God’s New Life MBTC is a non-denominational, Christ-centered residential discipleship program in Marked Tree, Arkansas, operating as a division of Mission Teens, Inc. The program offers an 8 to 10 month residential stay at no cost to residents, addressing alcohol, drug, and emotional problems through faith-based discipleship training.
A Free, Residential Discipleship Program in Marked Tree
God’s New Life MBTC operates under Mission Teens, Inc., a non-profit, non-denominational organization founded in 1969 that has since served more than 25,000 people across its network of centers in the United States. The Marked Tree center provides a structured residential environment centered on Christian discipleship, with staff composed entirely of graduates and individuals who have personally completed the program. The center does not charge residents for its services and receives no government funding, operating instead through private donations from individuals and churches. Residents follow a structured daily schedule running Monday through Saturday, with program hours from early morning into the evening.
Staff Leadership at God’s New Life
The Marked Tree center is led by Assistant Executive Directors Rev. Keith Bell and Michelle Bell, both of whom came through Mission Teens programs themselves before transitioning into staff and leadership roles. The broader program team includes a Resident Director, resident counselors, and a Senior Counselor who assists residents with day-to-day needs including medical appointments and court-related matters. Executive Director Rev. Gary Smith oversees the center alongside his responsibilities at Mission Teens’ Missouri location, with Chief Executive Director Rev. Steve Schwartz providing organizational leadership across all 20 Mission Teens centers nationally.
Long-Term Residential Recovery in Northeast Arkansas
For men and women in Arkansas and surrounding areas seeking a free, long-term residential program rooted in Christian faith, God’s New Life MBTC offers an 8 to 10 month discipleship-based recovery program in Marked Tree, staffed by individuals who have completed the program themselves, with no cost to residents.
