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Since graduating from Shiloh I have taken a staff position at "The Foundry" (Bessemer Rescue Mission & Recovery Center) in Bessemer, Alabama. It is here that we take in donated clothes, household items, electronics & automobiles. I am the shop manager at The Foundry Auto Center during the day. We take in donated vehicles & under my supervision several of the men in the one year program repair them. Most of the men that have worked for me have been seasoned mechanics, but there have been several that I have been able to teach along the way. We then sell them at our car lot to help fund the program. At night I supervise 26 men that are either close to graduation from our regular program, prison reentry, or staff members. I monitor behavior, assign chores, inspect rooms & do random drug testing. Although I am not a counselor, I have occasion to speak a word of truth into these men’s lives.... I am humbled by this honor, & I am so grateful to the Lord for Shiloh Ministries. If it had not been for the Lord providing such a place as Shiloh who knows what would have happened to me & to others who have graduated. Thank you Pastor Rocky & Sister Debbie for your love & sacrifice. - Tommy Desazo
My name is Jonathan Painter. I graduated from Shiloh’s twelve month program in May 2005. Prior to arriving at Shiloh, I had spent several years struggling in a lifestyle that revolved around drugs. Had I not found Shiloh, it is unlikely that I would have experienced the blessings God had designed for me. During my time at Shiloh, I developed a new understanding of the Lord and how his healing and liberating power could free me from my drug dependency. I spent my twelve months at Shiloh strengthening my relationship with God, developing an appreciation for what Jesus Christ saved me from, and ultimately submitting my life completely under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Upon graduating from Shiloh’s year of discipleship, I yearned to continue my spiritual growth and training. I experienced God’s directing me to attend Texas Bible Institute. I began at TBI in September 2005 and went through their Bible school program. While at TBI, I learned a great deal about the Bible, and I learned about serving people with a minister's heart. I learned by observing the lives of the people teaching and mentoring me at TBI and also through the many retreats and weekend events I participated in where I had the opportunity to grow in relationships with the other students. At one of the retreats I attended, I met Elizabeth Kokajko, a fellow student. We became fast friends and learned together how to trust God with everything. My wonderful friendship with Elizabeth progressed into a blessed courtship, and after we completed our second year program at TBI and had been serving as full-time staff members at Burchfield Ministries, we were married on August 9, 2008. Elizabeth and I are now serving in our second year as full-time staff members at Burchfield Ministries and we are helping to build Believer's World Outreach Church in Katy, TX. Our involvement in helping to build this Church is rewarding. I enjoy serving as an usher, heading up the Parking Crew, and working in the Food Services Department for the Bible School. Elizabeth shares her faith as she leads the Nursery in the Katy Church, and helps recruit for TBI. We are both so glad we waited on God's perfect choice and plan for our marriage and we encourage others to do the same. God always knows and wants the best for His children, so wait for His timing and your life will be blessed! My life since I stepped foot on the grounds of Shiloh has been one of an amazing transformation and it is a testimony to the faithfulness of the Lord. I can testify today that He who began a good work in me is definitely proving faithful and just to complete it according to his Word.
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I am Jason Cowen and the LORD & His ministry at Shiloh saved my life. I was on a road that was leading me to destruction. I praise God for the opportunity to meet Him as LORD & Savior while I was at Shiloh. I was lost & did not know Him. He became so real to me because of the atmosphere that was all ready in place for me to receive His love & acceptance. Since my graduation I have learned to serve wherever He places me. I have been blessed with a wonderful wife who fears the LORD & loves life. My son is a gift from my Heavenly Father. I have never dreamed that this was possible. God made it a reality because I was destined to be blessed. My wife & I are currently on staff at Celebration Of Life Church in Baytown, TX. We are so grateful to Shiloh for teaching the truth of God’s Word.
I'm Brian Gust. This is my beautiful wife Miranda and my two daughters Isabella and Sophia. God is so good. The year I spent at Shiloh was a year of transformation and restoration. Through the Holy Spirit and God's Word my life was given mercy and truth to overcome the devil and the consequences of sin. Psalm 41:11 says this: "By this I know you are well Pleased with me, because my enemy does not triumph over me." Every thing the devil has tried since I've graduated Shiloh has failed. I have victory in Christ Jesus. I want to thank all of those who co-labor with Shiloh Ministries in lives being restored. This is the Ministry God used to restore my calling in Christ and my marriage. Thank you Lord for this mercy and truth!! 
My name is Jason Henry. I am 29 Years old. Before knowing Jesus, I was a drug addict & alcoholic. I graduated Shiloh Ministries on December 17, 2003. It was there I learned of Christ and the true meaning of The word Salvation. I have developed a strong relationship with Christ and this has helped tremendously with my social life. Since my graduation The Lord has blessed me abundantly. My cup is truly running over. He has blessed me with a new truck, and a great job. But most importantly, He has reunited my wife Tonya and I and our two sons, Noah, and Nathan. We were married in October 2005 at Shiloh Ministries. I thought it would be appropriate for our life, if my wife and I started where I started with Jesus. He has blessed us with a beautiful home, and we work two blocks from each other. I am currently working full time and my company is paying for me to go to electrical school to get my degree. I go two nights a week. The rest of my life is devoted to God and my family. I am so thankful God hand picked me to go to Shiloh. Please know that your generous giving makes lives like mine possible. It is not just about us Men and our lives. The restoration of us men extends outward to our families. God is restoring the entire family. Thank You for helping us through your prayers and your financial contributions to this Ministry. God bless you! 
