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“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert”

Isaiah 43:18-19

Addiction Treatment Center

OUR MISSION

Faith Farm is a Christian ministry whose purpose is to restore and transform lives through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

OUR VISION

Faith Farm is dedicated to evangelizing the lost, discipling the saved, and sending the discipled to live for God.

Our Founder and History

A Legacy and Vision

Faith Farm ministries was established in 1951 by Reverend Garland Eastham. From its inception the church began providing comfort, shelter, food and Biblical counseling to homeless and destitute men. During its very active and energetic history, Faith Farm Ministries has continually addressed the needs of homeless and addicted men and women.

The Faith Farm Ministries of Fort Lauderdale Rescue Tabernacle, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) not for profit corporation, as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. Support is received solely through private gifts and donations. The three Faith Farm stores sell new furniture and gratefully accept for re-sale donations of used furniture, clothing, hardware, and other household items. We also accept donations of cars, boats, art, cash and estates. All items are tax deductible as allowed by law.

A Legacy and Vision

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Rick Aspden

Rick came to Faith Farm in 2014. He was a homeland missionary and church planter. Rick is experienced in entrepreneurial business management and all aspects of church leadership. With a diverse background of military, business and ministry, his no nonsense approach challenges men … not just to be men, but men of God. He is a gifted speaker, counselor and Pastor who has a heart for the hurting and a willingness to do something about it. He served as Campus Pastor and Campus Director, and is currently serving as Faith Farm’s Chief Executive Officer.
Assistant to the CEO

Frank Grisanty

Frank Grisanty began his association with Faith Farm in 1986 as a student and it is not too dramatic to say that God, a praying wife, and the Faith Farm Ministries are the reasons Frank is alive today. So profound was the Farm’s influence in his life, that he brought his wife and two year old son into the ministry in 1988 and stayed for 22 years. Working his way up from Yard Crew Supervisor to Administrative positions, Frank and his family are sold out to the God ordained mission of Faith Farm. Called out by God in 2008, Frank gained invaluable experience in various positions at Gulfstream Goodwill and other service organizations, and he is thankful to be able to bring this experience, once again, to the ministry.
Campus Director

Rajesh Parekh

Raj arrived at Faith Farm in 1989 as a student and subsequently graduated from the program. After serving and giving back to the ministry, he left in 1994 to become the Director of Abiding Hearts, a Christian support program, only to return in 2010, when answering God’s call. He became the Supervisor for Outside Sales in the Boynton Beach store and later became the Supervisor for the IT/Electronics Department. Raj instructs and mentors our Extended Program Students in the furthering of their Spiritual growth. Raj is currently serving as the Director of our Boynton Beach campus.
Assistant Campus Director

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Pastor & Assistant Director

Luis Morales

Pastor Luis Morales has a unique background combining a successful 30+ year career in corporate business and, for the past eight years, full-time ministry. "I heard and answered God’s call, transitioning from a focus on worldly success to operating in my true passion, ministering to young men, husbands, and fathers who are lost and hurting and whose lives have been ruined by addiction."
Campus Director and Pastor

Ramon Ayala

Pastor Ramon Ayala has a powerful testimony of his victory over addiction by faith in Jesus Christ and is a 2012 graduate of Faith Farm’s sister ministry, Dunklin Memorial Camp. After completing the program at Dunklin, Ramon stayed on to serve and continue a process of personal and family healing for three years before moving on to Canaan Church in Miami, a restoration church for families. He served four years there, where he was ordained as a pastor dedicated himself to the restoration of broken families. Pastor Ramon, his wife Monica, and their four children joined Faith Farm Ministries in November of 2019.
Assistant Campus Director

Dairon Del Campo M.

