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About

Meet Ron Hutchins

FSM CEO | FOUNDER | DIRECTOR

Ron Hutchins is the founder and director of Freedom Seekers Ministry (FSM), a faith-based recovery organization established in March 2005 in Blue Eye, Missouri. Alongside his wife, Kim, he leads the ministry in assisting individuals transitioning out of correctional facilities, jails, and homelessness. 

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Background & Personal Journey

  • Former Addict: Ron speaks openly about his history as a former addict, crediting his lasting recovery to his faith. He often shares that while various programs can help a person stay sober, only Jesus Christ "will set you free." As a devoted evangelist, Ron provides pastoral care for FSM and preaches weekly in the local jails across Northwest Arkansas. At Freedom Seekers, we believe the truth sets you free—not a religious system, but a personal relationship with Jesus.

Professional Role & Ministry

  • Director of FSM: Ron oversees the ministry’s operations, which have expanded from Missouri to Northwest Arkansas (NWA). The administrative office is currently located in the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers, Arkansas.  

  • Community Outreach: Under his leadership, FSM provides a wide range of services, including:

    • Transitional Living: Operating multiple houses for men and women (such as David’s House of Hope and BEVS house).

    • Vocational Training: Managing FSM Lawn Care and Landscape services to provide work programs for those in recovery.

    • Faith Services: Leading discipleship training, worship, and prison outreach.

  • Community Presence: Ron Hutchins frequently officiates memorial services and community outreach events in the Arkansas and Missouri areas. 

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About FSM

Freedom Seekers was established in March 2005. We are a faith-based organization that has grown to minister to hundreds of people each week.  During this time, we have housed over a thousand individuals coming out of the Department of Corrections, local jails, and the streets. Our ministry focuses on outreach to communities for individuals and families in need of recovery from drug, alcohol abuse, addictions, poverty, and hopelessness. We have witnessed many making a commitment to Jesus Christ and complete restoration.

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FSM is currently ministering in NWA to include Benton and Washington counties.  Our office is located in Rogers, Arkansas at the Center for Nonprofits.  

FSM Approach

Recovering from addiction and trauma is an inherently difficult, often painful process; we strive to provide our clients with a comfortable, safe, and supportive environment.

 

We assist men, women, and their families as they discover the joy, power, and rewards that await them in a relationship with Jesus Christ and His plan for healing and recovery.  

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We provide the tools and the time necessary for new patterns of behavior to become solidly embedded in a foundation that propagates success in all areas of life.

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Our program includes becoming an active member of the body of Christ with accountability, group support, and case management, ensuring the best possible outcome. 

 

We provide a work program through our FSM Lawn Care and Landscape services and contract labor through local businesses.

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FSM  Worship Services:

  • Teach the Gospel

  • Baptisms

  • Worship & Prayer

  • Discipleship Training

  • Food & Fellowship

  • Counseling

  • Group Recovery Meetings

  • Prison & Jail Ministry

  • Community Outreach

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FSM History

Freedom Seekers Ministry has experienced remarkable growth, expanding from 23 to over 60 residents across our 10 transitional houses. This expansion includes two dedicated Family Matters Homes specifically designed to support families in need. In addition to our housing, we are excited to announce the launch of the FSM Podcast, "Following Jesus in a Religious-Divided World," and FSM Outfitters, where we empower men and women through outdoor mentorship in hunting and fishing.

2006

Opened our first Freedom Seekers Restoration Center in Blue Eye, Missouri. 

2007

Opened our first transitional living home. 

2014

Opened a new Restoration Center in Berryville, Arkansas.

2015

Opened David's House of Hope in Berryville, Arkansas.

2017

Opened our second girl’s house called BEVS house in Berryville AR

2021

We expanded our ministry to NWA.

2022

We opened the FSM girl’s house in NWA

2026

We currently have 10 transitional houses in NWA and are housing over 60 individuals, and 2 Family Matters Homes.

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