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Tom McNeal is a member of our Advisory Board and served as a motivational speaker today. He discussed the top skills in demand at the workplace and also shared the importance of perseverance on the job when things get difficult! We are so thankful for...
Butch Swindall is our Student of the Week for Week 2. He was recognized for his courage and transparency in his search for self-worth and trust. Congratulations, Butch!
Wanda Harvill graduated from Hope Inspired Ministries with Class 2 of 2017. She stopped by this week to encourage the current class and brought her son. Childcare was an obstacle in the past before Wanda came to HIM, but that changed after she attended our...
Stacy Self came to talk to our students today from Church of the Highlands. She serves in the women’s correctional facilities. It was a remarkable time as she briefly shared her journey of brokenness and how God works through us while we are on that...
On Tuesday, October 20th, we celebrated the graduation of Class 5 at The Healing Place. Congratulations to Carol and Jeffrey!
We love faces that show pure joy! Join us Tuesday night at 6:00 at The Healing Place in Trussville to celebrate the accomplishments of these two graduates!
The graduation ceremony for Class 5 will be held on Tuesday at The Healing Place in Trussville beginning at 6pm. Help us celebrate the accomplishments of these graduates and join us on Tuesday evening! You will be inspired by their stories of transformation!
Talk about a great way to kick off your weekend!
Sarah McCormick, a HIM Graduate from Class 1 of 2020, just received a car that was donated by another HIM graduate, Lynnea Cramer! Lynnea graduated with Class 4 of 2017, and...
Class 6 of 2020 has begun and today the students met our Executive Director, John Bowman, who was able to share his heart and passion for this ministry with them and encourage them as they begin this journey of change. We are honored to have...
Attention Amazon Prime shoppers! Do some shopping during this special Prime Day event and help Hope Inspired Ministries at the same time. By selecting HIM as your organization through Amazon Smile, we will receive a percentage of your purchase total. Shop special deals and help...
Our HIM family took a little break from our routine today for a fun time of fellowship! We are gearing up for our last class of 2020 which starts on Tuesday, and are ready to finish strong and make a difference in our community!
Check out this great story from our Montgomery campus! Thank you Birmingham Christian Family for helping us spread the news about the good things happening at Hope Inspired Ministries!
https://birminghamchristian.com/unexpected-friendship-at-hope-inspired-ministries/
Before coming to Hope Inspired Ministries, Jeffery was noticing some major anger issues. Several family members had passed away and he began to see himself go down a path of destruction. In 2013, he met his amazing wife, Victoria, who never gave up on him...
This is Mr. Tommy Cook, a big man with an even bigger heart. Tommy has completed the 12 week Hope Inspired Ministries study and will graduate from The Foundry in December. His HIM Instructor, Keith Morgan, stated, “I have no doubt that due to his...
Everyone has a story! Although Charethea was unable to complete the HIM class this session, she is scheduled to start again on October 13th. Watch this video to hear her heart and desire for change. She is worth it!
Carol was laid off in January. Her purpose became unclear and she needed direction, support and prayer. She came to Serving You to receive food assistance and they directed her to Hope Inspired Ministries for job training. God began to give Carol a scripture from...
The classroom is prepared and we are recruiting students for Class 6, our last session of 2020. If you know someone in need of a life change, call 205-202-6305! Classes start October 13th!
“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” James 5:16 is a verse our Birmingham staff fully believes in and today Gene and Darius prayed over their student, Jeffery, before his job interview with Walmart. Guess what? Jeffery has been hired! We are...
Today was the last day of class and the staff gave the students a word of hope! Darius said, “Our Father is the exceptional foundation to build our life upon and to expect favor!” We are so proud of these students and the progress they...
We have been blessed with amazing interns! Brenna and Megan have been working hard recruiting new students and finding employment for our upcoming graduates!
Oscar Adams, Attorney at Adams Law, P.C., spoke to Class 5 today about overcoming the past and paying it forward to others. During his time with us, God touched him to sing an old hymn to the class. Thank you, Mr. Adams, for sharing your...
Dr. Annette Funderburk, the president of J. F. Ingram State Technical College, was the motivational speaker today at our Birmingham campus. She discussed the importance of asking for help, accepting help and offering help to others. Dr. Funderburk talked about how people helped shape her...
Keith Williams is a 2019 graduate from the Birmingham campus of Hope Inspired Ministries and we are so proud of all he has overcome to live a self-sufficient life! He is worth it!
Swanee Lampley was awarded Week 2 Student of the Week for her encouragement to others, determination for change and participation in class! Congrats, Swanee!! Keep being you! 🎉
There are days when a story is shared and it unexpectedly touches you in a powerful way that will stay with you for a while. Matt Bostic was our motivational speaker today, sharing his journey from a very happy childhood to overcoming major obstacles in...
Major Soran Javahirzadeh shared his time and life experiences with our class on Friday. Everyone has challenges. Though now a successful pilot in the U. S. Air Force, his message revealed a life of being told “you can’t”. However, he kept going until he could!...
