At Trinity House, we believe in second chances. Our supportive community is rooted in Christian values, ready to walk alongside you on your journey toward recovery. Join us for faith, friendship, and a brighter future.
Trinity House on Missouri exists to provide a safe, structured, and supportive sober living environment where men and women in recovery can build long-term sobriety, restore relationships, and pursue meaningful lives. We focus on accountability, peer support, personal responsibility, and connection to community-based recovery resources.
Our vision is that every resident leaving Trinity House on Missouri will have a strong foundation in recovery, stable housing, meaningful work or education, healthy relationships, and ongoing connection to a supportive recovery community. We aim to be recognized as a leading recovery residence in Arizona for integrity, excellence, and transformational outcomes.
We believe that all people, believers and non-believers in Jesus, are worthy of the services we provide. Residents who participate in our program are not required to believe in our statement of faith, but are required to participate. Our hope is that all who pass through our doors receive the love of Jesus through our actions and participation in our sober-living program, and feel welcome. Accepting our statement of faith is an individual choice, all residents are treated equally and care is provided indiscriminately.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the senior executive responsible for the overall leadership, operational performance, compliance, financial stewardship, and strategic growth of Trinity House on Missouri, LLC (“Trinity House”).
There are many crossroads we encounter in
life—moments, where we must choose to go left, right, forward, or back. These decisions, shaped by our circumstances and support systems, can lead to ruin or redemption, despair or peace. I know this not as theory, but through lived experience—from the streets to the penthouse and everything in between.
From the age of eleven until forty-five, I lived
under the influence of drugs and alcohol. I drank
and used to forget, to celebrate, to suppress, to
cope. I hustled, worked hard, and chased
success—sometimes in righteousness,
sometimes in debauchery. I was a man of
contradictions: a loving father, a churchgoer, a
community volunteer, and at the same time, a
functioning abuser of alcohol and drugs living a
double life.
My turning point came when the woman I love—the mother of my children, my anchor—called
me out. She told me she felt trapped, helpless,
and could no longer tolerate the chaos. Though
she depended on me financially, she chose
courage over comfort and demanded
accountability. Her words pierced through the
illusion I had built. I had given her material
things—a home, cars, vacations—but what she
truly wanted was a husband who was whole.
One Sunday, as I reached for her hand to pray in
church, she pulled away. That moment shattered
me. My pride made it about me, but my soul
knew it was about the pain I had caused. Days
later, I lay in bed and surrendered. I asked the
Lord to take my addictions away. I believed He
would—and He did. That was fifteen years ago. I
haven’t looked back.
Today, my life is devoted to helping others find
their way through the same crossroads. This
presentation introduces a continuum of care
designed to guide individuals from addiction to
independence. It begins with a Drug and Alcohol
Recovery Program and extends through Sober
Living, Transitional Housing, Affordable Housing,
and ultimately, Home Ownership. Each stage is a
steppingstone toward stability, dignity, and
lasting transformation.
We believe that with love, accountability, and
practical support, lives can be rebuilt. We invite
you to join us in this mission—to invest in hope,
to walk alongside those in recovery, and to be
part of a movement that turns crossroads into
new beginnings.
Join the Journey
This isn’t just a program—it’s a lifeline. A
roadmap. A chance to rewrite the story for
individuals who’ve been trapped by addiction
and circumstance. We’ve built a continuum that
doesn’t stop at sobriety—it leads to stability,
community, and ownership.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make a lasting
impact, this is your moment. Whether you’re a
partner, investor, advocate, or volunteer, your
time, talent, and treasure can help someone
reclaim their life.
Luke 12:48 – Of whom much is given, much is
expected.
Join us. Walk with us.
Be the reason someone finds their way home.
The Director of Development is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive fundraising and resource development strategy to support the sober living program’s operating needs, resident support initiatives, and growth plans.
Mr. Merkel’s business background is extensive in sales and sales management in the
computer and financial industry. When he was running a national computer leasing
company with his partner, he was persuaded to take his family to a Phoenix shelter to feed
the homeless. It turned out that it was life changing for Dudley. With the dramatic
awareness of the plight of the homeless in his own community, he helped form Helping
Hands for the Homeless to make his friends aware of helping those on the streets with a
hand up.
Headed up by Dave Hepburn, Dudley’s partner, Helping Hands flourished to own four
separate apartment complexes, helping over 500 homeless have shelter, food, and
education toward a better future. These assembled living units were folded into UMOM
New Day Centers where it flourishes today.
Dudley is also focused on the specific issue of helping the alcoholic and drug addict beat
their addiction, realizing that it represents over 80 per cent of the number of homeless on
the streets. Dudley had an alcoholic father and brother. His brother Rich was close to
ending his life and thankfully, decided to take his last drink and pursue sobriety with great
vigor. He not only got sober but ended up committing the rest of his life helping others as
Executive Director of Crossroads before going to the Lord after 12 years of service to
others.
Dudley’s passion is to help his partner, Tom Morris in the same form his brother did years
ago. In full service to helping his mankind.
The Caseworker provides direct resident support services and coordinates individualized case plans that improve stability and recovery outcomes.
Ron was born in rural Minnesota on Labor Day of 1946. He attended and graduated from Hancock
(MN) high school in 1964 and entered the University of Minnesota.
He completed two Bachelor of Arts degrees (Speech and Music) and was immediately drafted in the
U.S. Army. In 1972, after his Army time was completed, he enrolled in a Master’s program through
Webster University. He earned M.A. degrees in Counseling and in Human Relations. From 1976 until his retirement in 2008, Ron’s full-time activity consisted of counseling,
management training and public speaking.
As Ron was finishing up his master’s work, he joined with a group of training consultants who
formed an education company known as Constructive Behavior Systems. They authored and taught
a number of behavior change programs including Constructive Anger. Ron’s most recent work has
been conducting and mentoring the Christian 12-Step program known as Celebrate Recovery.
Since 2019 Ron has served as a men’s program and case manager and taught and mentored at the
local House of Refuge.
He moved to Phoenix in the fall of 2008. Ron is married to Julie and father of son Troy. He is
involved with the service group known as Serve6:10 at the Apostolic Christian Church in Phoenix.
The Program Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day program operations and ensuring a consistent, structured, recovery-supportive environment.
Mike served as the Senior Men’s Program Manager at the House of Refuge Sunnyslope from Jan 2020
until May 2025. He was responsible for the care of 42 homeless men by conducting regular assessments
and developing individualized plans and comprehensive services to enhance client outcomes.
Mike provided intervention and emotional support to residents in challenging situations, by employing
active listening and de-escalation techniques to improve resident stability. He supported the men in
developing independent living skills such as budgeting and job-seeking.
A Housing Stabilization Plan was developed and promoted for the residents under Mike’s leadership.
Men learned to Be Open to God, to be Teachable, to create Financial Stability and to build Positive Relationships
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From 2005 until 2020. Mike served at Desert View Bible Church in the roles of Facilities, Finance and
Benevolence Director. He instituted Ramsey Financial Solutions for the church and counseled more than
300 members. In prior years he served as president of Balar Equipment Corporation and was a member of the
Professional Golfers Association for 10 years. Mike is a graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in Political Science. He has earned a Theological certificate and has served as Elder at several large area churches.
The House Manager is responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive sober living environment.
Bio coming soon
Whether you’re on your recovery journey, you’d like to contribute to our program, or want to learn more. We’d love to hear from you.
