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Ministry
The focus at The River’s Edge Ranch is to provide an environment of quality in every sense where the 3 central aspects of Christian life will be followed, and the men can begin to foster a love for:
- Ministry to God
- Ministry to other believers
- Ministry to the world (evangelism)
Foundation
They are providing a foundation for the growth of these three central aspects, humble spirit, good works, and ethics which help transform hearts through Christ. The leaders of The River’s Edge Ranch equip each man with the Christian life survival tools necessary for success, such as, mentorship, partnership, discipleship, and accountability. Each learns the importance and value of a having a Paul, Barnabas and Timothy in his life, while becoming a true man of God.
Opportunities
Beyond that, the men of The River’s Edge Ranch are given frequent opportunities to participate in evangelical events where other men of God join them; sharing their experiences and demonstrating how each man can use his very own testimony to share God’s Word, and how His perfect love has changed his life. This develops the desire to continue the practice of evangelism as a “way of life” and setting them upon the high road of successful Christian living. You can donate to 'The Ranch" through this site - Just write "THE RANCH" in the comment section. For more information or to directly donate to The River’s Edge Ranch click https://www.theriversedgeranch.org/about.html
Rancher Testimonies 2024
The Path to Recovery at The Ranch
Featured River’s Edge Ranch Graduate
Rick's Story
Drugs were ruining his life
Drugs were ruining his life
Rick Martinez served honorably in the Air Force helping to defeat America’s enemies during three tours in Afghanistan, but now that he was home, he was loosing his own, inner battle of addiction.
Drugs were ruining his life
Drugs were ruining his life
Drugs were ruining his life
Having lost his job, his family, and his dignity, he only found comfort in OxyContin, heroin, and speed. But those three were costing him everything, and now all he had left to give them was his life. He was willing to do that, so he planned on using the last little bit of money he had to rent a night in a seedy motel and buy enough drugs to overdose. .
Family to the Rescue
Drugs were ruining his life
Working "The Ranch" Program
What Rick didn’t know was that his family still deeply loved him, and they were not willing to give up. They had one last hope. They were taking Rick to The River’s Edge Ranch, a program that gives men a second chance and a way to heal, transform, and restore through Jesus Christ.
Working "The Ranch" Program
Passing The Torch - To Help Others
Working "The Ranch" Program
Now physically off drugs and with the support and help he received on The Ranch, Rick started to heal emotionally and spiritually. Through Bible studies on The Ranch, Rick learned about God and Jesus, and after one Men’s Fellowship night at church, Rick answered the alter call accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.
Graduation & Promotion
Passing The Torch - To Help Others
Passing The Torch - To Help Others
After spending two years on The Ranch with one of those years being a leader, Rick has graduated from the program, is reunited with his parents, 2 siblings, and extended family, is active in his church, and works as a locksmith. Rick successfully defeated his battle of addiction.
Passing The Torch - To Help Others
Passing The Torch - To Help Others
Passing The Torch - To Help Others
Rick raised the money to go on his first mission trip to Kenya with his church, Water of Life. Giving Others Dignity, Inc. was blessed to be able to make a donation to fund this worthy cause. Rick is a new man who wants to give back and serve others. Rick’s future goal is to go into ministry. Rick's is just one of many miraculous success stories of redemption and restoration that happen regularly at The River's Edge Ranch.