My name is Jeffrey T. Crick, and I am from Knoxville, Tennessee. For many years, I walked a path marked by the isolating grip of addiction, a journey that led me some of the coldest, most desolate places—from shivering on roadsides with no shoes, praying for a glimmer of hope, to seeking refuge in burned-out buildings and under bridges, sweeping away broken bottles just for a dry place to rest my weary eyes. In that profound darkness, I never thought true freedom was attainable.
Yet, by God’s grace, my story is one of miraculous transformation, a testament to the unwavering grace and strength of God. Through years of dedicated recovery, fueled by His immense power, my life began to profoundly change. I committed my life to all forms of education, both professionally and academically; achieving multiple undergraduate degrees in with a focus Religion: Christian Leadership, Christian Ministry and Leadership: Counseling Ministry, a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling, and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Counseling.
Today, I am also nearing completion of a second master's degree and actively pursuing LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) & LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) licensure, further deepening my understanding and capacity to serve.
In a powerful testament to this journey, my many past misdemeanors and felony charges, direct consequences of a life steeped in addiction, were recently wiped away with the swipe of a pen through a full pardon from the Governor of Tennessee by the work of an Almighty God.
This earthly pardon, a tangible recognition of a life transformed, holds deep meaning. However, nothing, absolutely nothing, was as significant or as liberating as the divine pardon I received through the completed work of Christ on the cross. That ultimate act of grace—forgiveness for all my sins—is the true foundation of my new life. This is why "there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1 ESV).
I have been spared to serve.
For over a decade, I have dedicated myself to thousands within full-time homeless ministry, as well as various roles within the human service profession, in the non-profit and for profit sector, teaching others about redemption from addiction in the Lord. I have also served in key leadership roles within both non-profit and for-profit recovery communities, giving me a comprehensive understanding of the diverse landscape of recovery support. In addition, I also achieved a crash course in compassion fatigue and burnout, due to overexertion, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Presently I also serve as a Christian College Professor teaching Ministry and Leadership, Chaplaincy, Technology, Life Balance and Self Care, as well as Christian Addictions Counseling at the University level to students across the country.
My Mission: Guiding Men to Their Redefined Purpose
Through ReDefined Mission, my passion is to walk alongside men and those in leadership positions, who are experiencing burnout, spiritual fatigue, and life-dominating issues, guiding them to find renewed strength, clarity, and lasting freedom through Christ-centered guidance, consulting, and pastoral counseling. My services include individual sessions, multi session packages and group packages. My life, by God’s grace, is a living testament to the very message I aim to share: that the Gospel message is the best news one can ever receive, both for freedom in this life and an unshakeable hope for the future. I understand, as do millions of others pressing on, that the Lord can and will use you to make an impact in the lives of others if you are willing to surrender yourself, all of yourself, to Him, as He alone can provide you the hope that you feel is unattainable.
