Historical Timeline
Our History at a Glance
- 1976
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Rev. George Malkmus is told he has colon cancer.
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- 1977
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A year after switching to a vegan diet and lots of vegetable juices, Rev. Malkmus’ baseball-sized tumor disappears and he begins sharing his life-saving message.
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- 1986
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Rev. Malkmus purchases a 50-acre farm in Eidson, TN which would become the first home of Hallelujah Acres.
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- 1989
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Rev. Malkmus publishes his first book, Why Christians Get Sick.
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- 1992
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Rev. Malkmus opens Hallelujah Acres restaurant and health food store (seating capacity: 16) in Rogersville, TN on February 12.
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George and Rhonda are married on April 11.
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- 1993
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Hallelujah Acres restaurant is relocated to a 56-seat facility.
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- 1994
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Hallelujah Acres restaurant is closed to concentrate on spreading the message of hope and healing.
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- 1995
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Rev. Malkmus publishes his second book, God’s Way to Ultimate Health
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- 1997
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Hallelujah Acres moves to its present location at 900 South Post Road in Shelby, North Carolina.
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- 1998
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Dr. Michael Donaldson, PhD is hired as Head of Research for the Hallelujah Acres Foundation, the research arm of Hallelujah Acres.
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Rhonda publishes her first book, Recipes For Life From God’s Garden.
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Hallelujah Acres hosts its first annual Health Minister Reunion
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- 1999
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Hallelujah Acres Canada opens in Shallow Lake, Ontario.
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Hallelujah Acres hosts its first Women’s Retreat
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- 2001
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The Get Healthy! Stay Balanced program is introduced.
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- 2002
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BarleyMax is introduced.
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- 2003
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CarrotJuiceMax and BeetMax are introduced
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- 2004-2008
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Hallelujah Acres expands is product line to include an Antioxidant supplement, Digestive Enzymes, Intestinal Balance, B12-B6-Folic Acid, among others.
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Hallelujah Acres Lifestyle Centers are opened across the USA.
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The Villages of Hallelujah Acres healthy living housing development begins across the street from the Hallelujah Acres headquarters.
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- 2009
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Hallelujah Acres expands its health food store to include a juice and smoothie bar, and opens a brand new café.
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Coming Events
Here's what's happening at Hallelujah Acres.
- Aug 5: Carolina Vegans Pot Luck
- Aug 6: An Evening with Rhonda Malkmus
- Aug 7: God's Way To Ultimate Health Seminar
- Aug 7: Where Do I Go From Here?