Dairon Del Campo M. recognizes today what the mercy and grace of God is on his life. Addiction took hold of his life growing up and the majority of his Adulthood. In 2019 God called him out of addiction after hitting rock-bottom and getting an ultimatum from his family. He’s a former graduate from Dunklin Memorial Church our sister program. Since 2020, Dairon has been part of Faith Farm’s team. Dairon has an extended resume working as a leader and manager for many years at a secular level. Today he continues to lead and share from his own experience and testimony in our body and community with his wife and three children as part of Faith Farm Ministries.
Campus Director

Lee Jolicoeur

Lee came to Faith Farm Ministries in 2014. He was a homeland missionary/pastor with many years of experience in ministering to people that are broken and hurting. Lee also has business and entrepreneurial experience. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Transformational Christian Ministry from Warner University and a Master of Art in Biblical Studies from South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary. His experience and education uniquely equip him to help lead Faith Farm’s Okeechobee Campus. Lee is married to his wife, Shana, and has two daughters.
Assistant Campus Director

Marc Murphy

Marc has been with Faith Farm since February 2005, when he entered the Okeechobee Campus as a Student. After successfully completing Faith Farm’s Basic Program, he stayed as an Advanced Student to explore God’s call to the ministry. When the call came to remain with Faith Farm as an employee, he accepted that call and served as the Okeechobee Campus Intake Counselor, and is currently serving as Assistant Campus Director. He is married to Melissa and has two sons.

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Faith Farm Ministries is in the process of re-organizing the Eastham Home for Women. We apologize for the service interruption and once the changes and improvements have been completed, our doors will re-open to women in need of addiction recovery. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Sincerely,
Pastor Rick Aspden - CEO

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Faith Farm Ministries is in the process of re-organizing the Eastham Home for Women. We apologize for the service interruption and once the changes and improvements have been completed, our doors will re-open to women in need of addiction recovery. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Sincerely,
Pastor Rick Aspden - CEO

President

Brandon Tucker

Brandon serves as President of Faith Farm’s Board of Directors
Vice President

Dr. Mary Drabik

Mary serves as Vice President of Faith Farm’s Board of Directors.
Board Member

Rev. Michael G. Brown

Pastor Mike Brown has been around Faith Farm for most of his life. In 1959, when he was 7 years old, his father, Rev. Gurnade Brown, came to oversee the original Ft. Lauderdale Rescue Mission. In June of 1974, upon graduating from Bible College, Mike became a staff member at the Ft. Lauderdale campus. He was mentored in the Word and on the job by “Pappy”, Rev. Garland Eastham, Founder of Faith Farm Ministries, and later became Pappy’s assistant until his death. Mike served over 23 years with Faith Farm Ministries, working in almost every staff position and on all three campuses, including serving as CEO. In 1997, Mike left Faith Farm to serve as pastor of another recovery ministry in Indiantown, Florida, called Dunklin Memorial Camp, where he served as President of Dunklin International helping to establish other locations similar to FFM and DMC in the United States and other parts of the world. Mike, and his wife, Theresa, have two married sons, Dustin and Aaron. They also enjoy six grandchildren. On June 1, 2003, he and his wife, Theresa, founded The Gathering Church in Okeechobee, Florida, where he presently serves as Senior Pastor. Additionally, he is founder and CEO of Mike Brown Ministries International, where he continues to do consulting for recovery ministries at home and abroad.
Secretary

Janice Beeker

Janice serves as the Secretary of Faith Farm’s Board of Directors
Teasurer

Michael Percy

Michael Percy serves as Teasurer of Faith Farm.
Board Member

Donna Marrah

Donna serves as a member of Faith Farm’s Board of Directors
Board Member

Faith Bolton

Faith serves as a member of Faith Farm’s Board of Directors
Board Member

Joe Guadagnino

Joe serves as a member of Faith Farm’s Board of Directors.
Board Member

Dr. Gail Neer

Gail serves as a member of Faith Farm’s Board of Directors
Board Member Emeritus

Bennetto Harriott

Bennetto serves on Faith Farm’s Board of Directors
Board Member

Mike Anthony

Mike serves as a member of Faith Farm’s Board of Directors.

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