What is a ReDefined Mission?

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.

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.

ReDefined Mission’s
Scope of Service

Professional Disclosure and Scope of Service Disclaimer

ReDefined Mission offers professional counseling and leadership support services delivered from a Christian, faith-based perspective.

Scope of Practice and Credentials

Our services are provided by a Certified Christian Counselor who holds a Masters-level degree in Human Service Counseling and holds a post graduate Certification in Pastoral Counseling.

It is essential for all prospective clients to understand the following key distinction:

Faith-Based Counseling: Our practice focuses on integrating Christian principles, biblical wisdom, and spiritual disciplines (such as prayer, scripture, and theological concepts) with effective counseling methods to address life challenges, relational issues, and personal/spiritual development.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Services: We do not provide licensed clinical mental health diagnosis, treatment, or psychotherapy for psychiatric disorders (such as severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or clinical anxiety). We are not Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Psychologists, or Psychiatrists.

Clinical Referral Policy

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, have thoughts of self-harm or harm to others, or require clinical intervention for severe, debilitating mental health symptoms, we urge you to contact emergency services immediately or utilize a crisis hotline (e.g., 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).

If, during the course of our work, your challenges are determined to require services beyond our faith-based scope, we will gladly assist in providing appropriate referrals to qualified, licensed mental health professionals, psychiatrists, or medical clinicians who can provide clinical-level assessment and treatment.

Your well-being is our highest priority. We are committed to ensuring you receive the level of care best suited to your needs.

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.