About Rapha Ministries • Meet Our Staff

Rapha Ministries, Inc. began August 1, 1997 as a calling from God. Steve and Marilyn Yarbrough found the faith based ministry to help men who struggle with alcohol/drug addiction, unhealthy relationships, co-dependents, unmanageable anger and loneliness.

The 10+ acres that comprise Rapha Ministries is one of the few long-term residential programs in the State of Alabama. Long-term is defined as a 6-month to 1-year in-house program.

Rapha began with 1 employee and now has 3 full-time employees, 2 part-time employees, 10 dedicated volunteers, and a 9 member Board of Directors.

Rapha Ministries since 1997 has had a desire to be a positive influence on our community. This is achieved by patronizing local business and supporting local activities. However, the most positive impact we see is giving men a chance to become responsible citizens who can return to society and care for themselves and their families.

Our staff can increase and assist in collecting court fines, court cost and restitution fees. This increase in funds will not only benefit the community, but will greatly reduce the workload on existing court staff.

Our goal is to help the individual and the community.