Our Mission
To provide people with a Christ-centered, Bible-based recovery ministry that helps them transition back into society after exiting the criminal justice system or treatment facilities.
Redemption Road Ministries provides housing, re-entry and transition services for men exiting the criminal justice system. Redemption Road was established to provide healthy community and the hope that is only found in Jesus to those who are hopeless due to addiction and broken lifestyles. We walk with our brothers and sisters to provide recovery from a fallen world, which includes drug and alcohol abuse, damaged relationship, and various unhealthy lifestyle issues.
Our program assists in re-entry by creating networks of welcoming churches, landlords, employers, volunteers and community agencies that help residents in adjusting to their local neighborhoods, in maturing spiritual awareness, in assuming personal responsibility for their past actions and becoming industrious members of society. By combining sober housing with employment and faith-based life coaching we have seen successful re-integration into the community and reduced incidents of relapse.
““Redemption Road provides people in need with an onramp to a fresh start in life. ...[They] are bringing grace and redemption to so many people in our region””
Our Pillars
Sober Living
We encourage individuals to remain sober by providing a sober house and guiding them through the benefits of sober living for the safety of themselves and others.
Employment
We challenge individuals to secure employment within two weeks of entering the program. We assist in their search by providing job coaching, transportation to interviews, and leads on new job opportunities.
Recovery
Each program participant is enrolled in an appropriate recovery program, such as, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, or Celebrate Recovery.
Service
We emphasize the importance of giving back, especially to the community they previously took from, by explaining the benefits and challenges of serving others. We provide opportunities for the individuals in our program to experience the blessing of giving back.
Our Story
Coming from a life of addiction, Pastor David found new life in Christ.
Pastor David Vernoy with his wife, Noelle, their two children; Lily and Theo
Pastor David Vernoy's passion for ministry to those struggling with addiction stems from his own experience of addiction and redemption through Jesus Christ. Born to a mother who was a prostitute and addicted to heroin, David grew up in dope houses until he was six then was taken away from his mother and passed between family, boy's homes and foster homes. As a young man, David began his own struggle with drug addiction and ended up in a cycle of incarcerations. In a Christian treatment facility in 2000 he surrendered his life to Christ and started his road to recovery.
The addiction wasn't broken in an instant though as David continued to cycle between following Jesus and relapsing into addiction for a number of years. After his mother died of heroin overdose, David became serious about his recovery and sought to live a Christian life. He became a faithful church attender, became a licensed minister, and met and married his wife Noelle, who is also a licensed minister. David recognized the call of God to provide a safe place for other recovering addicts to be held accountable and cared for.
Because of his past, David has a unique ability to minister to those who struggle to accept their identity as children of God after dealing with addiction. So after much prayer and guidance, Pastor David, Noelle, and their two children, Theo and Lily, moved to Fargo, North Dakota in 2014 to start Redemption Road. Every step of the way, the Vernoys seek to follow the will of God and bring Him glory.
David's Testimony
Our Team
Pastor David Vernoy, Founder and Ministry Director
Noelle Vernoy, Marketing & Events Director
In the Media
Forum: A deeper look into David's past and his heart for Redemption Road Ministries.
Pentecostal News: An article on David's testimony and his starting Redemption Road.
Valley News Live: Covers Redemption Road's first anniversary celebration!
Our Location
Redemption Road is based in Fargo, ND
Images from Fargo, ND Houses.
With 10 houses in Fargo, our facilities currently support up to 35 residents. We expect to continue expanding program operations with more properties in the North Dakota region. We are able to house residents at rates far less than the national average which allows us to help more people with the finances we raise. Our residents are held accountable to remain sober and assist in maintaining the houses.
Get Involved
Do you want to be a part of what God is doing through Redemption Road?
Prayer
Our greatest need in ministry is support through prayer. Some areas you can be praying about are: safety for our family, that God would open doors, lead and direct us, and that the ministry would have favor with city officials, communities, churches and those we minister to.
Cops & Cons Charity Softball Game
Plan on attending our Cops & Cons Charity softball game August 24, 4pm at Young Field in West Fargo. Our local law enforcement will take on reformed criminals in Redemption Roads Cops & Cons softball game. ALL proceeds will benefit FM area youth in drug and under age drinking education programs. Interested in sponsorship? Your business logo will be added to our team t-shirts (and other great benefits). Send us an email below if this is of interest to you. Gate admission: $10/person, kids 12 and under Free.
Fall Gala
Plan on attending our Fall Gala on November 1, 2024 at The Avalon Event center in Fago. This will be a night of testimony, music, a key note speaker, and inspiration. Come with a checkbook or cash in hand as there will be a raffle to participate in. For more information like us on Facebook and stay current on all of our events.
Financial Giving
If you are led to invest financially in our ministry, you can do so by sending a check to: Redemption Road PO Box 6543 Fargo, ND 58109, or by giving online via the button below. We are running our new campaign Chain Breaker. Our goal is to raise 100 NEW monthly supporters at $25/month. When you donate $300 (or higher) OR choose to donate $25/monthly we will send you a small gift. THANK YOU for supporting us!
Giving Hearts Day
Each year we participate in a state wide event called Giving Hearts Day. This event is always held the 2nd Thursday of February. It helps non-profits in the state (and surrounding area) capitalize on donations by matching all gifts that are donated within the day. If you would like more information on how to give (and potentially double your impact) please click on the link.
““Being at Redemption Road helps more than one can imagine. They help guide and provide for people when they’re released from incarceration and treatment.””
