LifechangersReviews 53

There was a lot of work involved in the program a lot of manual labor, lots of fundraising 3 to 4 days a week 12 hour days long days the food was all donated from local places, not too good,pretty much the praise and worship services were amazing but that's about it. I did a few months there. It was eye-opening, it got me outa jail,reunited me with Jesus Christ!so for that I'm grateful for that program maybe it's changed now. This was in the summer of 2024. A few staff members really cared about us and taught a good message but the other half it was the opposite. God bless.

Please don't go to Gallup life changers. Not good still drugs and taking of $ fr donation that is done. Leadership not great n there is no spiritual worship or anything close to it. Please I've learned fr stay there for a month it wasn't helpful only bad.

I went to Life Changers in Beckley WV. I was there 8 days before escaping this cult. I was crammed into a small house with 15 women, 6 per bedroom. We had to get up at 5:00am and listen to praise and worship music, staring forward at the front door, hands raised. We were carted off in nasty run down vans to church daily to study the Bible and recite scripture for hours. Then to a filthy gym to exercise. Back to church for prayer. Fed nothing daily but bologna sandwiches and ramen noodles. Church services where they talked in tongues and laid hands on you to heal your addiction. Would n't give you psyche meds and wouldn't let you have your AA book. Had to go to the bathroom in pairs. Drove you 7 hours north on the weekends to stand out on the street and beg for money in the freezing cold and snow for 14 hours a day. Then made you share a bed in the hotel and go back out begging the next day. They would drive you home all night with no sleep just in time to go to church on Sunday. It was a traumatic nightmare. There was no chance of recovery there. The leader is Apostle Mark. Last time I checked the Bible there were 12 apostles and he wasn't one of them. Just an ex-con up trying on vulnerable people to fund his extravagant lifestyle.

Don't sent your ppl there… my kids dad, my fiancé was there in 2017 got sent to Washington weekend after thanksgiving and he never came back… they killed him. But pretending he died from the flu and double pneumonia. These are small town junkie ppl running the rehab putting gods name in it so it can sound legit but far from legit when the life changers crew came to the funeral in McMinnville tn they all acted drugged up and robotish funny ppl none cried the five guys he was with when he died never showed their respects at the funeral hell they never came said sorry nothin at all Colby jag a dam was one of the low life's that was over him and when I think of the other ppls name I'll put it on here too. Do not send anyone there besides the $&&&ing POLICE

Well they came and got me out of jail and I could be happier.if it wasn't for this program I probably would have been on the streets dead. They phone is for your own safety and the meds are put up yes cause some of us was addicted to them and tried to kill our selves so some is for of best I have since Graduated the program and have staffed on with the ministry everything you is with our Safety in mind the staff really does care so the program is how you made it so take it as you will it's not about the money could care less about the money I want to see these lost souls set free and it is probably I have seen it my self so take it as you do.

My family just brought me home one of their papers to try and get me to go here. I am already a month+ into treatment. They are religious and believed these people are helping. I myself see the same tactics that non profits use to get people to fundraise for them at slave wages. This is even worse as it seems like they take control of your communication and medicine which is cult tactics.

I was just at hyvee, I seen ppl from here outside of hyvee, "fundraising". I struggle from addiction and have for a long time. I gave them money n told them that I appreciate what they're doing because ppl like me need it…. After I left, I looked up lifechangers and all I see is terrible comments calling it a cult n a racket…. Makes me sick that ppl are literally scamming vulnerable ppl, as in addicts and ppl who suffer from mental illness just to make a profit…. And using religion to do it…. The ppl running these places are the $#*!ing devil! Telling unsuspecting ppl it's a free rehab, when in all reality, they force these patients to go out n pretty much beg for money to pay their rent…. This place should be ashamed of themselves! It's SICK! And to act like they're doing "Gods" work?!? They're as $#*!ing sick as the catholic church! Disgusting!

