Pahrump Valley U-Turn For Christ

"The program of U-turn for Christ is a good program; however, Pastor John Jimenez, needs some serious accountability - or he needs a replacement. First off, Pastor John Jimenez, still owes me well over $1000. I was acting as the head overseer for many months and began texting a young lady in order to cultivate a relationship. Her and I chatted very respectfully about Jesus and only good natured matters. John, after learning this, issued me a 5 foot by 5 foot hole to dig as punishment for talking to a woman while in the program. Although it was revealed that hers and my conversations were all done in good taste, I knew that talking to a woman at the ranch was against the rules. After being told I needed to dig a hole as punishment, I then told Pastor John Jimenez I did not want to be his head overseer any longer. He proceeded to tell me that his discipline had changed and he now was going to force me to restart the 8 month program - I was 9 days away from completing! This was a brutally dishonest, disingenuous, and SPITEFUL move on Pastor John Jimenez's behalf. I was on probation. I decided to leave the ranch instead of bow to his spiteful dealings. Literally nothing changed from the moment my punishment was issued (to dig a hole) - to the moment he told me I'd have to restart the entire program, other than me telling him I didn't want to be his overseer. This kind of abuse of power needs to change. As I walked off the ranch, I thought I was going to prison because I decided not to be walked all over by Pastor John. He thought I'd go to prison too. Unfortunately for him, the judge strongly disagreed with his decision and backed me up and so did my probation officer. I highly recommend seeking a different U-turn. The program of U-turn is a great program WHEN the figures of authority are genuinely servants of God and not spiteful and hypocritical. John did a lot of good by teaching me about the bible, but he lost all respect when he made such a bad choice because he was upset I wouldn't be his overseer. I wish the guy the best, but will never look back after how he treated me."

"Making my son dig a hole in 112 degree weather is cruel most likely bording on criminal. This place is the wrong place to recover. Addiction is a disease and recovery should be handled by professionals in a medical field not prophets or zealots."

"I have traveled, on motorcycle, to every U-Turn in the 49 States and meant with the Pastors and the men and women going through a transition in their life through the guidance of our Lord, Jesus Christ. After seeing first hand the good that is being accomplished in their lives, I'm a committed to support them. We need, in this World, thousands more facilities like this who care for others through the love of Jesus Christ. The Pastors are committed in following God's direction and saving lives from various addictions. Thank You Gerry Brown for starting U-Turn and for every Pastor who are giving their all for all.May you all receive God's daily blessing."

"This is an organization that works hard to help those who in some cases reject that help when it doesn’t fit their agenda. Watch out for negative reviews, consider the source. There is accountability through Calvary Chapel the program boasts of transformed lives. I applaud their work and the selfless dedication or Pastor John and his devoted wife Marianne."

"This place is a bona-fide cult. Be careful with the "pastor" and his wife, as they are extremely misleading. They claim to be Bible-based in nature, but when the rubber meets the road, everything is subject to the whim of a 400 lb meth-addict. Once you are in Big John's cross-hairs he will either smother you with his weird form of attachment labeled as tough love, or he will kick you out to the nearest gas station to fend for yourself. This man has no accountability and does as he pleases. I warn everyone to please proceed with caution - this rehab facility has no true success rate as nobody has left on decent terms with the man who runs it - Big John."