Recovery Church New London MN

Damion spent over 30 years battling addiction before Jesus met him in prison and began transforming his life. Although his journey included many ups and downs, Damion eventually fully surrendered his life to Christ and became committed to walking in obedience to Him. Through that surrender, Damion found healing, purpose, and a deep passion for the Recovery Church movement. He believes God can redeem anyone, no matter their past, and loves encouraging others to pursue freedom and restoration through Jesus Christ. 

Damion is honored to serve others at Open Door Christian Church, in recovery, and works closely with men at the Fortress, a Christian transitional living home, where he has the opportunity to walk alongside men seeking healing and a new way of life. He is the proud father of five children, two grandchildren, and is grateful for the grace and faithfulness God continues to show throughout his journey.

My journey to sobriety has been one of the greatest and most beautiful paths I've ever walked, and I know I couldn't have done it without Jesus. For so long, I tried to fill an emptiness in my heart with alcohol and drugs that only left me broken. When I surrendered my life to Him, everything began to change. Through Prayer, the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, Scripture and the support of the people He placed in my life, I've learned that real strength comes from His grace, and not my own thought process. Every sober day is a reminder of his mercy and faithfulness. He took what was once shattered and made it whole again. My story isn't just about recovery, it's about redemption, healing and finding true freedom in Christ. He returned my family back to me, just as He promised He would. All I needed to do was work on myself and have faith that God would handle the rest.

Miranda used drugs and alcohol from the age of 12 to 23, searching to fill the void inside her that only God could fill. She began her recovery journey on December 23rd, 2017. Working the 12 steps and attending meetings with no real concept of the God she surrendered her life to. By the grace of God, she began attending Recovery Church in one of the darkest times of her life, with almost 6 years in recovery, but no relationship with Jesus Christ. Recovery Church showed her the love of Jesus, and He is now her first Love. She is honored and privileged to serve Recovery Church, Open Door Christian Church, and the recovery community. 

Miranda is passionate about walking alongside others in their healing journey and helping people discover that recovery and redemption are possible through Jesus Christ. She is also the proud and grateful mother of her son, Curtis Jr.

Shirley R. is a retired and recent widow who has been personally impacted by addiction both in her family and her own life. She strongly believes in the RC Movement and the 12 Steps and what they stand for. She believes that faith and recovery go hand in hand and wants everyone to know Jesus’s intimacy in every area of their relationship and discipleship.