20 Years of Transformation

Dear Faithful Friends of Lantern Lane Farm Counseling,

We are excited for you to join us this Christmas as we begin our year-long celebration, commemorating “20 years of Transformation at Lantern Lane Farm”. Our mission of providing compassionate care started with a humble beginning—as one counselor on the farm with Dolly, I provided approximately 4-5 sessions per day. LLFC has since transformed into a beacon of hope with seven additional locations, providing over 85 sessions per day. Over the past two decades, not only has LLFC undergone a transformation, but thousands of individuals have experienced transformation in their lives. And for that, we are grateful! These transformations would not have been possible without your encouraging words, your willingness to show up and volunteer, and your financial and prayer support. 

As we make plans for 2025 to change lives and improve communities in Middle Tennessee, we count on your faithfulness, on you blessing us with your hands, and your donations.  Your contributions ensure that financial circumstances won’t prevent individuals and families from receiving healing through treatments such as:

·      Supporting children in crises through play therapy, equine therapy, and other creative approaches.

·      Expanding experiential therapies, like adventure programs, that encourage physical and emotional healing.

·      Strengthening families, restoring relationships, and offering hope to those struggling with life’s challenges.

Our vision for the next 20 years is clear: to meet the growing demand for mental health services with excellence, compassion, and innovation. As we lean on God, the Master of Transformation, we are confident in our ability to meet people where they are while also expanding our geographic reach. Now with care centers both north and south of Nashville (Williamson and Sumner Counties) and the national reach of our Marriage Intensives, we have also made an impact internationally, caring for hundreds of leaders through partnerships with missionary organizations. In places like Bulgaria, Uganda, France, Japan, Spain, and Ecuador our counselors have touched the lives of those in leadership positions, as their leaders meet the unique challenges of missionary-life.

Twenty years ago, Joni and I never imagined that this little farm in Mt. Juliet, TN, would one day make such a significant impact. We join the psalmist in his declaration, “The Lord has done great things, and we are glad” (Psalm 126:3). And, as we meet internally to share our success stories, counselors share clients’ (anonymous) quotes such as “Thank you for just being with me,” or “This is the safest place in the world for me right now,” or “I am finally finding peace.”

Many of the challenges faced twenty years ago are now in the past, as we stand at this milepost with gratitude. And here is where we need you. We would like to personally invite you to be a part of the next 20 years of transformation. Would you help us in our quest to never turn people away? Would you join us in investing in the care of children who need our help, adults who want to be released from years of imprisonment to their unresolved trauma, and families who are desperately working to break the cycles of dysfunction and unhealthy lives? We are asking that, at this juncture, you would consider a gift that can be transformational in the lives of others. You can send your gracious donations using the enclosed card and envelope, or you can make your donation online at https://www.lanternlanefarm.org/donation

Thank you for walking alongside us on this very exciting 20-year journey. We are grateful for each of you!

With Love and Blessings!

Ralph and Joni