Renewal Ranch

What Renewal Ranch does

Renewal Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates a 12-month, faith-based residential addiction recovery program for men ages 21 and older, located on a 138-acre campus near Conway, Arkansas. Founded in January 2011, the program has served over 715 men cumulatively as of 2023, with current capacity to serve 60-plus men and their families each year. The program is structured in two phases: Phase 1 is an on-campus residential phase of approximately six months featuring 15 weekly classes, Bible study, counseling, work projects, and community service, totaling at least 570 hours of classroom instruction in the first six months; Phase 2 is an off-campus transitional program in apartments near downtown Conway, Arkansas, where residents maintain employment or ministry involvement while subject to accountability measures including random drug testing, curfews, and financial accountability. An optional program for married men allows Phase 2 completion from home, and an optional program excludes those with violent or sexual criminal histories.

The organization does not rely on proprietary technology platforms; its core methodology is grounded in spiritual transformation through a relationship with Jesus Christ, pastoral teaching, and structured accountability. Renewal Ranch reports a 50% graduation rate from Phase 2 compared to less than 5% long-term sobriety rates in secular programs, with graduates going on to careers as police officers, business owners, ordained ministers, and college graduates.

Renewal Ranch's revenue model is primarily donation-driven, supplemented by a $500 intake fee (only 40% of residents can pay this themselves, with donations subsidizing the remainder), and revenue from subsidiary on-campus operations including The Auto Shop (vehicle repair services open to the public), The Renewal Store (branded merchandise retail), Community Development (resident-led renovation projects), and an Events Center (fundraising venue). Distribution is direct and in-person, with admissions handled via phone interview and campus visit; marketing relies on church outreach throughout Arkansas and beyond, community events such as the Rally for Recovery, and organic social media presence on Facebook and Instagram.

Name

Renewal Ranch

Legal name

Renewal Ranch

Website

https://www.therenewalranch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Renewal Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 12-month, faith-based residential addiction recovery program for men ages 21 and older on a 138-acre campus near Conway, Arkansas, funded primarily through donations and supplementary subsidiary operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Addiction Recovery Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Religious Organizations (8131), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Rehabilitation & Recovery Retreats (Physio, Post-Op, Pain Management) (THAGAMAG)

Keywords

• Faith-based addiction recovery
• Residential recovery program
• Substance abuse treatment
• Men's recovery ministry
• Christian rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Renewal Ranch is a 501(c)(3) organization supported by community, churches, businesses, and individuals through tax-deductible donations. Donations cover program costs for residents who cannot pay the intake fee, with only 40% of men able to pay the $500 fee themselves.
2. Intake Fee: A $500 intake fee covers initial medical exam, drug screen, and background check from outside resources for the 12-month program.
3. Auto Shop Services: The Renewal Ranch Auto Shop provides vehicle services including oil and lube changes, repair services, maintenance, and A/C + heating to the public, generating additional revenue to support the ministry.
4. Renewal Store Retail Sales: The Renewal Store sells merchandise including branded T-shirts and other items, with proceeds supporting the ministry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Renewal Ranch operates a 12-month faith-based residential addiction recovery program for men ages 21 and older on a 138-acre campus near Conway, Arkansas. The program is delivered in two phases: Phase 1 (on-campus residential) and Phase 2 (off-campus transitional apartments with accountability structures), incorporating counseling, Bible study, work projects, community service, and 600+ hours of classroom instruction. Ancillary faith-based employment and retail operations include the Auto Shop, The Renewal Store, Community Development projects, and an Events Center, all supporting the residential mission.

