Our Staff

Rapha Ministries, Inc. employs a residential staff that oversees the facility and clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The on duty staff provides supervision of clients health and welfare 24 hours a day and are trained in First Aid, CPR, and Crisis Intervention.

Steve and Marilyn Yarbrough

Founders/Program Administrator

Steve and Marilyn Yarbrough are the founders of Rapha Ministries, Inc. They have been working with adults in the addiction field for 18 years. Steve serves as the full-time Program Administrator and is also an ordained minister. Steve is over ministry growth, which includes building expansion, income development and program growth. Steve works with the Alabama court system providing alternative sentencing. Marilyn is a registered nurse with 15 years of psychiatric alcohol and drug addiction experience. Marilyn leads study groups and completes the mental health assessments.

Bill Hays, CAC

Executive Director/Principal Counselor

Bill comes to Rapha with 18 years of management experience in a clothing manufacturing company. There he held the position of personnel director over 450 employees and Vice-President of purchasing. Bill also served as Executive Director of the Fellowship House, Inc. in Gadsden, AL. The Fellowship House is a residential rehabilitation facility for men. He is a Certified Addictions Counselor and has been with Rapha since it's inception. Bill is married with three children and lives in Southside, AL.

Barry Hooks, CAC (Intern)

Supervisory Resident Assistant/Program Manager

Barry joined the Rapha Ministries staff in April of 2006 and was elected to the Board of Directors in 2007.  As Resident Assistant, Barry lives on the Rapha Ministries campus and manages day-to-day operations.  He is a graduate of Jacksonville State University with a degree in Management Science, a retired Army officer & Department of the Army civilian with certifications and experience in Program/Financial Management.  Barry is a native of Gadsden and has two children and two grandchildren who reside in the Gadsden/Southside area.

Michael Bynum

Chaplain

Michael began working at Rapha as a volunteer teacher in 1998. Michael became full time Chaplain in August of 2004.  As an Ordained Minister, he teaches what he refers to as " God: 101 classes" - Michael's strength lies in his ability to simplify the gospel.  As Chaplain, he is a source of counseling to the men in the program.  He also conducts the Sunday service here at Rapha Christian Church.

Jeremy Colvin, CAC (Intern)

Teacher

Jeremy joined the Rapha Ministries staff in September of 2007 and is also employed by the Alabama Department of Youth Services at the Bridge Inc.  He has a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from Jacksonville State University.  Jeremy has been called to the ministry of helping those in need and has been serving as a youth minister/counselor since 2004.  Jeremy is a native of Crossville, AL and currently resides with his wife in Gadsden.