Ryan Lantaff 

Executive Director 

My name is Ryan Lantaff, and I am the founder and Executive Director of Agape Life Gardens.  My life was radically transformed in February 2017 when I encountered Jesus Christ, and the Word of God was grafted into my heart.  I was sent to the Wings of Life Recovery program in Mobile Alabama from the Metro Jail.  I was without hope, my soul was broken, and I wanted to die.  Through my personal encounter with Jesus and a lot of love from the body of Christ I received much needed healing and deliverance that put me on a path of victory for God's Glory.   
    God gave me the vison of this ministry at the Wings of Life, and I have worked in the field of recovery from substance use disorder since that time.  My life is dedicated to helping people who are bound up by addiction and sin so that they can be set free through the power of the Gospel!  I love people, I love Christian discipleship, and most importantly I Love God!  

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Kathleen Herring 

Public Relations

If you were born here, you know there is nothing like growing up around the Mobile River Delta in the Heart of Dixie!  Bonfires, boat rides, hunting, mosquito bites, and late night swims were all a part of my youth! I came from a great family that had a lot of love, but even good family roots are no match against darkness and bad choices.  I started using around 13 years old, but gave my heart to Jesus at 18 years old and was radically transformed! 
In 2020, when the world was changing, I realized there was more to being a Christian than just going to church on Wed and Sunday.  God had more.  In January of 2022, after a series of events, God clearly called me to Chickasaw.  I currently serve on the Board of Directors as Treasurer,  am learning to write grants, and help with events and transportation. I hope you find where God has called you, if you have not done so already! 
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Lori Flynn

Women's Director

I have been the Women's Director for two years. I am a certified recovery support specialist, peer specialist, (mental health) faith based support specialist and case manager. My passion is to help people find recovery and give support to the hurting in any way that I can. I have a passion to bring hope to the homeless by loving them where they are and encouraging them. I have a super handsome grandson and two beautiful grown daughters. I was called to show women how to live in the world but not be of it. How to live biblically in a fallen world. I am humbled and honored to serve in this amazing ministry that is more like family!
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