Product overview

Renewal Ranch operates a 12-month faith-based residential addiction recovery program for men ages 21 and older, located on 138 acres near Conway, Arkansas. The program consists of two distinct phases: Phase 1 (on-campus) providing spiritual education, Bible study, counseling, and work experience, and Phase 2 (off-campus transition housing) focusing on accountability, employment, and community integration. Additional support services include an Auto Shop offering vehicle repair training and generating ministry revenue, The Renewal Store (retail merchandise), Community Development (renovation projects), and an Events Center for fundraising activities. An optional program for married men allows completion of Phase 2 from home while maintaining accountability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Renewal Store: A retail store on campus offering quality merchandise including branded T-shirts. Proceeds support the Renewal Ranch ministry.
• The Auto Shop
• Events Center
• Community Development

Products and services

• Renewal Ranch Program - Phase 1 On-campus residential phase lasting approximately six months, teaching Biblical principles for living through 15 weekly classes, community service, work projects, and spiritual development on a 138-acre campus near Conway, Arkansas. Designed for men ages 21 and older with substance use disorders.
• Renewal Ranch Program - Phase 2 (Transition Phase) Off-campus phase located in an apartment community near downtown Conway, AR, where residents work full-time jobs or serve in ministry while maintaining accountability through random drug testing, curfews, financial accountability, and regular check-ins. Designed for men who have completed Phase 1.
• Optional Program for Married Men A special Phase 2 option for married men who have completed Phase 1, allowing them to complete the program from home while remaining connected through church involvement, weekly Bible studies, regular staff check-ins, and random drug screens.
• Renewal Ranch Auto Shop Vehicle repair and maintenance services open to the public, providing job training for residents and additional revenue to support the ministry. Services include oil and lube changes, repair services, maintenance, and A/C + heating. Located on the Renewal Ranch campus.
• The Renewal Store Retail store selling quality merchandise including branded T-shirts and various items, with proceeds supporting the Renewal Ranch ministry. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm.
• Community Development Program Renovation and work projects providing community service opportunities for residents while teaching job skills and serving the local community.
• Events Center Event venue hosting various fundraising events for Renewal Ranch, including concerts and community gatherings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ hours of community service performed annually
• +6 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Adult & Teen Challenge USA: The largest faith-based residential addiction recovery network in the U.S., operating dozens of campuses for men, women, and teens with a Christian discipleship model — directly analogous to Renewal Ranch's faith-based, residential, multi-month program structure.
• The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers: Operates long-term residential rehabilitation programs nationwide, combining spiritual counseling, work therapy, and community reintegration — closely mirroring Renewal Ranch's model of structured residential recovery funded through donated goods and ministry support.
• Celebrate Recovery: A Christ-centered 12-step recovery program embedded in thousands of churches, focused on healing from addiction and life issues — comparable to Renewal Ranch's faith-based methodology and church partnership distribution model.
• re:generation (Watermark Community Church): A faith-based recovery ministry that has spread to hundreds of churches, providing biblically-based 12-step recovery for addiction — comparable to Renewal Ranch's reliance on church referrals and Scripture-anchored curriculum.
• Cornerstone of Recovery: Residential and outpatient addiction treatment center in Tennessee that integrates 12-step recovery with clinical care — comparable to Renewal Ranch in combining structured residential programming with community reintegration.
• Rapha Ministries: Faith-based residential addiction recovery program operating in multiple U.S. locations, using a Christ-centered model very similar to Renewal Ranch's two-phase residential approach.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: One of the largest nonprofit addiction treatment operators in the U.S., offering residential and outpatient programs with clinical care — comparable to Renewal Ranch in residential recovery but operating at vastly greater scale, secular, and insurance-funded.
• Caron Treatment Centers: A national nonprofit provider of residential and outpatient addiction treatment with a strong outcome-research focus — comparable to Renewal Ranch in residential care delivery but serving a broader clinical population across multiple U.S. sites.
• American Addiction Centers: A large for-profit operator of residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment facilities — comparable to Renewal Ranch in delivering residential recovery but operating at national scale with insurance-based revenue.

Emerging players

• Oxford House: A network of democratically-run, self-supported sober living homes — directly comparable to Renewal Ranch's Phase 2 transitional apartment model emphasizing peer accountability and independent living after primary treatment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/user109879746
• Facebookfacebook.com/RenewalRanchMinistries
• Instagraminstagram.com/renewalranch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/renewal-ranch

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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