Program
Hope Christian Center is a a residential discipleship program for men 18 years and older. It provides a structured, supportive routine of instruction, study, work, and fellowship for the purpose of introducing men to genuine knowledge of the living God through Jesus Christ and equipping them to live in reliance on him.
Mission
To present the whole counsel of God through daily Bible classes and church services, and apply its truth in work situations, conflict resolution, personal and family counseling, while coaching a man as he progresses from the street to a stable Christian lifestyle.
Vision
To see men with life-controlling problems become mature men of God, being faithful in their responsibilities as husbands, fathers, sons, employees and church members.
Phase One
Chapel
Bible classes
Furniture refinishing
Phase Two
Bible classes
Volunteer work
Personal accountability
Phase Three
Employment
Local church membership
Financial independence
Three Phases
In the first phase, lasting four months, men attend four hours of chapel and Bible classes in the morning and refinish furniture in the afternoons.
The second phase, lasting one month, includes Bible classes in the mornings, volunteering at other ministries and helping at Hope as needed.
Having demonstrated readiness for employment or school, a student enters the third phase. During these four months, he obtains employment, saves money for renting a room/apartment and connects with a local church.
Graduation
After demonstrating faithfulness for the next year in his walk with the Lord, his family responsibilities, his church and his employment a man is considered a graduate of Hope Christian Center.