So LifeChangers was a nightmare. I was 17 and disappeared into the cult known as LifeChangers. I wasn't allowed to talk to a majority of my family. I brought pictures of my friends and family 5 months later the pictures were put away and I was advised to let go of my old life. Constantly I was downed for having assurance my boyfriend would be there when I left and was told he'd probably cheat.(he didn't and we got engaged). Constantly I was told I have no right I was a minor and they lawfully could handle me how they wanted. I came in and couldn't walk my need for a physical therapist was neglected for months when I did go they consistently didn't listen to the doctor's instructions leaving me with a dislocated spine disk. Consistently lead me on and left me for a constant need for validation. I was not on drugs nor was I in full sin my own mother abandoned me and it was my only choice. I couldn't get a job or have a minute to myself. They let other people say anything mentally abusive and leave me in tears without correcting bullying behavior (60 year olds bullying 17 year olds and getting away with it) Tennessee puts people in a hot un air conditioned room to make more than 7,500 shirts a week no pay(it's basically a sweatshop). Employees are underpaid and overworked (most can't afford rent for a house and compromise in living in an over populated living setting). You have to even deal with fundraising in extremely hot to extremely cold temperatures fundraiser's sometimes going 6am- 9pm $3 allowance for breakfast, $5 for lunch, $6-10 for dinner and you have to be in luck to find lunch near fundraising area here's the thing only $14 to eat per person but these people earn almost $2000 in a weekend and see nothing. How is it a multimillion program has so much money but doesn't help with the decline of peoples health. The shirts are cheaply made and very easily made and they charge high. In the fine print of the waiver the people sign it makes you agree to not suing and makes you acknowledge you'll go through physical and psychological pain and suffering and your liable for your injuries or issues, and you have to agree to sign away your first amendment right. Plus not being in addiction they preach you were in addiction 100% of the time no regard for who wasn't. It is spirit filled but the good never out weighed the bad there and leaving was the best decision I ever made because though I was homeless leaving I lucked out and now I'm a responsible adult living my life free of abuse. I don't go to church because I still haven't healed from the trauma it gave me. LifeChangers will forever and always be a sweatshop, slavery inducing, and morally wrong cult. This place should be shut down because they have not yet had any repercussion.

I got set free from addiction and met God there but I didn't receive the love of God from the staff that's a fact. They are hypocrites and at the end of the day it's about the money. Its pitiful—They pick and choose favorites by who brings more money in fundraising(As long as their pockets are full they could care less about anything else.) I recommend finding a different program because someone could easily become bitter towards God by the way they treat people

Do not send your kids here. It is inhumane. Trust me! My Son slept on a church bench. Could not talk to him. Rescued him next day. Trust me. Do not send your loved ones here

My husband and I have seen firsthand how this Life changers program has changed and IS changing lives for the better. You learn you have to take personal responsibility. You need to learn that following healthy rules and regulations can be good for you! You can leave and go back to families who enable your addictions, to friends selling you drugs that are highly likely to kill you… or you can stop whining, do the program which is free, help in the fundraising a couple or three weekends and get a brilliant education into how the Lord loves you too much to let you stay on the streets. You have cried out for help. God has sent in the cavalry who work harder than you ever have to help you find true freedom!
I went into a God given program for almost 2 years ( not here), yes it was hard, yes I found out about the $#*!ty parts of myself but I also found out about my courage and my willingness to change, that I had to stop blaming my crappy upbringing for my problems and that only I with God's loving help could have a fresh start, become the beautiful butterfly He wants me to be! The wonderful human being that I am! With a wonderful future, a long happy marriage, good and loyal friends, and a sense of peace that only Jesus can truly provide in relationship with Him! Thank you Lord!
If you are ready to change, Life Changers is ready and real for you! AND we saw people who had left the program, COME BACK when they realized what God was offering them

Reading the reviews here makes me think of the story of the woman caught in adultry and Jesus comments, those of you without sin cast the first stone. I worship with life-changers in Beckley W Va, and my wife holds a bible study with the women once a week so I am very familiar with the organization in Beckley W VA. First yes there are hurdles in this program that need to be overcome BUT if it where not for the fact that this program is free to any client that needs help and can not afford $8,000 to$40,000 for one of the other alternatives or get no help at all. I have seen personally a friend's life saved by Life Changers. This persons partner did die from and overdose and this person I am sure would have died also had they not entered this program stayed the full year and with God's help is a New person now helping others out of addiction. So everyone who leaves the program wants to blame the organization and that is a first indication why they failed in the program because the first step to recovery in any addiction is to take personal responsibility To see especially the ladies worship the Lord knowing that it is the Lord only that delivered them from addiction is exciting and it is real. Show me a program dealing with disfunctional lifestyles that are problem free it just does not exist. Those that just couldn't cut the mustard in the program need to leave those that rough it out alone problems and all.

Yeah, some stuff is sketchy. They do bible study all day Monday-Wednesday, Thursday- saturday they go to different stores and sell t shirts and jewelry. Even if they get back at 3 am, they have to be back up at 6 am for church on virtually no sleep. I get it though. Rules are rules- no special privileges for everyone, you know what to expect. I think some people need this structure.

