New Beginnings Solid Rock Ministries 7437 Lawrence County Avenue, La Russell, MO 64848

"I still have nightmares of this place. Thank god they no longer work with children."

"There are testimonies online if abused kids who spoke up about new beginnings girls academy in Missouri, it seems that this is owned by the same people and are still abusing kids, they get money and purchase more land and move around, don't send your kids unless you truly don't care about them this is where kids get sent who get taken from their homes for abuse and sadly they get abused at these centers"

"No matter how bad a kid is acting out do not send them to New Beginnings Ministries/ boys and girls reform academy. I personally had a very disturbing and traumatizing experience of forcefully being held in the NB boys academy for eight months in 2012/2013. Hidden away in rural SW Missouri the "academy" for troubled youth operated by Bill & Jennifer McNamara, is a very twisted, independent Baptist reform school that is not regulated by any sort of official or government social services. The Mac's whole program is tilted by their extreme religious beliefs. The practices & methods utilized are intense psychological & physical abuse to put it mildly!"

"Truly amazing people. What better work than helping other's become closer to God and helping them with life skills at the same time. My husband and I went through this program and it helped me build my relationship with God as well as my husband. They are amazing!"

"I do not know the person making the statement about Child abuse. I would send me son back again if it was needed. Bro. Mac and the staff does not allow the child to be negative or dis-respective to the staff or let them be in control. I recommend this home to anyone wanting to get their Son or Daughter back to a state of respect and a God fearing Christian. I was amazed with the Bible teaching that my son received. My Son and I was talking the other day and I asked him if the Home helped him at all. His reply was Dad since I have become a Man the teaching is still in my heart and my mine. Answer to your question Dad everyday. My Son is now 24 years old and has a steady job and loves our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. About the Child abuse I call it hard LOVE. May God Bless Bro. Mac and the staff of New Beginnings."