New Beginnings – Big Country in Abilene, Texas

About New Beginnings – Big Country

New Beginnings Big Country in Abilene, Texas offers women’s transitional housing focused especially on those rebuilding after incarceration and seeking structured support. This faith based ministry centers on its three phase transitional housing program, while also providing life skills training, counseling, and spiritual growth under its broader reintegration services.

Its mission is to offer a redemptive path rooted in Christian values, helping women heal, gain stability, and lay the foundation for long term sobriety and restored relationships.

A Multi Phase Spiritual Program for Women

The flagship service is a multi phase transitional housing program designed exclusively for women coming out of jail or prison, offering a structured place to rebuild. It serves women who may be newly released, managing probation or parole, or working toward greater independence.

The program consists of three housing phases: an early phase where residents learn basic life skills, an intermediate phase with employment, paying rent, and progressing responsibility, and a final phase in one bedroom apartments for self sufficient living.

Centered in Christian Faith

In the transitional housing program, residents engage in Christian discipleship through Bible study and prayer, and receive counseling to address trauma and relational wounds. They’re also taught vital life skills such as employment readiness, legal compliance, managing child support, and obtaining personal documentation.

As they move through phases, residents take on more responsibility, including financial contributions when possible and accountability with probation or parole commitments. Many testimonials praise the caring environment, the structure that fosters growth, and the deep spiritual support from staff and community.

Case Support to Get You on Your Feet

Besides its core transitional housing program, New Beginnings Big Country offers assistance with legal obligations and support for family reunification. These additional support services can help women rebuild their lives after incarceration and set themselves up for a life of health and stability.

The program does not accept insurance; it operates entirely on donations and voluntary offerings. Residents who cannot pay rent or fees are still supported, with financial assistance built into the ministry model to help women at all economic levels.