Since 2004, Truly Ministries, Inc. has been changing lives through being a home for those who knew no home. From child abuse to domestic violence, Our Mission has been to address the social ills of our community through being the light that God has called us to be. Here at Truly Ministries, we focus on a holistic approach to identify the challenges that accompany physical, mental, and emotional traumas.

Along with my wife, Joan, we have been helping those in need since returning home from Germany in 1991. From housing family members to mentoring neighborhood kids, we have always had a heart full of love and a concern for those who are considered to be the least of these. Our desire is deeply rooted in an understanding that can only be gleaned through our first-hand knowledge, and experiences of being victims of what comes along with growing up in a single parent, fatherless household and poor socioeconomics. 

I am a retired veteran of the U.S. Army, a licensed and ordained, associate minister at Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church under the pastorate of former Civil Right activist Dr. John E. Cameron, Sr. in Jackson, MS. I obtained my Doctor of  Divinity from Flagg Chapel Bible College in 2018. I am a Certified Anger Management Instructor, Youth Mentor, Certified “Train the Trainer” Fatherhood Initiative Coach, and Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist. 

PAST:

• Established an in-house program called “The Eagle’s Nest”, which provided crisis intervention services to court-appointed youth aged 10-16 for 5 years.
• Over the past 16 years, Truly Ministries has had an estimated 30+ children who have come through our programs with 28 high-school graduates, 5 college graduates, 4 business owners and 1 doctor.
• Partnered with Mr. Terry Johnson, CEO of the Champions Within Youth Empowerment Program, teaching about Character Education throughout the States of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee Elementary, Jr. High, and High schools for 8 years.
• Partnered with Ms. Ruby Buck (deceased) founder of “SPEAR”:(Southeastern Prison Education Advocacy & Reformation)
• Partnered with Mrs. Carla Nicks, employee of United Parcel Service (UPS)-Vicksburg Branch Job Placement Program
• Partnered with Mr. Charles Pendleton, owner of Havoline Express Lube- Automotive Apprenticeship Program
• Partnered with the Vicksburg-Warren School District, providing Mentoring and/or Summer Programs at the Elementary, Jr. High, and High schools.

 

CURRENT:

• In partnership with the Warren County Municipal Court to combat the recidivism rates of adult and child offenders.
• Providing counseling and rehabilitation services to those who are active participants (victims and transgressors) of domestic violence, child neglect, and the overflowing mental health issues that Warren Couty is experiencing through a three stage, talk therapy approach.
• In partnership with the Exchange Club/Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Center, we facilitate weekly Anger Management and Parenting classes.
• Gearing up to start weekly after school tutorial classes expected to start in October of this year within the Vicksburg Warren School District.

FUTURE FORECAST:

• Establish a Community Response Team to help families who have been affected by the inner-personal issues of fatherlessness, emotional and physical abuse, homelessness, social and economic shortcomings.
• Partner with various organizations to teach about financial literacy, home ownership, and advanced education opportunities.

We are a 501 C (3), Mississippi Charities Registered Ministry.

Rev. Dr. Troy D. Truly, Sr.

CEO/Truly Ministries

“Where You Matter…No Matter What”