Housing
Safe, stable housing is the foundation for rebuilding a life. When families have a place to call home, they can focus on healing, growth, and the future — rather than just surviving today.
Balanced Life Ministry
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About Us
Our Mission
We exist to be a bridge — connecting people to Christ, to community, and to the resources they need to move forward. From housing support and job opportunities to spiritual guidance and community outreach, we serve with one goal: to assist in restoring balance to broken lives.
Since 2008
Our Story
Balanced Life Ministry began in 2008 when Jay Harrison saw a need he couldn't ignore. Jay recognized that so many people in the community were struggling — not just financially, but emotionally and spiritually. With a deep desire to help those in need, he stepped out in faith and founded the ministry.
What started as a mission quickly grew into a movement. From providing meals and housing support to connecting people with jobs and walking alongside them in life's hardest seasons, Jay built a ministry rooted in love, service, and hope.
Over the years, Balanced Life Ministry has expanded, but the heart has never changed. We exist to restore balance to broken lives — offering practical help, meaningful community, and the life-changing hope of Jesus Christ.
Today, what began as one man's calling has become a community effort. Volunteers, partners, and supporters joined together to carry out the vision God laid out for Jay: to meet needs, love people, and remind them that God has not forgotten them.
Life at Pickwick Lake
Work, worship, and everyday community — a look inside the ministry and the places it calls home.
Why We're Here
Life is fragile. One setback — a lost job, a health crisis, a broken relationship — can send someone into a spiral that feels impossible to escape. Too often, people face these challenges alone, without the support, resources, or encouragement they desperately need. That's where Balanced Life Ministry steps in.
Employment
Through partnerships with local businesses, we help create jobs that restore dignity and purpose. A steady paycheck doesn't just provide for today's needs — it builds confidence, responsibility, and long-term stability.
Discipleship
Meeting practical needs matters, but true wholeness comes through the hope of Jesus Christ. We walk with people in prayer, discipleship, and encouragement — helping them find balance not only in life but in faith.
Our Team
Faithful people who give their time, gifts, and hearts to this work every day.
Jay & Cher Harrison
Founder
Founders of Balanced Life Ministry, dedicated to guiding individuals and families toward spiritual growth and purposeful living.
Bob Cartwright
Executive Advisor
Provides strategic guidance to help advance the ministry's mission of spiritual growth and community impact.
Elizabeth Murphy
Women's Home Director
Oversees programs and support services that empower and care for women in the ministry.
Steve Austin
Men's Home Director
Leads programs and provides guidance to support the growth and well-being of men in the ministry.
Cherry Houston
Volunteer Coordinator
Manages and organizes volunteers to support the ministry's programs and outreach efforts.
Small Acts, Eternal Impact
Join the Mission
Hope grows when we serve together. By volunteering your time or giving a financial gift, you help provide shelter, jobs, community, and the message of Christ to those who need it most. Step in today and make a difference that lasts.