Rolling Hills Ministries celebrated the opening of its Jonesboro, LA location on November 5th with a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Rolling Hills officials, local dignitaries, Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce representatives, and friends and family of local employees.
The newest edition of the non-profit organization, located at 735 Pershing Hwy. in Jonesboro, was founded in 2003 by David and Jerri Abernathy. Headquartered in Ruston, Louisiana, the local thrift store where Tommy Smith is manager is one of seven thrift stores under the Rolling Hills umbrella operating in North Louisiana, with locations in Ruston, Arcadia, Monroe, West Monroe, Natchitoches, and Pineville.
Rolling Hills Core Ministries operates through five main areas of focus.
- Compassionate Services: Providing physical aid, community resources, and adult education—such as weekly HiSET (GED) diploma preparation classes held in Ruston, Arcadia, Monroe, and Bossier City.
- Disaster Relief: Acting as a designated disaster relief organization in North Louisiana through the North American Mission Board (NAMB) to disburse emergency funds and physical supplies during crises.
- Thrift Stores & Bookstores: Operating multiple retail locations across North Louisiana (including Ruston, Arcadia, Bossier City, Monroe, Pineville, West Monroe, Natchitoches, and Jonesboro). Sales from these community-donated items help fund the ministry’s core programs.
- Recreational Ministry: Coordinating seasonal volunteer programs in Louisiana state parks (including Lake Claiborne, Jimmy Davis, Lake Bisteneau, and Lake D’Arbonne) from April 1st through October 31st, offering worship services, day camps, and family evening programs.
- International Missions: Extending outreach and support projects globally.
Hours of operation are:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Donations are accepted during regular business hours.