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OUR HEART FOR PEOPLE
FROM HURT TO HEALING.
FROM HEALING TO PURPOSE.
At L.I.F.E. Ministries, people are met with radical compassion, transformed by biblical truth, supported through real-life needs, and equipped to move from hurt to healing, from healing to discipleship, and from discipleship to Kingdom impact.
OUR FOUNDATION
WHAT WE STAND FOR.
Stand on Truth. Lead with Compassion.
Pursue Transformation. Make Disciples. Impact Communities.
Biblical Truth
We stand firmly on the Word of God and refuse to compromise truth for comfort, culture, or convenience.
Radical Compassion
We meet people where they are with love, empathy, kindness, and respect, creating an environment where people feel seen, heard, safe, and welcomed.
Transformation
We believe encountering Christ should produce real change. We pursue healing, deliverance, growth, and spiritual maturity rather than comfort without transformation.
Discipleship
We are committed to teaching, equipping, and developing believers who follow Christ, serve faithfully, make disciples, and are prepared to lead in the Kingdom.
Community Impact
We believe ministry extends beyond the walls of the church. We serve our communities through outreach, practical resources, meaningful partnerships, and a willingness to meet real needs.
WHAT WE BELEIVE
OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH.
MEET OUR LEADERS
PASTOR RODNEY &
PASTOR LASHAWNDA HOLMES
LEAD PASTOR
Pastor Rodney
Pastor Rodney L. Holmes is a Columbus, Ohio native who has faithfully served in the re-entry sector for more than a decade, supporting formerly incarcerated individuals as they transition back into the community. His ministry extends into his workplace, where he shares hope-filled messages rooted in God’s Word with those he serves and his colleagues.
Pastor Rodney has completed theological studies through his employer and coursework at Liberty University, strengthening his biblical foundation and ministry impact. Alongside his wife, LaShawnda, he is the co-founder of Living In Freedom Everyday Ministries (L.I.F.E.), a ministry born from their family’s journey through profound loss, unwavering faith, and God’s sustaining grace.
He ministers with authenticity and compassion, with a particular heart for those navigating brokenness, identity struggles, and the weight of life’s responsibilities.
FIRST LADY
Pastor LaShawnda
Minister LaShawnda Holmes was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio and has walked with Christ since childhood, fully recognizing the call on her life in 2001. Alongside her husband, Pastor Rodney L. Holmes, she is the co-founder of Living In Freedom Everyday Ministries (L.I.F.E.).
LaShawnda holds a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from Liberty University, a Bachelor’s Degree in Family Life Education from Spring Arbor University, and an Associate’s Degree in Business Management from Davis College. She has also served for more than 20 years as a Child Welfare Caseworker, advocating for vulnerable children and families.
Her ministry is deeply shaped by redemptive suffering and the truth of 2 Corinthians 1:4, 6. She ministers with compassion, resilience, and a heart to help others experience the comfort, healing, and restoration found in Jesus Christ.
OUR MINISTRY STORY
Twists and turns, ups and downs, sunshine and cloudy days. The Holmes family has walked through them all. Yet by the grace of God, they have overcome adversity and risen to the call of helping other families break free through the power of Christ Jesus.
Both Rodney and LaShawnda carry their own powerful testimonies of deliverance. Joined together in a partnership heaven‑ordained in 2011, they have surrendered their wills to God’s greater plan: reaching souls who are suffering in silence. L.I.F.E. Ministries was first birthed in 2014 after LaShawnda completed her master’s degree in theology. Initially, the ministry focused on physical health due to their son Chance’s battle with Sickle Cell Disease.
However, in 2015, after the heartbreaking loss of their son Kyree to suicide, Rodney and LaShawnda expanded their vision and established L.I.F.E. Ministries, Living In Freedom Everyday as a nonprofit organization.
Their personal journey has shaped a ministry with far‑reaching impact. Rodney’s heart is deeply moved by helping men from all walks of life experience breakthrough and grow into the men of God called to lead and cover their families. Likewise, LaShawnda is committed to uplifting women who carry the weight of caring for families, especially those navigating the unique challenges of mental or physical illness in their children.
Their youngest son, Chance Jr., who courageously lived with Sickle Cell Disease, inspired their passion to support children and families facing similar battles. Tragically, Chance passed away in 2022 by suicide, deepening their resolve to confront the enemy’s grip on the lives of God’s people.
Today, Rodney and LaShawnda travel and speak with boldness, compassion, and authority declaring freedom, healing, and deliverance through Jesus Christ. Their story fuels their mission, and they see no limits to how far God will use them to reach those in need of restoration and hope.
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Hope Restored.
Freedom Found.
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