Chuck and Desiree Fulfer
Base Location: Branson MO - heading soon to Northern Virginia
Base Address: 201 Hilltop Lane, Branson, MO 65616
Phone Number: (417) 699-2607
MinistryChuck and Desiree were once on a path of destruction, addicted to methamphetamine. Chuck recalls “enticing” his new wife Desiree to join in his “glamorized high life.” Assuring her all would be well they both ended up in jail. Deserving of punishment they both received grace. They were delivered into a rehabilitation program and were introduced to the Church Army in Branson. Desiree’s eyes were opened to her cycle of addiction that began when she started drinking at the age of 8. She tells of being “totally broken” and having her pride crushed when her husband Chuck would choose “meth” over her desires. “I was defeated and powerless,” laments Desiree.
Finding the Way Out
The Church Army showed them the “way out” through the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous
and together they “commenced on a new way of life,” Chuck recalls. “The strength I've found
in the power of God’s love reminds me daily that his grace truly is greater than all my sin.”
Chuck says he is compelled to tell his story and the grace Christ has shown him. “I have to share this amazing light that has
penetrated the dark life of a hopeless addict.”
Called to Plant a New Base of Hope
Having worked in the Church Army base in Branson and most recently in Stone County, Missouri, they were selected by the
Branson base director, Steve Baughan, to be a part of the team to go to Northern Virginia and work with a local task force to
plant a base. Desiree said, “When I came to Prince William County, my heart was enlarged yet again for the people in need of
this new way of life. I had physical pain, an ache inside me that wanted to help the people but overwhelmed because the need
is so great.”
Chuck was feeling the same nudge from God. He said, “At every turn doors were opened for ministry. From the county jail to the local church, homeless shelters, food banks, even the transit system officials showed a willingness to volunteer. It seemed the perfect fit.”
Now Chuck and Desiree Fulfer have been asked by the Church Army and the local task force to be the directors of this new base plant. Chuck knew God was calling him to “come and see what I will do." And together they said, “YES, Lord we would love to see what you will do!”
With the endorsement of the Church Army USA National Director, Steve Brightwell, Chuck and Desiree are making plans to start directing the Church Army base in Woodbridge, Virginia. They know the call from God is clear. When asked how will God accomplish this Chuck responded quickly, “God has consistently accomplished the impossible for his purposes. Is it God’s will for addicts to recover, have safe housing, to grow spiritually and help others? I think so . . . want to help?”
Will You Stand With Us?
We ask you to consider standing with Chuck and Desiree to support this ministry as they launch a new base of faith and
recovery to reach those overlooked by the world. The need is great.
Please consider participating in this bold new mission to save the least, the last and the lost for the glory of God