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
Depending on the Level of the Resident, they will either earn their investment through our HOD Work Program or through an approved off-campus job.
Curriculum
Everything that is taught at HOD is based on principles from the Bible. We also use three books that elaborate on subjects in the Bible that we feel helps us to teach for the best retaining and understanding:
“Jesus on Leadership” by C. Gene Wilkes
“Purpose in the Pain” by Tim Wiseman
“Experiencing God” by Henry T. Blackaby & Claude V. King
Phase 1 - Healing Phase
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
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
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. |