Blog Archive

Giving Tuesday – November 29

As this calendar year is winding down, we’re remembering all that God has done at Rest Stop Ministries, and know that He is still bringing forth new life! In preparation for Giving Tuesday on November 29, we have been reflecting on Isaiah 43:19, “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” All throughout this year, we have seen God doing “new things” time and again in the lives of the residents at RSM and within this ministry. This month, we are sharing stories of some of these special moments. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to hear stories from RSM staff and partners – We hope they are an encouragement to you! On Giving Tuesday, we ask that you’ll prayerfully give a one-time or recurring gift of $5, $50, $500, or $5000 to sustain the restorative residential program at Rest Stop Ministries, and provide the opportunity for resident survivors to experience a “new thing”! Will you join us? GIVE HERE!

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10th Annual Gala: Final Report

THANK YOU for joining us in person and virtually for our 10th Annual Gala, Revival: Reprise & Reunion! We loved sharing stories of the many people God placed in our path, partnering with us in such generous ways so that we could grow to where we are today, and the testimonies of two survivors, including one of our graduates. Through their stories, it is apparent how needed long-term holistic restorative services are, as well as continued support for women who have graduated from our program. Our Annual Gala is our largest fundraising event each year to support our general operational funds. Our goal this year was $100,000, and together, you raised $95,530.36! We consider it our sacred privilege to continue expanding the ways we can serve survivors with excellence, and we’re grateful for YOUR support so that we may keep our doors open. THANK YOU! If you have been considering joining our community of support and would like to help us reach our goal of $100,000, click here! ​Thank you to this year’s Sponsors: Platinum-Level: Dillon Transportation LLC ​Gold-Level: Jeff & Renee Mathis ​Silver-Level: DH Management Services HCA Healthcare/ TriStar Health Momentum Law, PLLC ​Bronze-Level: Pinnacle Financial Partners Southwestern Advantage Team Tart Realtors

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6-Year Impact Report + Vision Strategy

Rest Stop Ministries was called into being in June 2011, and we opened the doors of Tennessee’s first long-term residential restoration program designed solely for adult female survivors of sex trafficking in November 2015. Since then, we have had the sacred privilege of serving 44 precious survivors at Good Hope Farms. We are delighted to share the story of Rest Stop Ministries and Good Hope Farms with you! We invite you to read through our first-ever Impact Report filled with significant outcomes data from 6 years of serving survivors, stories of precious women who have walked through our doors, our future vision for RSM, and so much more. We hope you will rejoice with us for all God has done, and are compelled to join us on our journey! Click here to view the 6-Year Impact Report + Vision Strategy! (PDF)

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🌼Space is limited, sign up NOW! 🌼⁠
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Attend our Spring Volunteer Orientation to learn more about human trafficking, find out what we do at RSM, and discover how your time and talents can help #RestoreSurvivors and #Stop Oppression. 🌿Your heart to serve can provide her HOPE! 🌈⁠
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🔗Link to register in BIO.⁠
#HopeHeals #SheIsPriceless

🌼Space is limited, sign up NOW! 🌼⁠

Attend our Spring Volunteer Orientation to learn more about human trafficking, find out what we do at RSM, and discover how your time and talents can help #RestoreSurvivors and #Stop Oppression. 🌿Your heart to serve can provide her HOPE! 🌈⁠

🔗Link to register in BIO.⁠
#HopeHeals #SheIsPriceless
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Join us at the Wilson County Mental Health Fair on May 3rd! 💙🧠⁠
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We know how important it is to take care of your mental health, and we’re grateful to be part of this event hosted by the Wilson County Mental Health Committee.🌟 ⁠
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Expect a day full of fun for the whole family—with food trucks, bouncy houses, giveaways, and tons of resources to help you find the support you need when mental health struggles arise. 🌈⁠
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Don’t miss it! See you there! 👏🌿⁠
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#MentalHealthMatters #RestoreSurvivors #YouAreNotAlone #CommunitySupport #SelfCare

Join us at the Wilson County Mental Health Fair on May 3rd! 💙🧠⁠

We know how important it is to take care of your mental health, and we’re grateful to be part of this event hosted by the Wilson County Mental Health Committee.🌟 ⁠

