About Us

KC and Joey Grist share their message of hope for hurting families through the use of sound Biblical principles that restored their marriage after addiction, financial ruin and divorce tore it apart. Together, this couple speaks to individuals and couples alike, sharing their story of faith and recovery. Their ministry is teaching others a better way to live a life of hope and of happiness through a day-to-day relationship with Jesus Christ. The Grists live in Tupelo, Mississippi where they are raising two sons, JT (5) and Jimmie (3). They are active members of Lee Acres Church.

About Hope Recovery Center

Hope Recovery Center is a vision for a continuum of care for hurting families dealing with the bondages of addiction. This vision includes working specifically with adult men who desire to find a better way to live their lives, and a way to heal the hurts that have damaged their family.This includes a multi-phase plan:Phase I - Speaking and counseling ministry. Joey and KC are available to speak at churches, conferences, retreats and other groups. Funds raised through this ministry will be used to begin the subsequent phases of the ministry.Phase II - Non-residential treatment program for addicts and their families. This phase would include, but not be limited to, Christian 12-step studies; Career assessment; Job training; Resume writing and Interview skills; Biblical stress management; Time management, etc.During this phase, an attempt will be made to partner with existing organizations to provide housing, healthcare, clothing, transportation, meals and job assistance to those who need it.Phase III - Male Residential Treatment Center. Phase III includes all of the above, but instead of out-sourcing, we will provide a long-term residential treatment program. The program will be supported by some type of business or businesses, which will be operated by program participants.Phase IV - The full Continuum of Care.Stabilization - for those who enter the program intoxicated and/or under the influence of drugsSTEP (Structured Transitional Evaluation Period) 2-4 weeksSTAR (Spiritual Training and Recovery) 6-12 monthsTransitional Housing for those re-entering society
Today I was sitting at a co-workers desk, filling in while she went to the doctor. I noticed a small frame with the scripture "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Although I know those words by heart, they struck me today. The Word of God really is a light and a path when we have lost our way. It is our modern day GPS. I hate to get lost. I always have. As a child, I was always afraid of being lost. As an adult, it just frustrates me because it makes me lose time. I am always so relieved to finally see something familiar and know that I am heading back the right way. Isn't life like that? When we lose our way - when we forget who is really in control it can be frustrating and even fearful. When I lose my way in life today, it is usually because I have taken on too much responsibility and therefore have done nothing well. I've stopped letting God run my life and have tried once again to find my way in the dark - alone. When I seek Him and His perfect guidance, the light He provides never fails me - NEVER! How much easier it would be if I began every day by saying "Lord, let me look always to you and to your word for the light that I need to find my way." In looking back over the darkest points in my life, particularly those toughest times in my marriage, God used any number of ways to bring me back to His Holy Word. It was always those times when I felt most comforted, and felt the most peace. Thank you God for your Word, or our own personal GPS!