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BROKEN CHAINS IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
INTERVIEW WITH PASTOR LARRY BRAD- FORD
INTERVIEWER:
Pastor Larry, being one of co-founders of this outreach, what was your initial vision for Broken Chains?
LARRY:
Our initial vision is the same vision we have for today and that is to point people with addictions to a Christ who has power to break the chains of addiction in their lives.
INTERVIEWER:
How do you accomplish that?
LARRY:
First, by sharing Christ’s love with them. H ow
He died on the cross for their sins and rose again from the dead to break the chains and addic- tions that bind them. Although there are many programs 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 ad- dictions 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 of those who come to us seeking help are in. They are down and they are broke. Where most programs like this have to have so much 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:
“I must admit, this
is one of our greatest challenges. We took care of this personally when we started, but now that things are growing it
is a challenge. After we secure a job for the men and provide transpor- tation 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. One of our biggest needs now is transportation. 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
INTERVIEWER: “Geraldine you too were one of the co-founders of this ministry outreach?”
GERALDINE:
“Yes, we began this min- istry to the addicted in September, 2018.”
INTERVIEWER:
“I understand you work in all the aspects of Broken Chains, but your special vision is for wom- en.”
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:
“Do just work with wom- en with addictions?
GERALDINE:
No, regardless of what their need is, we are open to help them. Whether the women have addic- tions or been kicked
out by an abusive boy- friend or are homeless
or whatever. We are here to lend them a helping hand to get back on their feet. Some women come expecting a baby or with a child or all alone. We take them as they are and find them jobs. counsel them and help them be- come a productive mem- ber of society.”
INTERVIEWER:
Since you have been
a registered nurse for years, no doubt your back ground is a big help to you.”
GERALDINE:
“It certainly is. Especially
when you are working with people who have often been struggling with addictions for years.”
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INTERVIEWER:
“Do you need help Geral- dine?”
GERALDINE:
“We certainly do. This is far bigger than us, and its growing!”
INTERVIEWER:
If people want to volun- teer or help with finances for this community out- reach how can they get in touch with you?
GERALDINE:
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INTERVIEWER:: “Geraldine, thanks for your time and I do hope the community here in Franklin County gets behind you and supports this project for our com- munity.”
Broken Chains in Corsicana, Texas is a faith-based, inter-denomina- tional, not-for-profit organization. Trusting in God they have provid- ed a response to the very real problem of alcohol and drug addiction in 100’s of lives since 2003.
Broken Chains believe they have a mandate to reach out to those who are struggling with addictions, regardless of the nature of their addic- tion.
Broken Chains provides counseling, housing, transportation, as well as, employment placement with companies in our community,
INTERVIEWER:
“Are the women who come to you required to pay anything in order to receive help from Bro- ken Chains?
GERALDINE:
“No, we can’t turn any- one down who needs our help.”
GERALDINE AND LARRY - FEEL FREE TO CHANGE ANY- THING OR ADD ANYTHING TO THIS. I STOPPED HERE SO YOU COULD DO THIS AS YOU DESIRE.
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“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.” Philipians 4:13