Eagle Mountain has some residents that have interesting stories. Ed and Stacy Henry are Eagle Mountain residents that want to help out the community. They picked Eagle Mountain because, “We loved the peacefulness and openness in Eagle Mountain. ;-)”. One of the things they have done to help out is start the “First Responders Ministry” Their website gives us a brief description of what the ministry is about, “Utah First Responder Ministry is a faith-based non-denominational Christian organization committed to serve the spiritual needs of our First Responders. We strive to do this through a variety of approaches as the Holy Spirit leads with opportunity, insight, answers to prayer and spiritual guidance.”
Ed explains why they started the First Responders Minestry, “We have had friends who are First Responders who need help and their families and there isn’t the right kind of support that is needed to help them in Utah. The stress of First Responders causes lots of health problems if they don’t learn to manage their stress on the job. PTSD can be avoided if the right coping mechanisms are learned that can then prevent many of the health problems and divorces.”
When I asked them what they would like to see happen with First Responders Ministry and their future goals, they gave me this list.
The Big Dream
1) The “House of Hope”, a place for First Responders to receive free mental and spiritual counseling, one on one, families, groups, in a residential, home setting, 100% confidential and private. PTSD treatment, resistance training, family counseling, spiritual support, teen and children counseling, marriage counseling, All 100% free.
2) “Camp Hope” an outdoor setting, with 10 cabins and a large lodge, for First Responder retreats, to benefit spiritually, emotionally and mentally, a safe place to relax, find happiness and joy, to connect with their families, a place to find peace. Also 100% free (maybe they pay for food)
3) A statewide First Responder Chaplain Program, an outreach program to support all First Responders, emotional, mentally, physically and spiritually.
4) A statewide Peer Support program for all First Responders.
5) Activities, conferences and workshops to support First Responders and their families.
Ed continues, “First responders don’t have free access to these programs, yes, they have their employees assistance programs, but they don’t understand or focus on the issues with First Responders, also they don’t trust them to be confidential since they are associated with their employer. They need free and confidential help!”
If you would like to help, they have a list of things that they say the ministry is in need of. “Donations of meeting spaces, counseling spaces, office space. Donation of time by trauma trained councilors/therapists for group and one on one conferences. Help finding funding, researching and writing grant’s, building partnerships with city, county and state First Responder admissions and associations. Financial donations of all kinds. Help with fund raising.” If you want to help, you can contact Ed and Stacy through the First Responders Ministry website here: https://www.firstresponderministry.org/contact
Not only are they doing great work with helping support First Responders, but they also run an Eagle Mountain based business called Know Where To Hold Them, a firearm equipment and training company. Stacy explains a little more about this business:
We have a conceal carry class and a women’s self protection class as a fundraiser for one of our son’s Arsenal soccer teams. Both classes will be held at Smith’s Grocery store in Saratoga in their community room. People can register on my website: www.knowwheretoholdem.com and the click on training. I will donate 50% of the profits back to the team. We are doing classes in both October and November. Conceal carry dates-$40-October 19, November 16th (only need to attend one), Self Protection class dates: $20-October 23rd, November 27th (only need to attend one).
This is an Cedar Valley Sentinel (formerly i84005) Resident Spotlight. If you know a resident that you would like for us to spotlight, please let us know. You can view other resident spotlights on our Resident Spotlights page.Additional Resources
First Responders Website
First Responders Facebook Page
First Responders email: edhenry@firstresponderministry.org
Know Where to Hold Em website
Mike Kieffer – Editor-in-Chief, Cedar Valley Sentinel
Mike Kieffer is a dynamic leader and community advocate based in Eagle Mountain, Utah. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Cedar Valley Sentinel, a local publication dedicated to informing, inspiring, and elevating the Cedar Valley community through honest and accurate journalism. With a passion for fostering connections, Kieffer has made it his mission to highlight local businesses, provide reliable news, and support community development.
Beyond his editorial role, Kieffer is the owner of Lake Mountain Media, LLC, a company specializing in media and communications, and the co-owner of Quail Run Farms, which focuses on sustainable farming and community engagement. He also actively contributes to the local economy and culture as a member of the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce.
Kieffer’s dedication extends to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the Cedar Valley area. He often participates in community-centered events and media, including podcasts that explore the unique aspects of life in the region. Through his varied endeavors, he remains a steadfast advocate for the growth and enrichment of the local community.