Curriculum

The Journey to Freedom Program is a combination of the 12 Step Program, the Alpha Series, and the Relational Ministry Series. Weekly classes are re-affirmed by weekly processing groups. This format allows for more discussions of the topics and principles taught in the classes. Every evening a mandatory class will be presented.

 

Admission Criteria 

To be accepted into the Journey to Freedom program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. A personal letter requesting admission that includes an autobiography.

2. Completion of an Intake form and a personal interview.

3. A willingness to commit himself to the program for at least 6 months.

 

Program Costs 

Residents who are accepted into the Journey to Freedom program will spend their first week in the program seeking employment. During this time they will be given daily work assignments. This period is used to further assess each residents commitment to this new way of life. After the first week, all residents are required to find employment that will not interfere with the schedule of classes, groups, and meetings.

The cost of the program is $150.00 per week for each man payable each Friday. A failure to seek permanent employment, pay program fees on time and/or refusal to work in the ministry may result in immediate dismissal from the program.

 

Program Description

Phase 1 - Orientation

1. Objective evaluation of historical coping strategies which underlie the personal dysfunction and relational difficulties that lead to a negative lifestyle.

2. A recognition of the need to change through various 12 step groups, as well as individual counseling.

3. the development of a plan to become financially independent and responsible by the end of the program.    

 

Phase 2 - Regeneration

The second phase of the Journey emphasizes the Biblical concept of a new identity on which new coping skills are built. Through a variety of classes, groups, and counseling sessions, a healthy self-image is developed to counter the poor self-esteem that plagues most of us. Utilizing Biblical Truths to establish a genuine sense of personal worth, this phase of the Journey has two main goals:

1. To reinforce a healthy self image by constantly reviewing the Biblical truth of our New Identity.

2. To overcome past failures and hurts by recognition of a new destiny and opportunities.

Relational Ministry

Personal recovery is not really complete until it is demonstrated in our relationships with others. Learning that we are truly awesome spirit beings with magnificent worth as persons is of no value unless it liberates us to love. For this reason, the third and final phase of the Journey to Freedom is devoted to learning to relate to others in a healthy manner. The main goals of this phase are:

1. Recognition of the true meaning and characteristics of divine love.

2. Acceptance of the personal responsibility to love others with a divine love by actually practicing it on a daily basis.

3. A Commitment to share the message of hope as a lifestyle rather than a religious duty.