In yet another unusual journey that led to our church, Tim Leathers went from being a police chief to becoming a candidate for a missionary. His ascent in the police force was rapid, and in his own words, he has seen a fair share of hurt people. In the meantime, while being a candidate, he is running a facility with his wife that helps women transition from incarceration or other drug related issues back into mainstream society. As he states with a hint of an irony, he spent many years filling up jails, and now he helps people stay away from them.
Key Takeaways:
- After spending years putting people in their jail cells I now help to get people out.
- Some people know that they need a lot of help, but some come because they have been told to.
- My role is to be another adult in their life, someone who can be there and be supportive.
“Former police chief Tim D. Leathers is now a U.S. missionary candidate who, along with his wife, Tami, operates a residential facility for women transitioning back into society after being debilitated by drugs or incarcerated.”
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