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JESUS LOVES ADDICTS PODCAST
BRO. BILL BARTON
A LEGACY OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY
Throughout its history, Home of Grace has met the needs of
the Gulf Coast through programs like The Haven Home for Children, a shelter for senior men, Project Home for ex-prisoners, the Bethany Program for homeless families, a community medical clinic, and Noah’s Ark Child Development Program.
Though these ministries have since transitioned, each one marked another chapter in Home of Grace’s long legacy of meeting needs, restoring lives, and serving with compassion.
LASTING LEGACY Founder Bro. Bill Barton passes away, leaving a lasting legacy of faith and restoration.
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Josh Barton named Executive Director, continuing a family tradition of servant leadership.
VALLEY OF GRACE Under the mentorship
of Home
of Grace,
an alumni opens Valley of Grace—a men’s addiction recovery program in Kokomo, In.
40 YEARS OF SERVICE Billy Barton passes away after more than 40 years of service.
SHAPING LIVES Shellene Barton retires after 44 years of shaping thousands of lives.
PODCAST LAUNCH Launch of the Jesus Loves Addicts Podcast, sharing hope far beyond campus walls.
EXPANDING CARE
Crown Joy Counseling opens in
Gulfport, further expanding care for families in recovery.
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