Nine months later, we’re still clearing massive debris at Maxwell Farms. Look at the size of these trees and stumps! 👀 We’re grateful for both our incredible farm staff, as well as our dedicated farm student workset, who have logged many hours preparing for the next phase!

CPR and First Aid training day at Family Care was a success! Not only did our staff get re-certified, but ALL the Family Care moms and our two awesome summer missionaries are now officially Adult & Infant CPR & First Aid certified too!

We are thrilled to share A Life Invested, our heartfelt short film! This story highlights Rhetta Jones’ journey as the dedicated director of the Marie Younts campus. We invite you to share this story with others and join us in supporting the children and families we serve.

Thank you to everyone who has given to sponsor a child for back-to-school! Kensley’s joy in reading your encouraging cards truly brightens our hearts. There’s still time to encourage a child like Kensley—visit conniemaxwell.com/bts to make a gift and share a kind note today!

Help us celebrate two of our high school boys who are now OFFICIALLY licensed drivers—they’ve both passed their driving test and exam! 🙌 A special shoutout to Jayden, who not only earned his license but also rebuilt his truck from the ground up and now has it running!

The Matthews Lions Club has donated $500 to help Connie Maxwell kids gear up for the new school year! Thank you to David and Claudia, for presenting the check to Brian Darrah, CM Director of Education. Their ongoing support fuels the dreams of our children! 💙

We’re so excited to welcome our adorable new additions—Mama Missy, Mr. Domino, and Ms. Sprinkles! The farm is more than just a place to work—it’s a space where students learn responsibility, build a strong work ethic, and find peace and joy in the great outdoors.

Our kids had a great time out on the water with our amazing recreation and farm staff! A HUGE shoutout to the Trent Smith & Rusty Nickles Foundation, who once again made it all possible by generously providing a rod, bait, and tackle for every single kid. 🐟

Happy 11th Birthday, Joshua! 🎉 For Joshua's birthday, we had a complete Minecraft celebration! 🟩 🌟He helped bake his own cake (chocolate stains & all 😄) 🌟Creeper decor, Steve, games & gifts 🌟Surrounded by his Connie Maxwell family!

We have a new star for the Mac Powell Concert on September 27 at Maxwell Farms! Kicking off the night is Holly Brand, featured on NBC’s hit show, The Voice! And join us for this year's Corn Maze on September 26-27 and October 3-4! Buy online and save: events.idonate.com/concertandcorn…

We're grateful for Christmas Shoes, a remarkable ministry that delivers over 3,000 pairs of new tennis shoes to local children annually. This year, they donated 103 pairs to children in our residential, foster, and family care programs. Thank you, Christmas Shoes!

At Connie Maxwell, even in the midst of busy schedules, tasks, and meetings, we make it a priority once a month to pause, quiet the noise, and gather together as the body of Christ in our staff devotional.

From mucking stalls and collecting eggs to feeding and caring for every animal, our farm is full of life, thanks to the dedication of our amazing students and staff. We're so grateful for the way they care for our animals with compassion, responsibility, and love.

Purchase tickets online to enjoy exclusive discounts. We offer special pricing for groups of 6 or more, plus combo rates for those joining both the corn maze and concert. 🎟️ To purchase tickets, visit events.idonate.com/concertandcorn….

In the midst of busy schedules and everyday responsibilities, one of our girls’ cottages carved out time to take their four girls, along with our soon-to-be college student, to Wildcat Wayside Trail for a day of hiking, laughter, and soaking in the beauty of God’s creation.

Girls' Fun Day! One of our summer missionaries shared her Louisiana-style cinnamon roll recipe and taught the girls how to make them from scratch! They spent the afternoon painting portraits of each other, singing, laughing, and simply enjoying the gift of fellowship.

“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.” – Kay Redfield Jamison At Connie Maxwell, we make room for our students to simply PLAY! Play isn’t just fun; it’s a necessary building block on the journey to healing.

When Hurricane Helene swept through, it uprooted many trees. Thanks to the incredible dedication of our staff and volunteers, we were able to sawmill much of that fallen timber. Jon and Sue, Connie Maxwell alumni, turned some of that lumber into this beautiful painting!

This past Sunday, we celebrated the beautiful step of baptism—an outward sign of an inward transformation! Let’s celebrate together as we welcome these new lives into God’s family! 💙 Lives are being changed. Faith is growing. And God is glorified!

Join us for Mac Powell, former frontman of Third Day, and his band live in concert at 7 p.m. on Sept. 27 at Maxwell Farms! We're excited to have AMAZING vendors joining us, including local food trucks and the HIS Radio Fun Patrol! Learn more: conniemaxwell.com/concert.