Tory’s vision with helping others was inspired by his past and the help he first received from someone who reached out to him. Tory found himself living on his own with no one to help him. He had gotten involved in drugs and alcohol and now found himself facing criminal charges, which included two felonies. It was at this point someone stepped into his life and helped him get on a right path.
Tory met a pastor who took the time to invest in his life by teaching and ministering to him. It was through the influence of this pastor that Tory became a Christian and gave him the inspiration to help people who found themselves in a transition in life. Many of these people were those getting out of jail or coming out of drug and alcohol rehab. Tory started volunteering with jail and prison ministries and also worked with Prison Fellowship. This involvement eventually led him to The Regeneration Center (TRC).
Tory worked with Betty Coleman to create the service organization of which he is now the president, board member, and acting director. Tory sets the direction of TRC and is a big part in executing the vision and mission of TRC as well as directing and enabling volunteers and staff in the various programs at TRC.
Tory does all this through volunteering his time and talents; he would encourage everyone to use the gifts God has given them to advance the Kingdom of God. Your involvement in the Kingdom of God could be as powerful as prayer, as simple as giving or as generous volunteering you time and talents. Is there a specific way you can see yourself getting involved with TRC?