The House of Disciples (HOD) Life Recovery Center seeks to disciple men with life-controlling problems. To help them function as a Christian in society, while applying spiritually motivated Biblical principles to their families, local church, chosen vocation and the community. HOD endeavors to help individuals become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well, and spiritually alive.

LIFE RECOVERY
The life recovery program is made up of spiritual instruction, Bible studies, prayer, church attendance, daily work, outreach, and recreation. The spiritual instruction primarily takes place in the classroom, although the entire program is intended to bring about spiritual growth. Disciples will attend regular church services on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights.
Our mission is to fulfill Isaiah 58 by making disciples who know Christ, share Christ, and multiply Christ in the life of others. 

Length of Program
To complete our program and graduate as a Servant-Leader, the estimated time is 12 months. However, it is our experience that some need more time to complete all four levels and we welcome men to do that.

Cost
We do not charge for enrolling in our program. We rely mostly off the donations from the public and through volunteer projects.  If an "upper phase" resident decides to begin "Work Therapy" with an approved off-campus job, then they will meet with their mentor to develop a budget including: paying back fines, savings, rent, tithing, etc.

Curriculum
Everything that is taught at HOD is based on principles from the Bible. While in the program, residents receive daily classes in discipleship training, life recovery, and Christ-centered 12-Step material.  The program curriculum consists of: 

   "Experiencing God" by Henry T. Blackaby & Claude V. King,

   "Jesus on Servant Leadership" by Gene Wilkes,

   "Purpose in the Pain" by Tim Wiseman,

   "In a pit with a lion" by Mark Patterson,

   "Joy" by Charlie Caraway,

   "Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough" by Elmer Towns,

   "Bible Foundations" by Randy Golden,

   "Renewal of the mind (thru the healing of memories)" by Hubert Lake,

   "Financial Peace University" by Dave Ramsey, and a

   "Quest for Authentic manhood" by Robert Lewis.

    Plus various other materials.

If needed, we provided GED prep classes and give the resident the opportunity to earn his General Education Diploma. 

Biblical based Twelve Step Program:

The men's daily devotions are from the Twelve Step Life Recovery Devotional and we have also partnered with a local Celebrate Recovery group which meets once a week.  If required by the court, a resident may also attend off-site AA, NA or DWI classes.  

Phase 1 - Healing Phase - 4 months
It is our goal to help each man identify addictions in their lives and come to the realization that God is our only source for help. We focus on recovery from addictions by surrendering our lives totally to Christ and allowing God to be made strong in our weaknesses.

Phase 2 - Discipleship Phase - 4 months
To make a disciple, we must begin with the end in mind. In Matthew 10:25, Jesus says, “It is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher.” Our goal must be to have Christ-likeness realized in the disciple. Our discipleship program is committed to training a follower of Jesus Christ who is grounded in grace and thus motivated to grow in the characteristics of a disciple as taught by our Lord. We are train our disciples in servant leadership.  Servant leadership is at the heart of Christian leadership. Servant Leadership is different from servanthood. All Christians, not just leaders, are called to be servants - serving each other, following Jesus' example in washing his disciples' feet, and loving our neighbors as ourselves. Servant leaders are not leaders on the basis of their position or leadership role, but rather lead according to their calling.

Phase 3 - Re-Entry Phase - 4 months
It is our goal to help the resident build a strong foundation, upon which he can stand when he returns to society.  This is accomplished by preparing our residents with the tools they need to succeed. Along with continued discipleship training, we help them develop a personal growth plan, provide a budget assessment, and help them to develop an exit strategy.  In this phase, with committee approval, the resident may choose to either enter Work Therapy and begin a savings account or enroll as a Pre-Intern and begin taking college credit Bible classes. (Full Internship would begin after program graduation. Internship is with the Isaiah 58 Bible Institute - an 15-month Bible Institute focused on urban ministry.)