Program Description

The Living Water Redemption Center is a faith-based farm, for those that desire freedom from nonproductive habits and an opportunity to learn work skills that will help them live a rich, meaningful life in Christ. It is a residential Christian Discipleship program for men suffering from life-dominating addictions.

The farm work, community service, skills training, and Biblical teaching provide opportunities to see life from a new perspective, develop healthy habits, and above all, see the love Christ has for each of us.

We provide compassionate discipleship to help men develop the ability to live a life free from the destructive sin of addiction and build structure for success. Educational and life skills classes, individual and group biblical counseling, bible study, devotional services and classroom instruction are part of the curriculum. This program specializes in training that encourages individual growth in Christ that will allow a new path for the men that embrace the belief that they can do all things through Christ who strengthens them.

Possession or use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco (of any kind), vape and e-cigarettes are strictly prohibited on or off property by program participants.

The program can be completed in one year if participants finish the agreed upon targets in their case plan. Extensions may be available for those that need more time as agreed upon by Program Director and program participant.

During the first four weeks participants may not have any contact with family members as they assimilate into the Redemption Center Community.

The standard curriculum for all participants includes classes taught by on-site staff as well as community pastors and other community members. Individual counseling may be available for personal concerns such as resentment, pride, anger, lust and other life dominating issues.

Accountability and responsibility are taught both formally and through the experience of family style living. Our Christ-centered, community environment will help men learn how to live with themselves and others. One of our program advantages is the strength of relationships. Most experiences happen in community including meals together.

Physical work therapy will occur at various times throughout the stay. Tending to crops, animals, roads, and community service are some of the work tasks participants will be responsible to perform throughout the program.

Formal instruction will take place at varying times throughout the day depending on the season. Most evenings will be occupied with homework, reading, devotion and rest.

Redemption Center participants will at times meet with community members and come together at these times to build relationships and grow together.

Friday nights, we will gather for a Home church service with worship music and a message.

Saturdays, in addition to farm responsibilities, participants will engage in community service projects to experience the joy of serving and giving to others.

Sundays, animals will need to be fed and plants watered. However, the day will be devoted to the Sabbath (rest), church and family visitations.

Sunday visitation is every other week from 11am-4pm. Visitors and program participants will be required to attend Sunday service from 11am-Noon, Family Pot-Bless Meal from Noon-1pm and visiting hours 1-4pm. Family visits are permitted beginning in week five.

Only immediate family members are candidates for visitation. Any exceptions must be requested by program participant and approved at the discretion of the Program Director.

Visitors will not be allowed to bring or use any alcohol, tobacco (of any kind), vape, or e- cigarettes. Any violation to this policy will result in loss of all visiting privileges.

Participants may be permitted off-campus visits with family after a minimum of 20 weeks of successful program completion, to be determined by Program Director.

Our prayer is that upon completion, participants will have an enduring relationship with a community sponsor who partnered with them in their recovery process and commits to continue the relationship.

A graduation ceremony will be held when participants successfully complete the program.

There is a non-refundable entry fee of $1000 that must be paid in full at the time of intake. Additionally, participants will be required to assist with fundraising events in order to bring in needed funds for the center.

Volunteers Needed – Planning and scheduling starting now.

• If you are a minister or Bible teacher and would like to be a part of training the residents in a Biblical understanding of salvation and living a Godly life, please contact us. Morning, afternoon and evening sessions.

• If you have a trade or skill and would like to share your knowledge and skills to train the residents in a way that would give them an opportunity to be a productive citizen and learn to use these skills to provide for themselves and their families in the future, please contact us.

• If you have work that the men of Living Water Redemption Center could perform for you as a way to earn funding for the facility, please contact us.

• If you have Community Work that needs volunteers, where the residents could learn the value of giving and serving in their community, please contact us.