About Us
The Branches is a rehabilitation ministry located in Mora, Minnesota, dedicated to helping men overcome life-controlling issues in a Christ-centered residential setting.
Our Story
The Branches began when people at a local church began meeting about how to establish a residential men's recovery ministry. The men had experience leading Celebrate Recovery and AA meetings but this was a new adventure. In the meantime a ministry consultant who started other recovery ministries in Wisconsin moved to Mora. He was invited to join this group. Soon a board was formed and many volunteers stepped forward.
God brought this group together and now he granted favor to secure a building suited for this ministry. Our story is more about God than us. He is the one who thought up this ministry and gave us the gifts, resources and passion to invest in this ministry.
The Branches Board
On March 21st, 2024, a Lead Team gathered to discuss forming a board and starting this ministry. Shortly after a board was formed, and countless hours were donated in the effort to incorporate, write programming, organize teams, and purchase a property. This ministry is possible because of the generous donation of many hours of volunteer work. Individuals, businesses, organizations, and church donations provide our funding. Without a collaborative effort none of this is possible. On October 14th, 2025 we closed on a property. Our goal is to open the doors to receive men into the program in late 2025 or early 2026.