Constance Manley

I am originally from Lanett, Alabama. I received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior on February 25, 1991. Shortly after my conversion God placed a strong desire in my heart to know Him and to minister to His people.

In 1993, I served as a Youth Leader for one year at an Assembly of God Church in Alabama. I have traveled to Panama, Ecuador, and Israel to learn about the culture and to minister the gospel. Later, I attended Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee in 1995 to study Sociology and the Bible. I graduated with honors from Lee University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and with minor degrees in Religion and Anthropology. I worked for Lee University for 6 years as a Resident Director. I coordinated a Campus-wide Discipleship program known as The Edge for 2 years and trained 20 students on how to lead small groups across campus. I also led small discipleship groups for women of all ages for 3 years in the Cleveland community.

I came to work at Peniel Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in August 2002 to help those who were hurting and addicted. I have worked in the Admissions Department, assisted in Counseling and presently work with the Ladies Program.

Working at Peniel has been an amazing experience. I have been given a wonderful opportunity to witness women who were once addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, broken and hurting, transform their lives by the power of God. There is hope here for those who truly want to be freed from the chains of addiction.