Elements of the Genesis Ministries Discipleship Recovery Program
This program is open to committed men, is multi-phased, and includes:
- A structured daily schedule.
- Mental and physical health evaluations.
- Housing, meals, and personal items. Transportation would be provided if needed.
- Clothing needs could be met through partnering with other agencies like the City of Refuge Thrift Store.
- Employment outside the facility would be a function of the resident’s time in sobriety and his maturity in recovery.
- Program fees would only apply if the resident is employed during a latter program phase.
- Daily devotions and work therapy.
- Honoring requirements of Probation/Parole. Submitting to UA/Breathalyzer testing.
- Involvement with a Christian Church and mentor, and with groups like Pure Word, Celebrate Recovery, etc. Development of an individualized relapse prevention program shared with a church accountability group. This can be accomplished by working with a Genesis Process counselor. Relapses would be used as opportunities for refining relapse prevention programs for committed residents instead of criteria for expulsion.
- Competent Biblical instruction in areas like
• Essential beliefs of the Christian Faith,
• Christian identity (what’s it means to be a Christian, to know God, to desire God, to mature),
• The Christian world view (Sharing the 12 sessions of the Truth Project is an example),
• Spiritual warfare,
• Being a godly man, husband, father,
• The dignity of work, providing for others,
• Accountability, responsibility, forgiveness, honesty, submission to authority, leadership,
• Serving in and with a Christian Church, charity, nurturing relationships - Life and Education/skills:
• Understanding addiction and relapse,
• Employment and computer skills,
• Hands-on creativity skills like carpentry and gardening,
• GED/educational goals, connections to the business community,
• Management of finances, exercise and recreation. - Independent living. This includes meaningful employment, life goals, reconciliation with family, and growing in a Christian community.
A key part of this program will be to teach and example the Biblical model of a man being a provider, protector, and mentor for others, especially his family. IAlthough some stumbles may occur, the successful program graduate will continue to grow outside the Genesis living environment as an participating member of a Christian community.
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