Two brothers, Scut & Guy Mauldin, donated 34 acres of land to Tugalo Baptist Association.  The purpose of this donation was to start a Christian based recovery program.  The land was accepted and a Board of Directors was selected.

The search began for a Program Director to create the program.  Jane Sheldon was hired to fill this position on November 1, 1998.  After she developed the program clients were accepted as of January 1, 1999.  At that time, the facility consisted of a small farmhouse. 

Today, Heart Ministry has grown to include the original house, offices, three dorms and plans are being developed to continue with this growth.