Men’s Discipleship Program

Mission Statement

Within the framework of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Men’s “Turning Point” Program seeks to promote the personal wholeness and self-sufficiency of adult men by ministering to their spiritual, emotional, educational, vocational, and physical needs. By identifying and addressing these issues, we endeavor to equip residents to achieve spiritual recovery and maintain self-sufficiency.

The short-term “Turning Point” Program is for 90 program days. It’s purpose is to create a safe environment where men can learn tools and strategies to break the cycle of homelessness and helplessness and understand the personal triggers that cause relapse into addictions. The short-term program does not replace the long-term program, rather it can be used independently or as a stepping stone to further healing through the long-term program.

Goals

To meet the spiritual, social, cognitive, emotional and psychological needs of men entering the long-term Program.

To ensure their relationship with Christ, build them up and equip them to be witnesses in the Kingdom of God.

To meet the basic physical and nutritional needs of each man in the program.

To refer program residents to appropriate medical, legal, housing and vocational services outside the Mission when appropriate.

Ongoing Activities

• Three nutritious meals provided everyday.
• Special meals – Periodic special events including Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• Clothing provided based on need and availability of clothing.
• Free lodging for the period of 12 months during the program. Program participants receive an additional three months upon successfully completing the program.
• Transitional Housing for program graduates who need housing to transition back into the community.
• Weekly free medical clinic provided by doctors from Ellis Medicine. Program participants are encouraged to obtain Medicaid for health benefits if they haven't already.
• Primary counselor and facilitating staff present programs and meet the various needs of the resident.
• Weekly groups on several topics: You are Welcome, Spirituality, 12 Step Spiritual Journey, Denial, Anger Management, Men’s Issues, Career Development, Money Management. Phase Groups covering topics such as Hunger for Healing, Changes that Heal and Healing Damaged Emotions. Individual sessions on a weekly basis.
• Chapel services held on Fridays at ll:OOAM and Sundays at 6:OOPM. A short devotional, “Time Out,” is held Monday through Friday at 7:30 AM.
• Free Bible and Christian literature is provided to the Residents as needed.
• Weekly Bible study is conducted by the Chaplain and the Men are scheduled to attend a Men’s group to address men’s issues.
• Each person is encouraged to attend a church of their choosing on a weekly basis.
• Learning & Resource Center to address the educational needs of the men at an individualized level with goals of helping program participants to read, write, comprehend, prepare for GED, type and develop computer skills.
• Residents are taken to retreats and camps for spiritual encouragement, relaxation and recreation.
• The Residents have access to the Recreation Room, Gym and TV Room for appropriate exercise and recreation everyday.
• Recreational activities organized include bowling, softball, visiting a theme park, ping-pong, pool and electronic dart competitions.
• Vocational training opportunities through the Distribution Center, Food Services and Facility Maintenance departments.
• Meeting with mature men from the surrounding community who mentor program participants for positive growth.
• Volunteer opportunities for program participants while they go through the program.