GERALDINE:
“We certainly don’t. This is far bigger than us, and its growing! We desper- ately need more volun- teer help. Everyone is volunteering their time.
If we didn’t, there would be a Breaking Chains ministry here to reach out to the needs.”
INTERVIEWER:
“If people want to volunteer or help with finances for this com- munity outreach, how can they get in touch with you?”
GERALDINE:
“They can call me at 931-636-0556 or Larry at 931-636-1373.” As the ministry grows, we are praying that God will raise up staff to assist us in meeting the needs.
INTERVIEWER: “Geraldine, we admire you in what you are doing. Most people don’t desire to be in- convenienced by oth- er people’s problems and needs. Thanks for opening up your heart and being willing to be there for those who may need your help the most. Thank you for your time for this interview. I do hope the community here in Franklin County gets behind you and sup- ports this project for our community.”
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.” Philipians 4:13