$200K raised for Birmingham’s addicted and homeless—details here

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During the ALeader Summit on September 6, The Foundry Ministries and Changed Lives Christian Center came together to raise awareness and funds for long-term and transitional programs that have the power to transform lives through recovery. Read on for a recap of this empowering event, the special local honored and how you can show your support by donating here.

The ALeader Summit raised awareness + funds for Birmingham’s addicted and homeless

Since 1971, The Foundry Ministries has helped restore hope and rebuild  the lives of addicts through Christ-centered recovery. 

Through life-changing programs and aftercare, men and women receive the tools they need to break the chains of addiction, find freedom and discover purpose. 

Changed Lives Christian Center (CLCC) opened its doors in 2010 with the purpose of providing life-changing Christ-centered outreach to Birmingham’s homeless and poor. In 2014, CLCC partnered with The Foundry Ministries to serve as a pathway to independence for more than 175 men every year and providing essential care and services for Birmingham’s homeless. 

You can help The Foundry Ministries and Changed Lives Christian Center continue their mission to help Birmingham’s addicted and homeless by donating here. 

Highlights from the 2023 ALeader Summit

“I had to be knocked to the bathroom floor to realize I wasn’t living life effectively.” 

Greg Sankey, SEC Commissioner

These were just some of the powerful words spoken to a room of more than 300 community leaders who joined together to celebrate second chances during the ALeader Summit sponsored by Benton Nissan.

Other highlights from the event include:

• Jim Dunaway of The Next Round Podcast emceed the event, captivating the crowd of leaders.
• An inspirational video featuring a 2023 Foundry Ministries graduate’s journey from addiction to recovery through life-changing programs.
• The recipient of the 2023 Community Impact Award presented by Benton Nissan was announced.

The 2023 Community Impact Award presented by Benton Nissan

Each year, The Foundry Ministries and Changed Lives Christian Center honor one local whose goodwill and dedication have made a positive impact in the community with the Community Impact Award presented by Benton Nissan. 

This year’s award recipient was Pastor Mark Winslett who was recognized for his local, national and international impact in permanently transforming lives in the Birmingham recovery community.

In the ministry since the age of 13, Pastor Mark’s impact as a spiritual leader has directly touched the lives of thousands of men and women battling addiction and those seeking freedom from life controlling issues. 

Here are just some of the reasons why Pastor Mark was more than deserving of the award: 

• He serves as the founding pastor of Heritage Christian Center in Hueytown and has been The Foundry Ministries Director of Counseling for the past 24 years. 
• He’s served the addiction community since 1987 and is in his 20th year of leading a 36-week discipleship training course that has impacted thousands locally and abroad.
• Locally, he has taught classes, led Foundry chapel services and mentored the counseling staff of The Foundry Ministries. 
• He’s an instructor and trainer of the Association of Christian Recovery Ministries where he impacts more than 45 faith-based recovery programs around the Southeast and is a Nationally Certified Addiction Counselor.
• He has led an international ministry with the Indian + Pakistani Harvest Plan and in pastoral training at three Heritage Christian Center campuses in Kenya.

Pastor Mark Winslett is just one of the many individuals who contribute to the mission of The Foundry and impact the Birmingham Community through its empowering services. Learn more about The Foundry Ministries programs.

Show your support for The Foundry Ministries and Changed Lives Christian Center’s mission to help Birmingham’s addicted and homeless by donating here. 

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