Lindsay Holloway lived a life of addiction and incarceration for years. Since being set free from these life-controlling issues, she is driven to shine a light to lead people to Jesus’ transformative love. She has been sharing her testimony and serving in ministry for over 10 years in jails, prisons, schools, recovery programs, and churches. One of her passions is to remove barriers for those coming out of incarceration to have a real second chance. She serves as an advocacy speaker for criminal justice reform policies in multiple nonprofit organizations. She founded TILM in 2016. She lives in Baxter, TN with her husband, Derek, and daughter, Elizabeth. ​ Lindsay is currently completing her Bachelor of Organizational Leadership with Tennessee Technological University and holds her Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) industry certification through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.

 
Lindsay serves on the TN Governor's Justice Impacted Advisory Council and is also a member of the Tennessee Community Resource Board (TCRB). 

Derek Holloway is an ordained and licensed minister. Because God set him free from a life of addiction and incarceration over 17 years ago, he loves sharing the Word of God through preaching, teaching, and in music. He plays music at churches, prisons, and events. He has also written and recorded his own southern rock Christian music. Derek is married to Lindsay Holloway.

Rob Frazier is the Director of Development here at This is Living Ministries, where he leads grants, partnerships, and strategic planning to expand opportunities for women in reentry. An ordained minister with the Assemblies of God and researcher, Rob draws on his own story of redemption from addiction and incarceration to empower others to find the same path. 

He holds graduate degrees in strategic leadership (MPS) and business administration (MBA), undergraduate degrees in organizational leadership (BS) and is currently a PhD candidate, completing his doctorate at Liberty University. Additionally, Rob serves as the vice chair of the Putnam County Health Council and is a board member of the Tennessee Community Resource Board (TCRB). 

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Niki has lived in the Upper Cumberland since 1987. First moving to Sparta then Cookeville. She is originally from San Diego California. She moved to TN in hopes of giving her children a better life. During this time, she battled a 28 year addiction and was not able to gain her sobriety until 1999 when she was introduced to Jesus at the Cookeville Rescue Mission. Ms Payne quickly learned the value of helping others walk, often run out of the very darkness she lived in. Niki has been working for over 20 years assisting others to find their own recovery and introducing them to Jesus through her actions. She is trained in many areas of recovery and mental health. Program development/work is a gifting she excels in. Niki lives in Monterey TN with her husband Jon and grandson Quincye. 

Tina Ledbetter is from Middle Tennessee and loves her family. She has 3 wonderful children, Alesha, Mackenzie and Lane, as well, she is mother in-law to beautiful Haley. She is also a grandmother to beautiful Alyssa who is the apple of Tina’s eye. She is a firm believer in Jesus Christ and His redemptive power to change lives. In her testimony God is the main Character meeting her right where she was when she came to believe in someone greater than herself. Tina states she believes God does miracles every day as she has seen it first hand in her employment in the ministry at This Is Living Ministries. She loves watching God change lives daily. Tina has worked in a local mental health facility since gaining her own recovery journey and has done well. She is a great example of what happens when we answer the call of God.

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Wanda Luick is an amazing story of God's redemption. After going down the same path as many of us, the Lord turned it around for her. Wanda found her way to us through our partnership with the American Job Center. She has been nothing short of exceptional. She has a heart for not only our ladies but loving people. In addition to her role as a house monitor, Wanda spends time with our executive team brainstorming new ways for us to love our champions.

Rose is the owner of two businesses, Alvina Business Services, a full-service bookkeeping practice, and Emerald Rose Productions, aka: The Drone Lady, a commercial videography/photography business in Cookeville. She has served on numerous boards throughout the years as well as helped several non-profits and churches with their books. Rose and her husband were specialized foster parents for 11 years and helped raise over 55 children during that time. They have 4 grown children and 6 grandchildren. Both Rose and her husband are also actively involved in jail ministry through Life Church.

Leslie Scott is a middle Tennessee native, military spouse, and mother of two adult children. She works as real estate broker with eXp Realty in Cookeville, Tennessee. 

Leslie has held many volunteer positions including teaching children in Sunday school, jail ministry, and military family readiness. In addition to her expertise, Leslie brings to our ministry an amazing heart and we see fruit in our ladies as a result of her selflessness to serve. 

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Ghost Holloway is an integral part of our ministry, serving in the capacity of Chief Executive Good Boy.  His roles include teaching our staff how to properly pose for staff photos. His hobbies include playing with his ball relentlessly. 

Willie James Holloway is an integral part of our ministry, serving in the capacity of Chief Executive Good Boy. His roles include teaching our staff how to properly pose for staff photos. He enjoys going outside wearing his power vest.