Kimberly Eskew, Director

Hello. My name is Kimberly Eskew. I am the Director and founder of Our House of Restoration, Inc. I have an Associate Degree in Applied Science and am currently working on my certification as a substance abuse counsellor. I have four beautiful children, two step children and seven grandchildren of whom I’m very proud of. I am employed full time as the Educational Recovery Specialist for a Residential Substance Abuse program in a local county jail, as well as running the day to day operations of Our House of Restoration transitional housing.

My passion for helping women and serving the community started 15+ years ago as a volunteer when I became involved in Faith Tabernacle’s Women’s Jail Ministry and eventually became the director. Going into the jails and prisons allowed me to share God’s love by teaching women they could overcome their addictions through prayer and programs. I also volunteered and served on the board of 4Sarah, Inc. a nonprofit helping women who have been sexually exploited and/or trafficked. I was given the opportunity to volunteer at other transitional houses and am grateful for the guidance of these great leaders that have helped me along the way.

In 2019, God gave me the vision of Our House of Restoration, which I shared with my husband who has been on board from the very beginning. I couldn’t do this without him. He is a very intricate part of this ministry. Our mission is to serve underprivileged women who are in need of spiritual healing and recovery from substance abuse and other forms of addiction and life crisis. Our House of Restoration is a 501c3 nonprofit transitional housing program that can help returning citizens transition to a better life as a law abiding citizen and regain their place in society.

Susan Hale, President

Susan Hale is the Senior Investigator with Rockdale County Public Defender’s Office. She has her Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and is only three classes away from completing her BA in Criminal Justice from Columbia Southern University. She has worked within the Public Defender’s Office for a total of 16 years.

Susan has been an active member of Red Oak United Methodist Church for 25 years. Involvement within the Community has consisted of working with the Miracle League in Covington Ga. on the finance committee to help raise monies needed to build a customized field so that all children get a chance to play baseball regardless of their physical ability. Also helped in the assistance of building equipment in late 2012 and early 2013.

Beginning in 2015 through 2019, I have been an active member with Dixon Golf. Dixon Golf produces an eco-friendly, high-performance totally recyclable golf ball. As a sales rep, I traveled all over Georgia to different golf tournaments raising money for specific charities through golf tournaments. In 2016, I was ranked number 5 in Georgia in top sales.

Throughout most of my adult life, I have volunteered with various charities in order to help those in need reach their goals. I enjoy helping individuals succeed, better themselves and become more productive members in society. Sometimes we all need a second chance and someone to help us get there. I look forward to continuing my help through serving as the Board President of Our House of Restoration.

Lee Eskew, Treasurer

Hello, my name is Ernest (Lee) Eskew. I was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1955. I have two wonderful children; Amy and Jerry and four wonderful step children; Hollie, Craig, Aaron and Nevan. I also have seven grandchildren; Ariel, Gabrielle, Abram, Kalyn, Colton, Ella and Oliver.

My career consisted of lead mechanic for Sarah Lee before my job was eliminated after a 26-year run. I then learned the pest control business and am now retired.

  I’m a born again Christian of 36 years. I attend Faith Tabernacle UPC and was appointed head usher. I enjoy serving others by teaching home bible studies and leading people to Christ.

I have been married to my beautiful wife (Kimberly) for 16 ½ years and we are not only life partners but we are also partners in this ministry. Kim has been serving the community and helping women for many years before we were given this opportunity from the Lord. I have always worked and supported her and the work she was doing. But now the door has opened to Our House of Restoration and I am able to be a more integral part of the ministry.

James Johnson Jr., Vice President

James Johnson Jr. is a native Georgian.
James received his Bachelor’s Degree from St. Leo University. He received his Master’s Degree in Post Secondary Higher Education Administration at Troy University.
 James is a retired United States Army Sergeant Major of more than 22 years of active duty. While serving his country James received numerous awards and decorations and a graduate of several military leadership courses.

James is very active in the community in which he lives:

• Board of Directors, Entirely Ready

• Board of Directors, HeartBound Ministry

• Former Board of Directors, View Point Health

• Former Member, Citizen Advisory Panel, Georgia
  Department of Corrections

• Selected as one of top ten men of Newton County GA 2009

• Graduate of Leadership Newton County (2008)

• Former Board of Directors, Newton County Chamber of Commerce

• Former Board of Directors, Georgia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (GACRAO)

James has also consulted and a presenter for numerous organizations and groups such as colleges, public schools, military, churches, Georgia Department of Corrections, business and industry.

He is an active member of Springfield Baptist Church, Conyers, GA. Outside of James busy activities, he takes pleasure in being with the love of his life, his wife Kim; they have two adult sons, James III and Jeffrey. Kim and James have six grandchildren.

Margie Barber, Secretary

Hello. My name is Margie Louise Barber. I am 51 years old and was born on March 26, 1969 in Downy, California. I was raised in a small town in south Georgia called Dublin. I went to public school most of my life. During my 11th grade year my mother decided to pull me from public school. I attended and graduated from Dublin Christian School with a 3.7 GPA.

I am a musician and singer at our local church; Faith Tabernacle in Conyers, GA. I have been in many positions of leadership in the church as well as in the community.

My current profession is a truck driver. I am anticipating to complete my education within the next two (2) years in the medical field. Music and medicine are my two (2) passions.

I am currently serving as Secretary on the Board of Our House of Restoration. I have a heart to help people and raise people to their next best level in life; young and old alike. 

I am the proud parent of five (5) wonderful, productive and honorable children. I also have five (5) grandchildren. My greatest accomplishment and my greatest pride and joy are my children. My greatest contribution may not be something that I do but someone that I raise.

Cheryle Johnson, Marketing

Cheryle Johnson is a former newspaper reporter who has won awards for her journalism coverage and poetry. Ms. Johnson, a Conyers resident, is a graduate in Journalism (with honors) from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA, and the author of “Poems for Catholics and other Christians.” She is currently at work on her second book of poems and a memoir, and she has been published in Op Eds on social media sites and using her own blog. For the last decade, Ms. Johnson has been active in ministry at St. Pius X Catholic Church, leasing special project and heading groups like the Stewardship Committee, the Women’s Jail and Prison Ministry and Lectors. She has also served as a member of the Pastoral Council.

Having been a mentor to women recovering from addiction in other settings, I am passionate about seeing women have many resources available to them to lead successful, addiction-free lives, especially within the faith community. I have worked with Kimberly Eskew for many years on related projects, and I am convinced she has created a program that will benefit women facing difficult challenges that keep them from living the fully realized lives God intends us all to live.