Expect a day full of fun for the whole family—with food trucks, bouncy houses, giveaways, and tons of resources to help you find the support you need when mental health struggles arise. 🌈⁠

Don’t miss it! See you there! 👏🌿⁠

#MentalHealthMatters #RestoreSurvivors #YouAreNotAlone #CommunitySupport #SelfCare
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🌄He is Risen, Indeed! 🌄⁠
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We are grateful for our risen Savior! Because He rose, she can rise—out of the darkness of her past and into His eternal light and life. ✨🙌 ⁠
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#HeIsRisen #HerNewLifeInHim #RestoreSurvivors #SheIsPriceless

🌄He is Risen, Indeed! 🌄⁠

We are grateful for our risen Savior! Because He rose, she can rise—out of the darkness of her past and into His eternal light and life. ✨🙌 ⁠

#HeIsRisen #HerNewLifeInHim #RestoreSurvivors #SheIsPriceless
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💫We hope you are excited to join us in celebrating TEN YEARS of God's faithfulness in our latest newsletter! 💫⁠
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Learn how you can be a vital part of RSM's premier celebration event by sponsoring the 13th Annual Gala: FAITHFUL! This one is going to be special! ✨⁠
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Read about one of the "classes" taught in RSM's program to reduce recidivism by breaking bonds of attachment to traffickers and “The Game” lifestyle. ❤️‍🩹⁠
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In honor of Global Volunteer Month this April, we are proud to celebrate Gertrud! Find out how she has used her time and talents to champion our mission. 🌿⁠
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It's not too late to publicly declare #SheIsNotForSale through our "Easter People" friends-raiser. 💐⁠
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🔗Newsletter link in BIO.⁠
#Faithful2025 #RestoreSurvivors⁠
#StopOppression #GlobalVolunteerMonth

💫We hope you are excited to join us in celebrating TEN YEARS of God`s faithfulness in our latest newsletter! 💫⁠

Learn how you can be a vital part of RSM`s premier celebration event by sponsoring the 13th Annual Gala: FAITHFUL! This one is going to be special! ✨⁠

Read about one of the "classes" taught in RSM`s program to reduce recidivism by breaking bonds of attachment to traffickers and “The Game” lifestyle. ❤️‍🩹⁠

In honor of Global Volunteer Month this April, we are proud to celebrate Gertrud! Find out how she has used her time and talents to champion our mission. 🌿⁠

It`s not too late to publicly declare #SheIsNotForSale through our "Easter People" friends-raiser. 💐⁠

🔗Newsletter link in BIO.⁠
#Faithful2025 #RestoreSurvivors⁠
#StopOppression #GlobalVolunteerMonth
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Today we remember His gift of love. 💙⁠
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Today we are humbled by His sacrifice for all sinners. ✝️⁠
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Today we reflect on how He gave His life so that she can have new life through Him. 🌿⁠
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#RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression

Today we remember His gift of love. 💙⁠

Today we are humbled by His sacrifice for all sinners. ✝️⁠

Today we reflect on how He gave His life so that she can have new life through Him. 🌿⁠

#RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression
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🏡💙 Your voice matters. You have helped spread the word. 💙🏡⁠
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We’ve been blown away by how these signs and shirts are starting conversations in our community, so we’re extending orders one more time! If you missed the first round, you can place an order and pickup after Easter. The final pickup will be Saturday, May 3, from 10 AM - Noon.⁠
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Thank you for declaring #SheIsNotForSale ⁠
Order here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/sheisnotforsale⁠
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#GrowHope #RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression

🏡💙 Your voice matters. You have helped spread the word. 💙🏡⁠

We’ve been blown away by how these signs and shirts are starting conversations in our community, so we’re extending orders one more time! If you missed the first round, you can place an order and pickup after Easter. The final pickup will be Saturday, May 3, from 10 AM - Noon.⁠

Thank you for declaring #SheIsNotForSale ⁠
Order here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/sheisnotforsale⁠

#GrowHope #RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression
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