Sarah Levine

I am from Charlotte, North Carolina. I was raised in church and came to know Christ at a young age. In spite of many questions about God and His existence, I never could escape the truth that Christ died on the cross for me.

I was saved and called into a ministry of helping hurting people, specifically those suffering from addictions, around the age of 14. After many struggles with this calling and my commitment to Christ, I entered East Coast Bible College where I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Christian Education. During that time, my commitment to Christ was strengthened, and I began to desire a place of ministry.

Then I entered the Church of God Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee. This was a truly unique and enriching experience. I received much more than my Masters Degree in Counseling. While in school, I completed an internship at a local halfway house for drug addicts/alcoholics. This hands on experience let me know that I was called to those bound by addictions.

Soon after graduation, I obtained employment in a residential facility for mentally challenged adults, and was promoted to Lead Residential Technician. I eventually became restless, sensing that my future involved professional drug/alcohol counseling.

A friend had given me a dated copy of The Evangel Magazine featuring several articles about Peniel. I looked at it again and something touched my heart this time. I sent in my resume. Dr. Spellman promptly responded by scheduling an on-site interview. This interview and visit to the facility assured me that this was indeed my place of anointing within the Body of Christ. Indeed, it was confirmed to me that God had called me to Peniel.

I now work in the midst of miracles daily. I see people come in broken and hopeless. I have the privilege of working men and women through a myriad of problems and consequences. But more than that, God has also done a work in my life, including providing me with the wonderful opportunity to minister to those bound by addictions. Peniel is a wonderful place to see lives truly changed forever.

Click here to read an article by Sarah entitled, "The Uniqueness of Peniel: A New Staff Member's Perspective". This article was previously published in Profiles Magazine.