BOARD MEMBER

Justin is originally from Willimantic, Connecticut, where he became involved in drugs, alcohol, and gang life. His story of recovery can be heard here: Justin Hipsky’s Testimony

​Justin has been an active part of the leadership team since LIFE's beginning in March, 2017. He is in leadership in the Edgecombe County chapter as well as on the Board of Directors.

NASH COUNTY LEADERSHIP

Tim and Maranda have two beautiful children, Isaiah and Teagan, and are leaders in the Nash County chapter. Their heart's desire is to minister to hurting people through the perfect counsel of God's Word.

CRAVEN COUNTY FACILITATORS

Brian and Marisa Wilson, who live in beautiful New Bern. They were married in 2017 and are the proud parents of four wonderful children, Mia and Matteo are the youngest, while their two older kids are thriving in college and professional careers.

Brian and Marisa have been involved with LIFE Ministries since 2024 and now serve as facilitators at the weekly meetings. Their passion for this ministry is deeply personal: they know firsthand the bondage of addiction, but more importantly, they’ve experienced the life-changing freedom that comes through Christ. It’s His love and grace that carried them through, and now it’s that same love that compels them to walk alongside others on their journey to healing.

They believe God is using LIFE Ministries to bring hope and restoration to Craven County and beyond. If you or someone you love is struggling, or if you simply want to be part of a community that uplifts and encourages, please join us at Crossroads Baptist Church on Monday nights at 6:30. We would love to meet you and walk this journey together.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Howells have served with LIFE since it began in Edgecombe County. Pastor Glenn serves on the Board of Directors for LIFE Ministries as well as Pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Wake Forest, N.C.

MULTIMEDIA CONSULTANT

Joe joined LIFE Ministries in 2024 as our Multimedia Consultant. Joe has several years of experience in videography and is currently employed as a Multimedia Specialist at ECU Health Medical Center, located in Greenville, N.C. Joe has a passion to use his gifts and abilities to help others. He has discovered that LIFE Ministries is a wonderful nonprofit to help him do just that!

NASH COUNTY DIRECTORS

Keith was born and raised in the mountains of Western Pennsylvania.  After years of trying to find peace, acceptance, and fulfillment through alcohol and many other things, Keith's life was spinning out of control.  He was searching for the right things but in all the wrong places leaving him empty, helpless and hopeless.  His marriage was also in total despair and through a series of events his wife cried out to God to either help him or let him die.  She wanted the latter, BUT GOD had other plans.  In 1992 Keith began his journey of recovery with out-patient treatments and AA programs.  He had fully committed to this journey of recovery and had a "Spiritual awakening as the result of these steps" but had not fully surrendered to the One True God (the God of the Bible).  When Keith fully surrendered and allowed the Lord to have His way with him, he began to discover a freedom and a newness of life that he'd never experienced before.  His relationship with Jesus Christ totally transformed his decades-long struggle with alcohol as Jesus completely healed and delivered him from his addiction.  Walking in this new God given freedom, in 1994 he asked his wife to remarry and renew their relationship.  She said yes!  For the last 18+ years Keith and Carla have shared God's testimony of hope, redemption, and restoration by working with numerous folks in Christ Centered recovery programs at their church.  Further testament to God’s Grace is their 35+ year marriage and 3 beautiful children Jacob, Hannah and Nathanael.  Keith and Carla have been involved with LIFE ministries since 2023 and now serve as facilitators at the weekly meetings.  L.I.F.E. Ministries is a lifeline of Hope.  The answer to overcoming life's struggles and addictions is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  Come and discover it for yourself Monday nights at 6:30 at Calvary Chapel of Red Oak, in Red Oak, North Carolina.

CRAVEN COUNTY FACILITATOR

Charmaine is a wife, mother and grandmother of four. Although not a New Bern native she proudly calls it home. She is active in her community and church.

Chamaine joined LIFE Ministries when it first launched in Craven County. She has a background in counseling however after losing a dear friend to a drug overdose several years ago, it has been her passion to minister to those in addiction. Through LIFE Ministries the right door opened at the right time. Her desire is to help those caught up in any addiction to find true deliverance and freedom through Christ.