Positive Peer Pressure

Positive Peer Pressure

It does not take very long after a child arrives at Bethel for them to experience peer pressure from the other children, but not in the way you might assume! As our kids begin to feel better about themselves in different areas of their lives, they see...
Laney’s Story

Laney’s Story

Laney has dealt with a lot of meanness in her life, even at her prior school where she was often picked on for being different. Sometimes, just for the color of her skin. “I kept trying to figure out what I did to deserve being treated like I was,” Laney says. “I...
Kyle’s Story

Kyle’s Story

Kyle was a mystery. The young teen had stopped communicating. He wasn’t learning. He didn’t want to board the bus or go to school. When he fell four grade levels behind in reading, he became the poster child for “at risk” teen. But why? Kyle’s single mom was...
Mackenzie’s Story: A Life Changed

Mackenzie’s Story: A Life Changed

She is a sweet young mom with a beautiful heart. It’s brave for her to share her story publicly but Mackenzie hopes to inspire other girls who make a poor decision, have their life go out of control, and are looking for a light to lead them out of the darkness. As a...
Rachel’s Story: Nowhere to Go

Rachel’s Story: Nowhere to Go

Rachel came to Bethel as a young teen without any family left who could care for her. At Bethel, she found the healing and hope she needed to overcome the trauma of her childhood, excel in school, and find God’s path for her life. Rachel shared more of her story and...