Our Story

AFIRE was born from a single program — We Thirst: Christian Reflections on Addiction. First presented in 2015, this powerful series invited individuals and communities to reflect on addiction through the lens of faith, compassion, and dignity. From that seed, two ministries took shape. AFIRE was established as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, with a focus on addiction education and outreach, and We Thirst Ministries offered opportunities for spiritual growth and renewal through talks, retreats, parish missions, writings, and videos.

As these ministries grew, so did the realization that healing, hope, and faith are deeply connected across all of life’s challenges. Rather than separating people by affliction, we recognized that everyone walks a path shaped by struggle and grace — and that we, the people of God, are called to walk that path together. As Scripture reminds us in 2 Corinthians 1:3–4, God comforts us in all our troubles so that we may offer that same comfort to others.

In 2025, the two ministries were united as one under the name AFIRE Ministries. Officially approved as a Catholic nonprofit in 2024 and listed in the 2025 edition of the Official Catholic Directory, AFIRE continues its mission with renewed clarity and expanded outreach.

Today, AFIRE integrates faith and science to reveal the hope and healing found in Christ. We offer diverse resources and experiences that nurture spiritual formation, support individuals and communities through life’s challenges, and equip the faithful for evangelization. Whether responding to the crisis of addiction or offering tools for spiritual growth, our mission remains the same: to set hearts AFIRE with the gifts of the Holy Spirit — promoting healing, renewing faith, fostering growth, and empowering the people of God to share their gifts of faith, hope, and love with the world.