Frequently Asked Questions
We don’t utilize volunteers in the traditional sense. We partner with local churches to connect their church bodies with our program participants.
We exist to reach the lost and gather the reached in our community.
To see the local church boldly engaged in relational restoration across Southern Oregon.
“Lost” refers to neighbors living in relational poverty—separated from God and His people; “reached” refers to believers gathered into local churches. We bring both into a discipleship pathway anchored in a local church.
Because the Gospel and the people of Jesus (the local church) are integrated into everything we do; discipleship, membership, and ongoing care happen best in a church family, not beside it.
Relationship with God, Self, Others, and Creation—a biblical framework we use to measure growth (attitudes and practices) as people move toward wholeness.
We focus on development (long-term growth) over simple relief, using an asset-based approach that invites participation and dignity.
A term-based discipleship journey (typically ~6 months per term) with an Action Plan, regular reviews, and church connection milestones—culminating in graduation and, often, church membership.
We recognize six progressive relationships: Allied, Collaborating, Consulting, Connecting, Partner, and General—each building on the one below.
We maintain an active list (Allied, Connecting, Partner, etc.) and note recent activity; examples include Community Bible Church, Coram Deo, Cornerstone Christian Church, Jacksonville Presbyterian, Redeemer Bible Fellowship, Trinity Presbyterian, and more.
How do you We use a Change Readiness Scale (Red, Yellow, Green) and look for triggers for change, then tailor help accordingly. with churches?
2025–2026: clarify Relational Outcomes, tighten the Term Process, strengthen church partnerships, and prepare a Pillars cohort—while stewarding resources faithfully.
Give financially (GiveWP form above) and—if you’re part of a church—explore Partner, Connecting, Consulting, Collaborating, or Allied relationships so discipleship happens through the church.