However, I have a family member that I haven't spoken to in a week (normally speak to her 2x a week). Finally spoke to her last night and I hear that they have a covid outbreak with AT LEAST 3 ladies testing positive/with symptoms, inc my family member, but they still got sent out fundraising.(this comment in being left in September 2021) I know they have to work to earn their room and board, but these ladies bring in tens of thousands of dollars. You can't take a weekend off if they have covid? I contacted the new director (as the 2 previous directors just quit 2 or so weeks ago) and when I raised my concerns she basically said "we literally don't have the ability to quarantine anyone, can YOU?" Very rude, basically implying "you take her into your home if you don't like the way we are doing things here."

I'm not there. I don't know the whole story. However, the way I see it is - it doesn't matter either way. If someone has covid symptoms, ESPECIALLY WHEN OTHER GIRLS IN THE HOUSE HAVE TESTED POSITIVE, or HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO SOMEONE POSITIVE, with or without symptoms, don't send them out fundraising, where they literally have to try to talk to everybody who walks by them to sell their wares, for 14 hours a day in the middle of a pandemic. Take the weekend off, make sure everyone is well, and pick it back up next weekend- no big deal. I guess I shouldn't be surprised though.

I went through this program in 2017. I am forever grateful to Apostle Mark Gallow for founding this program and all the pastors and teachers that work tirelessly day and night to help people overcome their addictions and find a new, fulfilling life in Jesus. I would not be here today without their sacrifice and dedication to their students. I am still sober over 4 years later and I am never going back. God truly works in this place and through these people. I highly recommend them to anyone who is struggling and wants to make a real change in their lives

My son spent 30 days there and had to get out of there! Management style is fear and control. They were called names, threatened and punished if 1 person got out of line, everyone was punished. He asked if he go for a hike and get exercise? Told he didn't EARN the privilege?... TOTAL MONEY DRIVEN CULT in my opinion. One guy stole $60, and they let it pass because " He was a good Producer?
There was NO Christlikeness displayed, No example of Christianity being represented, Only hurting hearts getting even more damaged... If you are thinking of sending a loved one there... DONT DO IT!

I just gave $200 to this ministry on-line ($100 Ministry Partner & $100 Christmas Donation) for the first time because I met a graduate (outside a Dollar Tree) who was sharing information about Life Changers and how it dramatically changed her life. (I volunteer weekly at Wheeler Mission in Indianapolis, where many homeless men have addictions.)

As an FYI, in addiction recovery ministries, they "seclude" the guests so they are not negatively impacted by outside influences, including friends and family who routinely have ENABLED (or contributed to) their addiction. They need to be cut off from external distractions so they can focus on taking responsibility for their own recovery. (Too many addicts are not willing to make the sacrifice and exercise self-control and thus they relapse despite the best efforts and well intentions of Lifechangers and other rehab facilities... which is why so many addicts fail.

How refreshing, this ministry is offering to sell T-shirts... you receive something in return for your contribution! Of course, the person volunteering their time to help addicts recover is "paying it forward" out of GRATITUDE for God rescuing them from addiction and giving them their life back.

See Samuel S's 6/25/20 review. I agree wholeheartedly!

I went to this facility was the worst mistake ever made was there from Monday until Sunday never got to sleep in a bed slept on couch and chairs and I am disabled, most of these reviews are true this is nothing but a cult hiding behind religion and a money racket, I was on parole and not supposed to leave the state went out on the first weekend to fund a raiser ask them where we were going there comment was we can't tell you next thing I know I'm in Alabama and the food was horrible, so I left the facility as soon as we got back, please don't send loved ones to this place.

I was a student in the Wasilla AK location for about 6 months. The "leadership" was Kat Kirby, Erica and Andrew Downs and Ronnie and Tracy Vance. All had long since had their brains burned out on meth and all had a damn God-complex. The biggest psycho was Tracy who would claim that she never slept because God was busy "downloading everything about us (the students) into her head." Yeah, right. God doesn't operate that way. He's not manipulative like that. Most likely she never slept because she was high. Then there was Kat Kirby who clearly failed to pray the gay away as she was fired from the ministry then promptly became a lesbian again (no joke, chk out her FB profile). It also became apparent that she was sexually preying on at least one if not two of the younger ladies in the program. I could go on and on with the horror stories. The non-stop manual labor, the punishments for little nothing offenses like "making a face" at someone. It was ridiculous. Contact with one's family was strictly limited to a supervised once a month visit and two 15 min phone calls a week which could be taken away at staff whim. We spent all day Friday and Sat selling crap jewlery and T shirts outside walmarts to "earn our keep." However, with all the money we brought in from these sales, we still ate Ramen for many meals and were told to "be grateful." Wow, and just where was all that money going. Well, Katrina was fired for stealing and who knows how much. As I said, I could go on and on. Women left this cult right and left. The twisted Bible doctrine and harsh punishments and isolation was just insane. One day, I'll write a book. Stay away, just stay away and save your sanity.