Trent Bailey served as our motivational speaker earlier this week. Every person in this class is a winner because they are fighting. Trent told our students, “You are the creme of the crop. You are doing the next right thing.”
It...
Dee Cook shared her personal story of struggle with our students this week. We all struggle with the same thing, but putting your hope in a higher power will be your saving grace! You have to believe in yourself. Be kind to others and do...
Some people around HIM had a little too much fun with their silly string today! Help us wish this special lady a very happy birthday! Happy Birthday, Dana Daniels-Manning!
Join us tonight for Graduation! We will celebrate the accomplishments of these amazing men and women from Class 5! The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. You will be inspired by their stories of transformation! You can join us in person at Vaughn Park Church...
A few of our guys enjoyed an evening of food and fellowship tonight by attending “What’s @ Stake?” hosted by River City Iron Works Ministry. This monthly gathering is a time for men in our community to gather together to strengthen and encourage each other...
Kenda McKinney was named Week One Student of the Week for his kindness & respect to others and participation in class. Congratulations, Kenda!!
That moment when you see a graduate encouraging the current class to stay the course is hard to describe! Leon Moton just completed the HIM course and will graduate tomorrow night. He stopped by the campus on Friday and talked with our current class about...
Before coming to Hope Inspired Ministries, Gwen Harris felt like she was wasting time, just "sitting around" as she would say. She had always been fairly active but due to an injury and surgery, she was left having to apply for disability. She has a...
Although Kelly Jones had a good upbringing, he did get involved in the wrong crowd in high school which led him down a path of addiction. His life spiraled out of control and he developed very negative thinking patterns. His addiction lasted many years until...
It was a beautiful day at Arrowhead Country Club supporting Ingram State Technical College, a great partner of Hope Inspired Ministries. ISTC hosted their annual golf tournament on Monday and we had the opportunity to share in the activities of the day, connecting with friends...
Everybody has a story! Ron Simmons, President and CEO of River Region United Way, shared his time and inspirational story with our students on the Montgomery campus on Friday. Ron has always had a desire to do better and his Dad taught their family not...
Michael came to Hope Inspired Ministries to learn ways to become a better employee, as well as a better role model for his daughter. He came into the classroom each day greeting his fellow classmates and our staff with a big smile on his face....
We would like to thank County Commissioner Dan Harris for his support of Hope Inspired Ministries. He recently served as our motivational speaker in the classroom, offering words of encouragement to help our students prior to their internships and also generously provided financial support of...
Before coming to Hope Inspired Ministries, Aaron felt his life was standing still. He felt like his thoughts and opinions didn't matter and felt as though he were living in someone else's shadow. He was actually planning on going to college, however this pandemic struck...
We would like to thank Guild Mortgage Company for hosting a donation drive benefiting several great organizations in our area. Through their generosity, and that of their clients and business partners, our van was loaded down with donations of business clothing, accessories, hygiene items, snacks,...
Attention Amazon Prime shoppers! Do some shopping during this special Prime Day event and help Hope Inspired Ministries at the same time. By selecting HIM as your organization through Amazon Smile, we will receive a percentage of your purchase total. Shop special deals and help...
Cathryn's life before coming to Hope Inspired Ministries was what she called "dull and in a rut.” She grew up in a supportive home and attended church starting at a very young age. Due to one bad decision after another, her adult life spiraled out...
Our HIM family took a little break from our routine today for a fun time of fellowship! We are gearing up for our last class of 2020 which starts on Tuesday, and are ready to finish strong and make a difference in our community!
Before coming to Hope Inspired Ministries, Brenda had a very negative outlook on life. She viewed herself in a negative light and seemed to complain about most anything. Her favorite phrase was "I can't.” During the second week of class, something sparked in Brenda and...
What an incredible day for Aaron Taylor! Aaron is one of our current students who has a passion for music, technology and ministry! Through our partnership with Frazer United Methodist Church, Aaron is interning with their worship ministry. Today, he was able to lead the...
Congratulations to Sheryl Robinson, our Student of the Week for Week 2! Sheryl was selected for trusting the process, working through her obstacles and being eager to learn more!
We have a new team member! Jessica Fails joined our staff as a Career Coach in Lowndes County. Jessica earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Communication Studies from Huntingdon College. She has served in the non-profit sector for over...
Congratulations to the Class 5 Graduates of the Lowndes County campus of Hope Inspired Ministries. We would like to thank all of our volunteers and supporters who helped create life change for this class! Also, thank you to Hayneville Baptist Church for the use of...
Tonight is the night! Join us at 6pm for Graduation!
Hayneville Baptist Church
1180 State Hwy 21 N
Hayneville, Alabama
These three amazing people have put in the work and will graduate from our program on Thursday, October 15th, at Hayneville Baptist Church! The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. You will be inspired when you hear their stories! We hope you will join us...