Freedom Farm Ministries

02/05/2026

Take a look back at the Proclaiming Freedom Banquet last fall. We’re deeply thankful for everyone who came to the High Country to support the men and this ministry, and we look forward to a wonderful year of continued growth, restoration, and lives changed by Christ.

02/03/2026

We're pleased to share January ministry updates and prayer requests:

❄️ Recent Weather: As the High Country faced a standstill under layers of ice, we’re incredibly grateful that our guests never lost power. Though we were snowed in for a few days, the fellowship in the houses remained strong and full of grace. Please continue to pray for soft hearts, joyful spirits, and openness to Christ’s transforming grace.

🌳 Campus Update: This month also marks progress on the campus front. After walking the property with several board members, we’ve agreed to move forward with appraisals so we can better understand the financial path ahead. Please join us in praying for clarity, unity, and alignment with God’s will as we take these next steps.

🛒 Thrift Store: If you’re feeling cooped up this winter and need a change of scenery, come by our thrift store in Vilas! Whether you’re looking to donate gently used items or just enjoy treasure hunting, we’d love to see you.

🔥 Firewood Update: We are currently sold out of seasoned firewood, but we’re still delivering unseasoned wood that will be perfect for next winter. If you’d like to get ahead and stock up early, give us a call at (828) 416-0135 to schedule a delivery.

🙏 Lastly, we ask for your continued prayers for our staff. Balancing ministry life with our roles at home is never easy, and your support and intercession mean more than we can say.

01/22/2026

Last month we introduced the Honor & Memorial Scholarship Program at Freedom Farm Ministries to help close the financial gap for those seeking recovery.

This program allows you to give in a way that tells a story. You can create a scholarship in honor or in memory of someone you love, while helping men in Boone, North Carolina and the surrounding areas find freedom from addiction through Jesus Christ.

If you’d like to learn more about creating a scholarship or giving toward an existing one, visit https://freedomfarmministries.org/freedom-farm-ministries-scholarships/

Your generosity could be the very reason a man begins his journey toward freedom.

01/19/2026

This instruction from the apostle Paul, written to the church in Philippi, cuts straight to the heart of recovery. Addiction trains us to put self first, to protect pride, and to react when things do not go our way. Paul points us in the opposite direction.

In recovery, learning humility is not weakness, it is freedom. When we stop striving to prove ourselves and release the need for recognition, space opens for healing.

Lowliness of mind teaches us to listen, to serve, and to accept help without resentment. Esteeming others better than ourselves breaks the cycle of comparison and ego that often fuels relapse. A surrendered heart learns to walk quietly with Christ, trusting Him to rebuild what pride once destroyed.

01/15/2026

In Phase 3 of the Freedom Farm program, our residents step into a meaningful season of service. This is a time when program fees are waived and the work they do helps cover their cost of living while strengthening responsibility, purpose, and discipline.

Through our Property Maintenance program, these men serve both the ministry and our local community by taking on a variety of projects that improve the beauty and functionality of homes and properties. It’s honest work with real impact, building skills, confidence, and a renewed sense of dignity as they continue their recovery journey.

If you have a need around your property, please contact us at (828) 416-0135 to discuss your project and get added to our calendar.

01/13/2026

❄️ Boone weather is calling for single digits this week! Order your Freedom Farm Firewood and stay warm this winter. We're stocked and ready to serve the High Country and surrounding areas.

🚚 Call the Thrift Store today at 828-416-0135 to schedule your delivery.

12/30/2025

🔗 https://freedomfarmministries.org/end-of-year-donations-to-freedom-farm-ministries/

As we reflect on this past year and all God has done, it’s a good reminder that tomorrow is the last day to make year-end donations that count toward your 2025 tax filing.

Gifts to Freedom Farm Ministries help men break free from addiction through the love of Jesus, support our Christ-centered recovery programs, and make a lasting impact in our community.

To learn more about why giving before midnight on Dec. 31 matters — both for tax benefits and for transforming lives — check out our blog article.

Thank you for support this year. ❤️

12/30/2025

What did you expect coming to Freedom Farm Ministries, from before to now? Read this honest response from one of our Phase Two residents:

If you or a loved one are seeking help from addiction, please connect with us today. For instant answers to your addiction questions, text "FREEDOM" to 828-268-3613. For more information on our program, please visit our website: https://freedomfarmministries.org/men/

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Freedom Farm Ministries.

This season, we’re reminded that our hope is found in the gift of Jesus Christ—the One who came to bring light, peace, and redemption to a broken world.

Praying your Christmas is filled with the peace of Christ and the joy that comes from knowing Him.

12/21/2025

Winter officially begins today—but here in Boone, it’s felt like winter for quite a while now.

The cold mornings, quiet snowfall, and bare trees are a steady reminder of God’s design and faithfulness in every season. Even in the stillness, there’s beauty. Even in the cold, there’s purpose.

“As long as the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” — Genesis 8:22 (KJV)

Praying this season brings rest, reflection, and a deeper awareness of His presence.

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12/17/2025

Dwayne is a retired 911 operator and paramedic from Denton, NC. After years of serving others, ongoing health issues led him down a difficult road—from prescribed pain medication to alcohol.

He came to Freedom Farm Ministries once before, but his heart wasn’t fully surrendered to Christ. After a relapse, Dwayne returned—and this time, the change was real.

Today, Dwayne lives in the Boone area, actively involved in his church and walking alongside younger men in the program, helping them pursue a full and faithful life in Jesus Christ.

12/17/2025

Our Proclaiming Freedom Keynote Speaker, John James, has just released a new single: "God of a Second Chance."

This song is raw, real, and overflowing with hope. If you’ve ever felt broken, lost, or desperate for a fresh start… this message is FOR YOU. In his brand-new video, John shares his heart, his story, and the unshakable truth that no one is too far gone for God’s mercy. Your past doesn’t define you. God’s grace does.

Turn it up. Let it move you. Share it with someone who needs a reminder that redemption is real — and that the God of second chances is still in the business of changing lives. ❤️🔥

🚨 JUST RELEASED TODAY! 🚨John James — co-founder and original lead singer of the Newsboys — is back with a powerful new anthem: “God of the Second Chance.”T...