Leading and guiding men who have had addiction issues to the pursuit of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Who We Are
First and foremost, we are a Christian ministry led to fulfill the Great Commission of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We believe that it takes the supernatural grace and power of a relationship with Jesus to fully restore and transform a man out of addiction.
Our founder, Bob Hampton, is a living example of that Grace. Read Bob's story below.
StraightWay Ministry, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization, certified by the state of Tennessee as a certified transitional living facility. We are located in scenic Athens, Tennessee.
Our belief is that all men must work and pay their own way, and be leaders of their household when they enter back into society. We believe that according to the Word of God we put God first, others second, and ourselves last. (Addiction is a very selfish sin.)
Our founder, Bob Hampton, is a living example of that Grace. Read Bob's story below.
StraightWay Ministry, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization, certified by the state of Tennessee as a certified transitional living facility. We are located in scenic Athens, Tennessee.
Our belief is that all men must work and pay their own way, and be leaders of their household when they enter back into society. We believe that according to the Word of God we put God first, others second, and ourselves last. (Addiction is a very selfish sin.)
Bob's Story
Bob Hampton with his wife, Lisa.
After 35 years of drug addiction and many years in prison, I finally found out what my purpose was in life. God gave me the vision in 2010, but as usual I took the long way around to get to it.
It was not until I surrendered my own will that I could see God's plan .
Just as sin is progressive, my drug addiction as well as my criminal activity were also progressive. I went from using drugs to dealing drugs. Starting out as an recreational user, I later became dependent on drugs, mentally and physically. I went from petty crimes to a life of crime. I went from carrying guns to using guns.
There were a few times in my life when I would lay off the hard drugs enough to keep a job for awhile. There were also a few times when I started my own business and become somewhat successful as the world would view it. In the long run, I would always revert back to my old ways of drug addiction and self destruction.
I have to thank God for my time in prison. It was in prison that I had time to get my body in good enough shape to be able to live through the abuse I put myself through when I was free. It was in prison when I asked the Lord to save me. It was in prison that I had time to read God's word and understand it. As you all know, God can take our worst times and make something good out of them.
God is still doing miracles today. I am one of them and you may be the next.
Straightway Ministry Inc. is for the men who want to really change their lives. God wants a better life for you. We are just a stepping stone for you to cross over your Jordan. We are a tool that is available for you to build that bridge back that you destroyed some time ago. If you are sick, Jesus is the Great Physician.
We are here to help those who want to help themselves. God Bless.
Bob Hampton
Director
Straightway Ministry, Inc.
It was not until I surrendered my own will that I could see God's plan .
Just as sin is progressive, my drug addiction as well as my criminal activity were also progressive. I went from using drugs to dealing drugs. Starting out as an recreational user, I later became dependent on drugs, mentally and physically. I went from petty crimes to a life of crime. I went from carrying guns to using guns.
There were a few times in my life when I would lay off the hard drugs enough to keep a job for awhile. There were also a few times when I started my own business and become somewhat successful as the world would view it. In the long run, I would always revert back to my old ways of drug addiction and self destruction.
I have to thank God for my time in prison. It was in prison that I had time to get my body in good enough shape to be able to live through the abuse I put myself through when I was free. It was in prison when I asked the Lord to save me. It was in prison that I had time to read God's word and understand it. As you all know, God can take our worst times and make something good out of them.
God is still doing miracles today. I am one of them and you may be the next.
Straightway Ministry Inc. is for the men who want to really change their lives. God wants a better life for you. We are just a stepping stone for you to cross over your Jordan. We are a tool that is available for you to build that bridge back that you destroyed some time ago. If you are sick, Jesus is the Great Physician.
We are here to help those who want to help themselves. God Bless.
Bob Hampton
Director
Straightway Ministry, Inc.
Our Support Team
We are so thankful for each and every one!
Advisory Board
Bob Hampton - Founder
A.D. Wade
Rob Rule
A.D. Wade
Rob Rule
Board of Directors
President and Chief Executive Oficer - Ryan Tallent
Secretary and Treasurer - Lisa Hampton
Public Relations Chairman - Bill Castilaw
Chairman of the Board of Directors - Gary Buchanan
Secretary and Treasurer - Lisa Hampton
Public Relations Chairman - Bill Castilaw
Chairman of the Board of Directors - Gary Buchanan
Church Sponsors
Branches Fellowship , Greenback, Tn
New Friendship Baptist Church , Cleveland , Tn.
Community Church of Tellico Village, Loudon, Tn.
Vonore Baptist Church, Vonore, Tn
First Baptst Church of Tellico Village , Loudon, Tn
First Baptist Church of Tellico Plains, Tellico Plains, Tn.
Union Hill Baptist Church , Athens , Tn
Athens Church of the Nazarene , Athens , Tn.
Poplar Bluff Baptist Church, Tellico Plains , Tn.
First Baptist Church of Athens, Athens , Tn
Pleasent Dale Baptist Church , Evansville , Tn
New Friendship Baptist Church , Cleveland , Tn.
Community Church of Tellico Village, Loudon, Tn.
Vonore Baptist Church, Vonore, Tn
First Baptst Church of Tellico Village , Loudon, Tn
First Baptist Church of Tellico Plains, Tellico Plains, Tn.
Union Hill Baptist Church , Athens , Tn
Athens Church of the Nazarene , Athens , Tn.
Poplar Bluff Baptist Church, Tellico Plains , Tn.
First Baptist Church of Athens, Athens , Tn
Pleasent Dale Baptist Church , Evansville , Tn
StraightWay Ministry, Inc.
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