SPARK ministries
Special People Advocating Recovery Kentucky
What is Spark minsitries?
A non-profit entity (who has applied for 501 (c)(3) status) was established in Powell County by three board members (Jenell Brewer, Stephen Donithan and Lisa Coffey) out of a faith based vision/dream they share to embrace and support their community in God's love in Powell County's battle against drugs and addiction. The three used their God given talents, love and specialties to be a blessing in others' lives. Now the board has grown to six members, and many volunteers. These volunteers work tirelessly to connect people who are struggling with the much needed help and support to get them out of the chaos of addiction and into a sober and purposeful life.
What is the concern of spark?
The concern of SPARK Ministries is to start a fire (a passion) in our hometown to support those impacted by the horrendous addiction epidemic that has:
Taken lives and created a void in the lives of loved ones left behind
(ie. high overdose rates and massive grief/loss needs in our people)
Shattered personal accountability
(ie. increased incarceration and recidivism rates in the justice systems, increased dependence on government funded assistance programs with high unemployment rates, increased unplanned pregnancies and increased rates of infectious disease)
Devastated family structure
(ie. high rates of children in social service custody, an overwhelming court system, increase in grandparents raising grandchildren and lack of parental support in meeting the education, medical, basic and spiritual needs of our children across the board)
Crushed the spiritual integrity and unity of our hometown
(ie. decrease in church communities, lack of interest in closeness to higher power/spiritual expression & purpose and overall breakdown of unity in our small town)
The concern comes from the board members witnessing and experiencing the barriers to connected-ness being created by this epidemic- in the backyards of their home of Powell County. The three have been called by God to take action against this problem.
Taken lives and created a void in the lives of loved ones left behind
(ie. high overdose rates and massive grief/loss needs in our people)
Shattered personal accountability
(ie. increased incarceration and recidivism rates in the justice systems, increased dependence on government funded assistance programs with high unemployment rates, increased unplanned pregnancies and increased rates of infectious disease)
Devastated family structure
(ie. high rates of children in social service custody, an overwhelming court system, increase in grandparents raising grandchildren and lack of parental support in meeting the education, medical, basic and spiritual needs of our children across the board)
Crushed the spiritual integrity and unity of our hometown
(ie. decrease in church communities, lack of interest in closeness to higher power/spiritual expression & purpose and overall breakdown of unity in our small town)
The concern comes from the board members witnessing and experiencing the barriers to connected-ness being created by this epidemic- in the backyards of their home of Powell County. The three have been called by God to take action against this problem.
What actions will SPark Ministries take to see change in this identified problem?
SPARK Ministries will rely on the fruits of the spirit of Christ (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control) and the faith, hope and love given by the powerful God whom they each serve, to provide a strength-based, supportive, holistic, evidenced-based, self efficacy driven approach to offer advocacy, resource connection, support, ministry, healing, mentoring, relationship building and self-awareness regarding the great need to prevent, heal and eventually see an end to the drug culture that consumes a majority of our county's homes. For we are given one command "to love one another as Christ loved you." John 13:34
What services will spark offer?
- Celebrate Recovery meeting at Clay City First Church of God, 3200 Main Street, Clay City; Fridays at 7pm. (dinner at 6)
- Private meetings with individuals and their family to assist in finding and contacting inpatient, outpatient and addiction support group resources; which will fit their needs and desires within their recovery
- Casey's Law advocacy for families
- Providing volunteer ran youth and adult mentoring opportunities in the community to teach personal accountability, prevention of drug abuse, relationship building and self-awareness
- Local, 24/7 - 365 day per year call line to access a trained support specialist for extra encouragement, understanding and discussion of needs
How do i contact spark Ministries?
Call 859-771-3021 to speak to our volunteer support specialists about your needs or a loved ones needs. Or email HERE.