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About Lifeline

 

There Is Hope When Life Feels Hopeless

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Too many people today are trapped in cycles of addiction, incarceration, homelessness, or brokenness. They feel unseen, unloved, and without a way forward.

At Lifeline Ministries Church, we understand what that feels like—because we’ve been there. And we know through Jesus Christ there is real hope, freedom, and a new beginning.

Our Story:

From Hopelessness to Purpose

Pastor Chuck and his wife Dana both grew up in Pensacola, Florida. On June 1, 2007, they were married — the same year that everything changed.

Before coming to Christ, both Chuck and Dana lived lives marked by emptiness and brokenness. For Chuck, that meant falling into the wrong crowd at a young age, leading to drug addiction, homelessness, and years of incarceration. After more than fifteen years of running, Chuck found himself completely defeated — without direction, hope, or a future.

That all began to change on January 3, 2007. Sitting alone and out of options, Chuck picked up a church bulletin and reached out to the pastor listed on the back. That conversation led to Chuck hearing the gospel clearly for the first time — and accepting Jesus Christ as his Savior.

Soon after, knowing he had legal consequences still ahead of him, Chuck made the decision to stop running. He turned himself in to face five more years in prison. But it was there, inside Escambia County Jail, that God called him to preach.

Released in July 2008, Chuck immediately began ministering to others—sharing the hope of Christ in juvenile detention centers, jails, churches, youth camps, and VBS programs. He later attended Bible school, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Divinity, and was ordained in 2014.

Over the past 15 years, Chuck has worked with individuals battling addiction, homelessness, and incarceration. He has a deep burden for what he calls “Broken & Hurting Lives,” and he firmly believes the gospel of Jesus Christ is the answer.

Today, Pastor Chuck and Dana are living testimonies that Jesus changes lives. What once seemed hopeless has been transformed into a powerful ministry of healing and restoration.

In 2016, they founded Lifeline Ministries, which grew into Lifeline Ministry Church and Discipleship Homes — ministries built to serve, shelter, and share the hope that once saved their own lives.

Our Mission

We are a Bible-believing ministry passionate about bringing glory to Jesus Christ.

Share the Gospel

with the lost.

Teach God’s Word

that brings freedom and hope.

Reach the Broken—

those incarcerated, addicted, homeless, or hurting.

Our Plan for YOU:

Come as You Are—

No matter your past, you’ll be welcomed with open arms.

Hear the Gospel—

Experience the life-changing message of Jesus.

Take the Next Step—

Find community, discipleship, and freedom in Christ.

Pastor Chuck & Dana

Pastor Chuck and his wife, Dana, both came to Christ in 2007—the same year they married. They know firsthand what life apart from Christ looks like.

  • Chuck’s Story: As a teenager and young adult, Chuck lived on the streets, in and out of jail, battling addiction, and feeling utterly hopeless. In 2007, while facing more prison time, he encountered the gospel and surrendered his life to Christ inside the Escambia County Jail. It was there God called him to preach.
  • From Prison to Purpose: After his release in 2008, Chuck immediately began sharing the gospel in juvenile jails, youth camps, VBS programs, and churches. He later earned a bachelor’s degree in divinity, was ordained in 2014, pastored for six years, and has served as a drug and alcohol director for over 14 years while continuing jail ministry.

Together, Chuck and Dana founded Lifeline Ministries to extend the same hope and freedom they found in Christ to others.

Pastor Chuck and Dana

The Hope You Can Experience

When you connect with Lifeline Ministries Church, you’ll discover:

Freedom

from the grip of addiction and despair.

A church family

that walks with you through every season.

The transforming power of Jesus Christ

at work in your life.

There is hope. And it starts here.

Chuck Chavis

Chuck Chavis

Lead Pastor

Dana Chavis

Dana Chavis

Women’s Director