About Us
At our recovery residence, we are committed to providing a supportive and caring environment for individuals in recovery. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who are passionate about helping others overcome addiction and achieve long-term sobriety.
Pastor Cliff Kirkland
Founder
Pastor Cliff's journey is one of true redemption and transformation. After struggling with addiction for 13 years, he had lost everything he had, including his family, his job, and his health. However, through the power of God, he was able to overcome his addiction and has been sober for 17 years.
During his recovery journey, Pastor Cliff found a renewed sense of purpose and passion for helping others who were struggling with addiction. He became a pastor and devoted his life to spreading the message of hope and healing to those who needed it most.
Today, Pastor Cliff is a beloved figure in the recovery community and serves as an inspiration to countless individuals who are struggling with addiction. His story of redemption is a testament to the transformative power of faith and the importance of never giving up hope.
At Mercy's Bridge Recovery Center, Pastor Cliff is dedicated to helping others find their own paths to recovery and leading them towards a life of lasting sobriety. With his compassionate spirit, unwavering faith, and deep understanding of addiction, Pastor Cliff is a true asset to our team and an inspiration to all who know him.
Rev. Brandy Sanders - Director 912-632-8721
Sister Brandy's personal journey is marked by redemption and transformation. After struggling with addiction for over 12 years, losing everything and experiencing the cycle of jail and rehab, she found hope through God's power of grace and mercy.
Now, having overcome her addiction, living sober for over eight years, Brandy walks in the redemption power of Jesus Christ and the finished work of Calvary.
As a respected member of her community, Brandy serves as the Recovery Pastor at Saving Grace Ministries and is committed to sharing the gospel with those who are hopeless and struggling with addiction.
Her leadership role at Mercy's Bridge Recovery Center allows her to demonstrate the possibility of recovery as her daily walk serves as a powerful example to those around her.
Cheyenne Burkett
Secretary 912-632-8722
Cheyenne has overcome 14 years of addiction and mental illness. During these years, she faced ongoing personal hardship, loss of hope, and instability. Her situation remained critical until she turned to faith in Jesus Christ.
Through the process of seeking spiritual guidance and relying on Jesus, she attained the strength to address and overcome addiction and mental health challenges. Recovery was gradual, supported by faith, a commitment to spiritual growth, and the loving encouragement from her family and friends.
Her renewed faith impacted her family roles significantly. She credits God’s grace with enabling her to fulfill her responsibilities as a wife and mother, describing her approach as one marked by gratitude and reverence.
Following her recovery, she dedicated herself to service. She serves as children’s church leader at Saving Grace Ministries of Douglas, GA, guiding and mentoring young congregants. She also holds a full-time position as secretary at Mercy’s Bridge Recovery Center in Alma, GA, where she provides administrative support and encouragement to others in recovery.
She aims to let God’s light shine through her work, hoping to inspire others facing similar difficulties. Her testimony is intended as an example of how faith, grace, and mercy can help restore lives and enable individuals to serve their communities.
Joseph Wright
Operations Manager 912-533-3668
Joseph's journey began with over twenty years of addiction, culminating in feelings of hopelessness. Raised in a supportive home in Coffee County, his path diverged at 14 when he started down the road of addiction. Before long, he was consumed by it. Nevertheless, in a moment of desperation, he called out to God from a jail cell in Coffee County, and that's when his life began to transform. With God's guidance, he discovered Saving Grace Ministries, where he found support and experienced the love of God. Today, he proudly celebrates over three years of being clean and sober, free from the grip of addiction. Joey is honored to serve as a deacon, bus minister, and jail minister at Saving Grace, and works full-time at Mercy's Bridge as the operations manager. Joey gives all the glory to God, knowing that without Him, he would still be lost. Now, excited to share his story with others and inspire positive change. Joey gives all the glory to God, knowing that without Him, he would still be lost.
