Yesterday was a “typical” day at Victory Acres. We had several young people all working on different projects around the farm in the warm, spring sunshine. There were good things happening everywhere! It got me to thinking… what is our “product?” Is it eggs, vegetables, or meat? No, while all of those are things thatContinue reading “A Nehemiah Discipleship Program Update”
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From Dream to Reality
Thank you for your support for the ministry of Victory Acres. I wanted to take thisopportunity to give you a short report on the impact that your giving is making.The farm has grown so much in the past 17 years. It has developed from the seed of a dream born in prayer and desperation toContinue reading “From Dream to Reality”
Training and Transition
These past few months have been full of ministry and transition for our family. In early July we hosted the Nehemiah Discipleship Program Summer Training with seven young people participating. Each day of our training had a different theme. We used the classic book Celebration of Discipline to focus on different disciplines each day. Since our summerContinue reading “Training and Transition”
Urban Leadership Retreat
Victory Acres hosted our annual Urban Leadership retreat May 28 – 30, 2021.
Why a Farm
There are a lot of people who have wondered, “Why does a ministry focused on urban places have a farm?” It’s a good question. Here’s the answer…
God’s Perspective
It is only through getting God’s perspective that we can see what really matters. Without it, we are just pushed about by circumstances and situations.
The Battle for Life
I woke up this morning to the realization that my truck was missing. A sinking feeling gripped my stomach as my suspicions were confirmed – my truck had been stolen. Bryan* arrived here from the streets of Indy two weeks ago. We have eaten every meal and spent nearly every waking moment together, battling theContinue reading “The Battle for Life”
The Whole Story
The Whole Story: “The relationships that God has given us to steward are the real work. Nothing is more valuable.”
Not What We Expected
Thanks to everyone who has helped, prayed, encouraged, and given to make this dream a reality.
A New Opportunity
While this story is fictional, the opportunity is real. We are looking for up to six young people between the ages of 18 and 25 to join us for a two-month pilot program May – July, 2020.