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The New Life
Transformation Program
is a residential program
for up to 15 men committed to
rebuilding their lives,
becoming self-sufficient,
and learning to live
victoriously in Christ.
While assigned jobs at the
Mission, special emphasis is
given to their spiritual and
personal development.
Men who are accepted into
our Program
have demonstrated a desire
to develop a closer
relationship with Christ,
and are committed to
learning the personal skills
that are
necessary to successfully
work and maintain
self-sufficient jobs,
such as
self-discipline, good work
ethics, personal responsibility, and
accountability.
The foundation of the
Merced County Rescue Mission's ministry, the
New Life Discipleship Program,
is a biblically based course
of study designed to lead
Mission disciples into a
relationship with Jesus
Christ as their Lord and
Savior.
By entering into our New
Life Transformation Program,
a man has the opportunity to
face the issues that have
plagued their lives for many
years. He will actively
participate in anger
management classes, weekly
recovery lessons, assigned
counseling homework, and
must exhibit a willingness
to learn to abide by Mission
rules, regulations and
policies. Further, computer
classes are also given to
help the individual learn
and grow personally.
When new disciples respond to
the foundational truth of
Jesus Christ, spiritual
strongholds are broken down,
opening the door to a new
set of priorities.
Spiritual growth is then
possible.
Program Goals
·
Teach the Disciple to
develop a personal
relationship with Jesus
Christ
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To provide relief from
hopelessness and despair
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To develop and maintain
self-management
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Overcome barriers and
past failures.
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Provide behavior
modifications that will
result in Godly social
skills
·
Provide a family
atmosphere in order to
stimulate life-long
growth.
Program Vision
Spiritual rebirth
and transformation
are open to those
who choose to know
Christ Jesus. We, as a
Christ-centered
ministry, called to
serve those who so
choose exist to provide
the following to those
who willingly submit to
our care:
·
Proclamation of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ
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Discipleship training
and spiritual cover
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Faith- based counseling
that will result in
changed lives
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Education, Job
preparation, and career
path development
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A safe and compassionate
living environment
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A multi-phased program
tailored to individual
needs
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Post-graduation
transitioning
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Introduction to the Bible [in depth Survey]
Basics of Faith:
Sovereignty of God
Primacy of Scripture
Deity of Jesus Christ
Salvation by Grace
Prayer
Substitutionary Atonement
The Meaning of Evangelical
The Ten Commandments and Beatitudes
The Parables
Biography of Jesus Christ
Paul of Tarsus; the Man and his Epistles
Bible in Depth I: John
Bible in Depth II; 1Peter and James
Bible in Depth III: Exodus
Bible in Depth IV: Romans
Anger Management
Codependency
Financial Stewardship & LIFE SKILLS |
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Upon graduation from the
New Life Transformation Program,
students receive a
certificate of completion.
Residents can graduate with
honors if they memorize ten
specific Bible verses and
complete an inductive study
of the Gospel of John.
Admission Criteria
The individual applying
to the Program must:
a.
Be willing to
have a positive
life-changing experience
b.
Fill out an
application/agreement
and sign it before a
witness. NOTE: This
agreement includes all
rules, consent forms for
medical purposes,
waivers, disclaimers,
personal information and
police records.
c.
All valuable
documents and personal
items must be
inventoried, surrendered
and placed in lock up on
applicant’s behalf. The
Mission will not be
responsible for lost or
stolen items not
surrendered.
d.
Everyone must be
able to do work therapy
(some limitations may
apply) and participate
in all elements of the
Program.
e.
Be drug and
alcohol free for at
least 3 days (verified
by a negative
urinalysis) or have
spent the last 72 hours
in ‘detox’.
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