To all you wonderful people of God................. Brother Todd here letting you know of the Lords goodness in my life. I waited patiently on the Lord for four years and saw his promise to me come to fruition. I have recently become the proud Godly husband of my lifelong helpmeet. I never gave up on the Lord, just questioned his timing every now and then. I was constantly reminded by him, that he invented time he didn't need to keep track of it. He is a faithful God. To all my brothers currently at Shiloh, I must tell you: That through the Grace and Mercy of the Lord I have been clean and sober for 5 yrs. and a couple of months. The Lord is in the business of deliverance and he never goes back on his promises. I have recently been blessed with a promotion and transfer to Denver Colorado. It is simply an awesome picture that God has painted with this beautiful part of our great country. Life is good, and it is awesome to have that special someone to share with. We have started attending Marilyn Hickeys flagship ministry here in Denver and can I tell you the Lord is doing an awesome work in Denver.
I finally hit rock bottom, after a six year drug habit to meth and crack cocaine. I cried out to God & He arranged my entrance into Shiloh Ministries in January 2005. Then the true meaning of living life really began. I realized while I was there that there is more to being a man than just being born a male. The LORD used the awesome staff at Shiloh in helping me deal with life’s disappointments by leaning on Him and seeking comfort in His Word. Quitting was never an option, even when a tragic truck accident took my dad’s life six months into the program. It was God who revealed to me that I needed to remain at Shiloh. It turned out to be the best year of my life, and every year since, life has become better and better. After I graduated in January of 2006, I started serving in a church in the Shreveport, LA area where I met my future bride. God led me to a dedicated Christian woman who was devoted to Him and had a heart for men suffering from substance abuse. Although Satan kept trying to drag me back to my old life, God constantly reminded me that He had changed me and that I had His power to overcome any of Satan’s attacks. In December of 2006, I returned to Shiloh to have Pastor Rocky perform the marriage ceremony in order to marry the woman that God handpicked just for me. Two months into our marriage, God opened up the door to start my own business. In February of 2007, I became the owner and sole proprietor of my own lawn care service. God led me to Luke 8:8 “where seed fell on fertile soil producing a return of a hundred fold”. That’s where I believe the seed fell on me when I was at Shiloh, so I chose to name my company “Fertile Soil Lawn care”. God gives me the chance to witness to a variety of people from every kind of lifestyle, and He continues to bless my business, expanding beyond lawn service to landscape and irrigation systems. God has even begun to use me to teach a Bible study class to recovering addicts on Wednesday nights. Contributions and generous donations to Shiloh makes lives like mine a reality. Please keep Shiloh, the men there, as well as the staff in your prayers. They are in the life-changing business. - Clint Maynard
My name is Cliff and this is my wife, Melissa. I would like to share with you what God has done and is doing in our lives. Our lives have changed so much after I graduated from Shiloh in June of 2007. After graduating, I got hooked in with our church in Sealy, the All Around Cowboy Church where we are members. We faithfully serve our Pastors Sonny and Gloria Rice.
When I graduated from Shiloh, I did not have a vehicle to drive. God has since then blessed me with 2 trucks. I was blessed with a Ford F150 a month after graduating. This truck meant I could get to and from a job. Then I needed a bigger truck for my tools, so I started praying and believing for one. One Sunday after church I spotted a Ford F350 in a yard for sale. I told God that I wanted that truck. I went by there later that day and test drove it before church that evening. The owner wanted quite a bit for it and I made them an offer and they agreed. I did not have the money, but a neighbor told me if I ever found the truck I needed, he would loan me th emoney for it interest free. I visited with my neigbor and the deal was done. Praise God!!! I also helped my neigbor to pay off the truck. Who in their right mind would do this for some one who couldn't even keep $5 in their pocket cuase it would be spent on drugs. Only God would, cause I can be trusted with little and He will bless me with much. Plus we are tithers and givers.
My wife and I also serve our Pastors by helping with the sound and videoing at our church. Pastor Sonny asked me a few months ago to be his Armour Bearer, and I am honored to server him. He has recently asked me to pray about being ordained. Praise God! I have only dreamed of being ordained. I'm really excited about this because I know that I will Pastor a church one day as it has been prophesied over me. As you can see, there is life after addiction as long as you have a desire to change. The change starts within your heart. I thank God for Shiloh, it was a refuge for me to come to, that taught and helped me change. Thank God for Pastor Rocky and Mrs. Debbie, who gave up their lives to help change the lives of others. If you will give God an opportunity in your life, He will change your life and make it better, not just good. God will do the same for you as he did for me if you let Him. God is a not a respector of persons like man is. Thank you and God bless you.
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