February 2026 Newsletter

Kayla’s story of restoration

Kayla had two constants in her life: Jesus, and eating issues. She began to struggle with food and eating at twelve, and by thirteen it was clear to her and her family that the problem was significant. That prompted a search for help and healing. She was a believer, but her faith did not resolve the struggle instantly. She tried counseling, nutritional solutions, and a program designed to help young women like herself, and none of it brought wholeness. By twenty-seven she had reached a breaking point, knowing deep in her soul that she could not continue living that way.

Wanting to do something meaningful with her life, she applied to the Servant Leader Program, believing that serving others in a healing, Christ-centered environment would help her seek her own freedom. In her interview she was open and honest about her life, faith and struggles. After a process of prayer and discernment, His Mansion approached her with the option of joining the Resident Recovery Program instead. The redirection was hard to hear, but God softened her heart, and within two weeks she was on The Hill.

As a Resident, Kayla realized her “primary problem was not food but control,” and her time became a matter of learning how to trust and let go. The solitude of life at His Mansion helped her find peace; the slowing down let her hear God more clearly, listen to hard things from others, and be known, seen and fully loved. Seeing others share with vulnerability encouraged her to do the same. “It’s scary, at first, to be in a community where you cannot hide,” she recalls. Looking back, she attributes much of her healing to the way the community called her out of hiding and met her with grace and love.

Kayla graduated in June 2025. She has learned daily reliance on God while giving Him control, and the beauty of accepting love from God and from others.

Project Refresh & Repurpose

His Mansion is restoring the spaces that hold restored lives. New initiatives are underway to refresh critical environments and repurpose underused ones. The major areas of focus are new flooring and bathrooms in the women’s dorm, and repurposing underutilised areas in the men’s dorm. A fitness area has already been created as part of this vision and has begun to serve the fitness needs of the programs, staff and their families.

The goal is $125,000. Gifts can be directed to the “Project Refresh & Repurpose” fund on the giving page.

The February 2026 graduates

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10

Seven Residents graduated in February 2026: Kayla, Nick R., Grace, Alex D., Alex L., Charity and Eusevio. They shared reflections on how God worked in their lives during their time on The Hill.

What does following Jesus look like for you after graduation?

“Wherever I go, my biggest desire is to continue seeking to know Jesus more and share with those around me what He has done in my life.”

Kayla

“I value finding a good, God-fearing community of believers that I can serve and become a member of.”

Nick R.

How has your view of God changed over your time at His Mansion?

“I used to think that God was a condemning God. Since being here at His Mansion, God has shown His character, that He is gracious, compassionate, loving, merciful, and that He isn’t condemning.”

Grace

“I thought He was often harsh, angry, and disappointed in me. But now I know the truth that God’s character doesn’t change depending on my performance. He is always loving and gracious toward me.”

Kayla

“God is available to those who seek Him.”

Alex D.

How did God use the community at His Mansion to play a role in your growth?

“The community showed more love for me than I showed myself.”

Alex D.

“I can be seen and understood when I put in the work instead of isolating. It also gave me deep relationships that are healing both physically and spiritually.”

Charity

“Relational challenges have formed me into a more patient, thoughtful, and less anxious person that relies on God more than my own strength.”

Nick R.

What will you miss most about living on the Hill?

“I will miss all the staff, brothers, and sisters who took the time to pour into my life.”

Alex L.

“I will miss that everything here on the Hill revolves around God. It is impossible to go a minute here without feeling His presence.”

Eusevio

Prayer requests

• For the Residents graduating in February, that God would give them peace as they navigate future steps.
• For the current Servant Leaders as they walk alongside the Residents in recovery, and that God would provide more Servant Leaders.
• For safety on The Hill during winter weather and storms.
• For the new Residents, that they would have a life-changing encounter with the living God during their time on The Hill.