We minister to the whole person, regardless of one’s ability to pay, and help with the development of life skills and resources to live as independently as possible.

Paxton Ministries offers a supportive, family-like environment where love and compassion are a way of life—where dignity and self-worth are recognized in every individual.

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Practical Applications:

• All board and staff members are motivated by a desire to serve Jesus Christ.
• We are governed by an interdenominational Board of Trustees.
• The staff devotes regular, scheduled time each week in worship, scripture, and prayer.
• Every staff member is Christ’s ambassador regardless of position and is expected to develop healthy, caring relationships with our residents.
  
• Bible studies, Sunday morning services, and Christian fellowship are a regular part of our community.
• As Christian professionals, the love and message of Christ informs our actions, words and attitudes.
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God has called us to care for adults with minimal resources and/or disabilities.

Practical Applications:

• We provide affordable, long-term housing and support to adults with disabilities.
• We accept residents regardless of their ability to pay.
• We partner with individuals, churches, businesses, and foundations that support our work through prayer, financial gifts and volunteer help.
• We collaborate with existing social and government agencies in an effort to provide the best possible care.
• We practice careful stewardship of our resources so that we can continue to care for people with limited incomes.
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We believe that all people are created by God and should be cared for with excellence, dignity and respect.

Practical Applications:

• Support, accountability, and choice are offered compassionately to help people live as independently as they are able and to encourage a journey of recovery.
• Each resident has a right to fully participate in a plan for their care that meets their unique needs.
  We work to provide the highest quality care that is within our means.
• Residents are encouraged to creatively nurture their God-given ability and talents in ways that mutually benefit themselves and others.
• Every member of our ministry, whether resident, staff or volunteer, is on a road to healing and in need of God’s love and grace.
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We are committed to walk life’s journey together.

Practical Applications:

• We work hard to maintain clean, safe and inviting homes that are filled with love and laughter.
• As we walk through life together, deeper levels of trust, friendship, love, and belonging occur.
• Worship, fun, celebration, and recreation are a part of our life together.
• Live-in staff members and their families help to create family-like homes.
• Residents, staff, volunteers and guests often eat meals together.
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