Many people still think of rescue missions as places where homeless people find housing, food and spiritual instruction. Yet, those of us who are involved in this field know that unless their deeper spiritual, emotional, physical, and social needs are addressed, homeless people will never attain stability in their lives. Many suffer from mental illness, […]
How can we properly use ideas, principles, and techniques from the secular treatment in Christian recovery programs? A. Stay true to the scriptures – Anything we use in rescue ministry — whether in the area of fund-raising, business practices, or rehabilitation — must be subjected to the light of the Word of God. Therefore, we […]
I have often said that the residential recovery program’s first goal is to create hope in our clients. What are some ways we can accomplish this? Before people can begin the process of change they must fully understand two basic truths; 1) that change is needed in a certain area of their lives and 2) […]
