What We Do:
Mercy Ministry
The Mercy Ministry is our community outreach. The core of A2ZMinistries, Inc as a whole is aimed at building and providing wholistic care for children rescued from human trafficking and horses rescued from abuse and neglect or slaughter to be restored and repurposed for ministry. The Mercy Ministry is power, truth and love on-the-go. This branch seeks not to neglect the community at large with this saving message and system of transformation to those that struggle in their daily lives that do not fall under the "safehouse" but can benefit just as deeply. We bring the same format and goals for healing in Jesus' name, in a safe environment geared to each individual to thrive in every area of life through the Gospel message, coaching, horses and dogs. Primarily: plan visits to schools, nursing homes, Veterans and community events; and/or open doors to interested and committed individuals and groups for one-on-one or collective sessions in helping overcome negative behavior and patterns while building a new framework for a positive, successful future. A third option sits on the horizon of traveling to interested establishments or farms seeking to learn the language of the heart horses offer combined with our faith within your community. Healing on the Go or Brought through the gates here.
Our Services
01.On-the-GO
We come to you. (Currently in need of a truck and trailer, so this one is on hold, unless it is just the dogs right now.) Goal: travel to school, event, business, residence, facility, etc. with desired animals in tow. Dogs to perform tricks, all available for safe petting. A short description of the ministry. A clear, comprehensive delivery of the Gospel message. Q & A Session. Pricing and rates are donations for time, animal care and food year-round, travel expenses and insurance.
02.On-Sight One-on-One / Group
These are more intensive personal growth opportunities on the ranch. There are several stages and options for interaction as an individual or small group with a wider variety of horses. These are aimed at Identifying, isolating and retraining destructive thoughts into regulated, balanced choices; develop empathy, awareness and confidence. All Initial "Evals" are free; each following session is a donation to the ministry to cover daily costs.
03.External Education/Training
This opportunity is for us to come to you and work with teaching our methods of horsemanship and faith, evaluate your horse's regulation, and your communication skills coupled with overview of horse behavior and self-awareness, regulation, and submission to God any and all trauma, past, blocks or success. Pricing is based on location, length and number of participants, travel expenses, food and lodge for trainers; all prices are donations that feed directly back into the daily ministry needs.
04.Volunteer
Receive full, free, extensive training on sight, in order to help and be an aid for any and all of these outreaches. Serve with your time and energy. We appreciate anyone who is interested to reach out. We reserve the right to regulate how much exposure or to decline offered services to anyone who becomes a deficit rather than an asset to any fabric of the Ministry. Don't hesitate to contact and set up an interview.
05.Summer Camps
Similar to our first outreach format for "Horsemanship Kids' Camp for Jesus" for any and all ages. More Information to come as summer approaches.
Identity
Throughout this process, false identities and lies come to the surface allowing us to insert the Godly one and a choice for core change by the individual. Our false identities surface, Lord willing, the program ends with you walking away with a new, True identity in Christ. Head held high, confident in love and truth.
Healthier Relationships
Learning how to stand up for yourself, communicate in clear, healthy wyas through words and consecutive body language from the inside out, knowing what you think and feel and being able to communicate it in a healthy way, will bleed into other realms of life seamlessly.
Deeper Faith
God communicates through our emotions, spirit and soul in a way very similar to horses' language. Learning to interpret horse language will awaken your heart to hear God's voice more clearly, as it is very similar. Love without words, soul talk.
Emotional Healing
Horses draw out and penetrate beyond the boundaries of trauma to the heart of the person in a way unique to them. Consistent effort and inner work will transform according to the faith and effort spent.
Ministry Benefits
Testimonials
Abby Looney
North Carolina
"Through the horse ministry, God gave me an opportunity to step outside of my comfort zone, face fears and anxiety I had been carrying, and learn to trust more deeply. Working with the horses taught me patience, confidence, communication, and the importance of staying present. These are lessons I've been able to take home with me and apply to my everyday life. I'm incredibly thankful for how God used this experience to help me grow, and I'll carry what I learned with me long after leaving."
5/5
Nic Zeiss
Florida
"In being my mom's understudy for all these years, I have learned a deep work ethic through all the chores and training and seen first-hand the horses' powerful impact on teaching everyone emotional regulation and clear communication skills. I have watched people of all ages interact with the horses and be filled with a new found confidence and joy as a result. "
5/5
Ehren (Z.)
Florida
"The horses have taught me to be responsible and work hard. Now when I go out for my chores I look forward to spending time with all of them as I clean their pens. It's like recess with my friends. I look up to Toby as a role model. He is like a world war 2 vet that is full of experience and awesomeness and no one knows how they survived. Me and Bobby have become very close frenemies :) I have learned how to be on the same weirdo level as the animals."
4/5
