Terrence’s Story

I was raised in a loving, Christian household. After my father passed away when I was only two years old, my mom and grandparents raised me. They’ve been the rock in my life. I was an AB honor roll student in high school and always into sports. 

I graduated from high school with a full cross country and track scholarship at Troy University. I continued to thrive. I was a Homecoming King, Mr. Troy, part of a fraternity, and very involved. During this time is when my life started to pivot, especially in my relationship with God. I was so consumed with the world. I was drinking and partying. I was having a good time in college and the world told me that was ok. I was craving the acceptance of others. I wanted praise and awards and accomplishments – all worldly things that eventually led me down a bad path.

After graduating college, I continued partying and drinking, never taking life seriously. I stopped being responsible for myself. My grandfather died and the drinking escalated; I started to dabble in cocaine. My life started to spiral. I ended up getting a DUI, wrecked a few cars, and was not on a good path.

I was given an opportunity at LaGrange College to get my master’s degree and coach cross country. But I had a hidden life and I was afraid to let others see what I was really dealing with – drugs and alcohol. I was trying to run from myself, but I messed up the opportunity. I was let go.

This left me emotionally and spiritually dead. I was frustrated and crying myself to sleep at night. I went back to live with my grandmother and continued to use drugs. She finally looked at me and said that I needed to find help or I would have to be on my own. This is what led me on my path to recovery. I went to a detox center in Griffin and have not stopped working on myself since. I found The Potter’s House and got to the issue of my addiction. The drugs were just a symptom of the true problem. I had a spiritual sickness. There was a void that only Jesus could fill that I tried filling with worldly things.

I’ve been at The Potter’s House since October 2020. After finishing my program, I decided to go into leadership to help the others guys. I’m teaching classes and very involved with The Potter’s House. I’ve always loved teaching and coaching and can now take this passion to the guys here. During this time, I’ve been able to grow in my walk with Christ. He’s using me here to spread the good news.

The Potter’s House came to me at a pivotal point in my life. I love that word “potter,” because a potter shapes things, and that’s really what The Potter’s House does for you – it shapes you.

The Lord really led me here and captured my heart. I’ve always known who the Lord was, but now I have a relationship with Him.

I have big plans for my future to continue to lead and grow here at The Potter’s House.