Mission to Amish People was founded in 2001 with the purpose of evangelizing and discipling Amish and Former Amish as well as assisting those that leave the Amish by providing education, housing, and basic life skill training. read more...

About our Homestead

Our Homestead:

Exterior

Kitchen

Dining, & Living Room

Living Room

Bedroom

Kitchen (Lower Level)

Living Room (Lower Level)

Bedroom (Lower Level)

Our Mission:

We have been called as a ministry to provide a Homestead for the young, vulnerable women that leave the Amish culture. We want to give them a place they can land, feel safe, and get the help they need to succeed on their own.

The ministry provides basic Life Skills such as:

Learn new cultural norms and social skills
Apply for birth records and social security numbers
Take driving lessons
Train for interviews and seek employment
Study for GED testing
Receive discipleship and counseling
Learn about financial management

The Need:

We would like to invite you to come alongside and help us and the women who come to New Beginnings. You can do so by giving a one time gift or a monthly reoccurring gift.

Below are some common and immediate needs a person has when they first come to New Beginnings Homestead:

Utilities (water, propane and electric)
Groceries
Clothing
Toiletries
Cell Phone
Counseling
Car/Transportation and Gas

If you would like to support the girls in our New Beginning's Homestead, please click on the link below to be redirected to our online giving form:

Our Life Coach:

At New Beginnings, Deb Strong serves as a Life Coach, guiding and mentoring young women as they navigate their journeys. With a deep-rooted passion for God’s Word and a heart for helping others, Deb is dedicated to offering wisdom, encouragement, and biblical counsel to those in her care.

Raised in Ashland, Ohio, by Godly parents, Deb’s love for Scripture began early and has remained a central part of her life. She is a wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma who lives by the principle of keeping God first and family second.

Deb’s gift for counseling was recognized even in high school, when friends predicted she would one day take on such a role. Though she initially had no interest in pursuing a formal degree, God led her to earn a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in substance abuse, followed by a Pastoral Clinical Counseling Degree from Ashland Theological Seminary. She has spent nearly four decades working with children and families through Richland County Children Services, Mid Ohio Educational Service Center, and Goal Digital Academy.

Her journey has also included a battle with breast cancer, which she overcame through faith, family, and the support of her church community. Now, as a Life Coach, she draws from her experiences to walk alongside the young women at New Beginnings, helping them grow spiritually, emotionally, and personally.

Deb’s heart is for mentorship, restoration, and guiding others toward a life of faith and purpose. She is a steady presence, offering encouragement and biblical wisdom to those seeking a fresh start.

Our Community:

Take a look below for a little sneak peak at some of the fun things we enjoy with the girls at our New Beginnings Homestead!

Activities

Cookouts

Driving Practice

Career Opportunities

GED

Baptisms

In this video, Katrina Given talks about the decision to leave her Amish family, how she found New Beginnings and Beyond Measure Market, and how those organizations helped her to change her life.

“ Joe and Esther, it surely was good to have you with us two weeks ago! We love the two of you very much, you are precious to us. Your presentation was EXCELLENT! It makes us proud, like parents! The spirit of both of you is so sweet-it is easy to tell that you love the Lord with all your hearts. How wonderful, and praise the Lord! ” - Shinglehouse, PA

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