ABOUT L.I.F.E.
L.I.F.E. Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in North Carolina, dedicated to helping individuals break free from the chains of addiction through the transformative power of Christ. L.I.F.E. Ministries offers a biblically-based approach to addiction recovery, providing hope, healing, and a path to true freedom.
OUR SERVANTS
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Tim & Maranda Horst
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.
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Brian & Marisa Wilson
CRAVEN COUNTY FACILITATORS
Marisa has been involved with LIFE Ministries since 2024 and serves as facilitator at the weekly meetings. Her passion for this ministry is deeply personal: She knows firsthand the bondage of addiction, but more importantly, she has 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.
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Joe Barta IV
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!
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Keith and Carla Ferry
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.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to help individuals overcome addiction and experience a life of freedom and abundance through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We believe that true recovery is possible when we align our lives with God's purpose and live according to His word.
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PASTOR MICHAEL DIXON
MDIV/CO, LCAS-A
Pastor Dixon is the founder and executive director of L.I.F.E. Ministries. Through his personal experience and deep understanding of the scriptures, he teaches how to overcome addictions by relying on the power of God. Pastor Dixon has 32 years of experience as a Senior Pastor, wrote “Casting Down Idols Through the Power of the Gospel” and the L.I.F.E. Curriculum, as well as hosts the “Casting Down Idols” podcast, available wherever you listen to podcasts. Pastor Dixon is also an adjunct professor for Judson College, teaching “Counseling Addiction and Trauma” within the prison system.

