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Retrograde Ministries

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Retrograde Ministries

Helping people with life controlling issues in Kalona, Iowa. and thus Retrograde Ministries was started. We have a beautiful Facility in Kalona. it last 6 months.

Retrograde Rehab has become a beacon of hope for individuals seeking freedom from addiction and a fresh start in life. With its holistic approach, combining faith-based principles, professional guidance, and a supportive community, Retrograde Rehab is changing lives one person at a time. Within the walls of Retrograde Rehab, individuals find a safe and nurturing environment where healing and transformation take place. Through personalized counseling, educational programs, and spiritual guidance, lives are rebuilt, and individuals rediscover their true worth and potential. The transformative power of Retrograde Rehab lies not only in its comprehensive treatment programs but also in its commitment to fostering a sense of community and belonging. With a supportive network of like-minded individuals on a similar journey, individuals find the encouragement and strength needed to overcome challenges and embrace a brighter future. Early in 2014 in Eastern Iowa a group of Pastors and Business men came together a desire to see a program developed that could do just that. These men reached out to different programs and ministries and invited them to come in and start something. not making any headway in the fall of 2014 they invited a fellow by the name of Michael Evans to come out and help them get started with their own program. we can house 14 guys. We are starting out with a men's Program and will be building a women with children program in the near future. We are also working on some in home treatment options for all types of people. Our program cost just $750 to get into. for 3 months our students will spend all their time focused on studies and building their foundations. during the second three month they will be doing job training for 20 hours a week as well as taking class. during their final month we will help them find a an apartment & get a job. Then we will start the out patient part of the program that last six months. We have a strong community and students and grads are strongly encouraged to stay apart of the community. we have optional road trips, weekly support meetings, dinners & get together, community support days and our reaches. If you or a loved one needs to turn their lives around. please message us with a comment and some contact info and we will get back with you. Phone calls are free, confidential, judgment free and low pressure and you may just get some great advice so please don't hesitate to get a hold of us. Thanks!!!

12/04/2025

Had bad news last night, Lonnie Jorden passed away in the night. Lonnie was our Intake Director for 10 years here at Retrograde and he was a AA organizer in the community.

11/17/2025

Sobriety isn’t something that just happens — it’s something you fight for, every single day.

If you’re on that path, keep going.
If you’ve stumbled, get back up — the fight isn’t over.
If you’re supporting someone in their recovery, thank you for being their anchor.

Your story isn’t defined by the struggle.
It’s defined by the courage to keep fighting through it.

08/26/2025

Hebrews 12:1 reminds us to “run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” No matter the challenges, distractions, or setbacks, keep moving forward. Stay faithful, stay focused, and keep running your race.

You were made for this. 🙌

08/07/2025

❤️ "We love because He first loved us." – 1 John 4:19 ❤️

Because of His love, we love boldly.
Because of His grace, we never give up.
Because of His hope, we keep moving forward.

08/04/2025

🌟 At Retrograde, our mission is simple — to walk alongside people struggling with life-controlling issues. Whether it’s addiction, brokenness, or just feeling stuck, we believe there’s always hope for change.

We’re here to offer support, healing, and real community for those ready to take a step forward.

You don’t have to do it alone. Let’s take the next step—together. 🛤️

07/31/2025

Falling isn’t the end—it’s part of the journey. 🙌

We all stumble. We all fall. But the good news? God’s grace meets us right there in the dirt. And by His strength, we can get back up, dust ourselves off, and keep walking forward.

Jesus didn’t come for the perfect—He came for the broken, the weary, and those who need a Savior. So if you’ve fallen, don’t stay down. Let His love lift you up. There’s still purpose in your story.

07/28/2025

On Thursday night, Bill talked about the importance of baptism and how it's more than just water - it's a public confession of your faith in Jesus!

It’s an outward expression of an inward change. Baptism is a symbol of dying to the old self and being raised into new life with Christ (Romans 6:4). It shows the world that you’ve decided to follow Jesus—not just in private, but boldly and publicly.

07/25/2025

👉 What’s one Bible verse that carried you through your hardest days?

At Retrograde Ministries, we’ve seen firsthand how God’s Word brings strength, peace, and hope — even in the darkest seasons.

Drop your favorite verse in the comments. 📖👇

07/22/2025

Your testimony is beautiful. 💬💙

Thursday night was such a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness. Some of our students and staff shared their stories — not just where they've been, but where God has brought them.

These testimonies weren’t about perfection — they were about progress. About how God meets us in the middle of our mess and leads us into freedom, healing, and new life. 🙌

07/10/2025

Recovery isn’t just about staying sober — it’s about staying rooted in Christ. ✝️

07/07/2025

God is Good – Always! 🙌

On Thursday night, Leon shared a powerful testimony about the goodness of God in his life. It was a beautiful reminder that no matter what season we’re in—mountaintop or valley—God’s goodness never changes.

05/28/2025

Your testimony is meant to be shared—not to relive the past, but to reveal the goodness of God and what He has brought you through. 🙌 Your story matters!

Every story matters. No pain is wasted when it's placed in God's hands. If God is rewriting your story through recovery, we want to hear from you. Message us to share your testimony—it might be the hope someone else needs today. 💬

📣 Don’t underestimate the power of your voice. When you speak, chains break.

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507 3rd Street
Kalona, IA
52247

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 4pm
Tuesday	7am - 4pm
Wednesday	7am - 4pm
Thursday	7am - 4pm
Friday	7am - 4pm
Saturday	7am - 9pm
Sunday	7am - 9pm

Telephone

+13197791024

Website

https://retrogradeministries.com/

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Our Story

Retrograde opened its doors in Aug 2015 with the goal of helping people who struggle with life-controlling issues such as addictions find freedom. We do a thing through a residential discipleship program.

Retrograde is a place where a person can go and leave behind the cares and demands of everyday life and for a brief period of their lives focus on rebuilding and restarting their lives.

We have a beautiful facility in Kalona that can house up to 14 guys. In 2018 we added a 9 unit extremly low-income apartment building so that we can help our student transition and can help people in the community who struggle with affording to housing.

We have helped around 150 people since opening. 80% of our grads are living free from the addictions that they come in with and 50% of the people who simply walk in the door and spent a week there are still in recovery today.