Staff

Adam 2Adam Manning
Executive Director & Founder

“At the age of twenty-seven, I began my journey to recovery.  God had begun to work on me as I stared death in the face at my final detox facility.  After thirty-two long days of medical detox, I entered a Christ-centered 12 step recovery program in Jefferson, Ga for a one year stay.  As I worked through the 12 steps, I discovered hope, which is something I had not possessed since childhood.  I realized in the duration of my stay that God really loves me and He created me to love others with the same affliction I had.  Upon graduating from the program, I stayed on as a staff member and for the next year, I learned how to lead men in recovery.  I continued to form my own personal relationship with God. Overtime, I realized that my recovery was dependent on my relationship with Him, as well as the recovery fellowship I had grown accustomed to.  After my time working at the recovery house, I took steps forward in my life.  I moved into a halfway house, obtained employment and began acclimating myself back into society.  During this time, I became convinced that my calling in this life was to help others in recovery.  After my six-month transition, I, with God’s Favor, was able to open both a construction (3 Nails Enterprises, LLC) and a pest control business (Pestops, LLC) all with one goal in mind; to obtain the funds necessary to open a transitional living home in Athens, GA.  I knew that reaching this goal I had set for my future was going to take hard work and dedication, but God had given me a vision.  With this vision in mind, I set out to achieve.  Along the way, I met my beautiful wife, Ashley who has since joined me in my journey and is a huge part of my success thus far. God continued to bless the businesses and our marriage, and in March of 2015, He presented us with an opportunity to finally reach our dream.  We were made aware of an existing halfway house that was experiencing some difficulty in staying open.  I felt a call on my heart to step in and re-establish a safe environment for the guys living there.  God’s plan ended up being different than what I had in mind, but I answered the call because I know that His plans are greater than any of my own. Since heeding to God’s calling, I’ve had the privilege of mentoring, coaching and supporting numerous men.  Many of these men have since experienced radical life changes through what we have established.  I am so thankful for all that God has done since March, and I am thoroughly excited to see what all He will do for the Athens community through the use of Favor House Ministries.  My family and our immediate friends revolve their lives around helping the recovery community and those who are still struggling with the hopelessness I once felt.  We aim to restore the same sense of hope I found along my journey in recovery and my walk with the Lord, that has changed my entire life.”

But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus. — Acts 20:24 

 

 

Steven Roberts – House Manager

Steven Roberts came to Favor House Ministries as a resident seeking structure and accountability in his own recovery. Shortly after becoming a resident, he was offered the chance to become the House Manager. Through that opportunity, he excelled and discovered a passion for helping those who sincerely wanted recovery. After successfully graduating from Favor House Ministries, he was offered to stay on in his role as House Manager as an official staff member. He continues to assist and provide for the residents of Favor House as a staff member with the help of God’s Word and a deep commitment to his new found passion. That is to help those recovering from substance abuse issues, both inside and outside of Favor House. Steven stays focused on his own recovery while also serving and making an impact on the lives of others.