The Source Residential Program
The Source is a discipleship program designed to help those who want to break out of destructive and sinful patterns of behavior through a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. The program is especially well-suited to address sexual brokenness (e.g. sexual addiction; unwanted same-sex attraction; sexual abuse) and emotional or relational issues (emotional dependency, co-dependency, control, etc.) Many participants in The Source have indicated that, before entering the program, they were “out of control” in their sexual behaviors, and most say they were having problems simply maintaining healthy relationships with others.
The Source begins with pursuing honesty: with oneself, God, family and friends. The focus then shifts to releasing shame, discovering and combating destructive thought patterns, pinpointing triggers and cycles of addiction, finding one’s true identity in Christ, learning to identify and express feelings in a healthy way, building healthy relationships with both sexes, and beginning to walk in radical openness and honesty. There is also a special emphasis on facing painful events from the past, acknowledging the pain, and stepping into the process of forgiveness. In pursuing these goals we incorporate the following tools:
- Spiritual application emphasizing humility, purity, assertiveness, personal boundaries and other biblical principles that are essential to refining the Christian walk of our participants.
- A structured environment helps establish new routines and healthy patterns of behavior.
- Evaluating one’s thought life helps to counteract negative self-talk and irrational belief systems which perpetuate self-destructive patterns.
- Workshops on such topics as child development, gender roles, and personal sexuality help answer questions about the root causes of life-dominating sins, which are key to understanding current struggles.
- Interactive groups are used to bring awareness of underlying issues and to foster internal motivations for change.
- One-on-one biblical guidance from an assigned staffworker addresses the specific needs of each participant.
- A personalized care plan with clear, concrete goals targets each person’s core issues.
- Challenging written assignments and interactive projects help the participants gain perspective on their past, present and future, and to understand what is needed for real, lasting change to occur.
- Opportunities for family involvement are provided to improve communication within the families of participants, and to facilitate marital reconciliation.
The major teachings in The Source include:
- Honesty
- Abuse
- Family
- Addiction
- Relationships
- Future Planning
- Balance
- The Blessing
- Identity
- Grace
- Finding a Voice
- Rebellion/Submission
The 28-Day residential program focuses on providing a set of tools and a roadmap to recovery which have immediate life application upon returning home. For those desiring more time to walk out what they have learned in a safe, supportive environment with a gradual transition back into everyday life, we offer the 3-Month program. Longer programs may be available on a case-by-case basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Applying to The Source
To download the application please click here. This file is an interactive PDF form. You may type your information directly into the form, save the file to your computer, then print and submit it to us by mail or fax, or simply e-mail it to us (see page 3 of the application form for complete instructions). In order to use these electronic features, you will need to have the latest version of Adobe Reader (click here to download and install this software). For more information, please don't hesitate to contact us at 901-751-2468 (toll-free at 877-320-5217) or admin@loveinaction.org.
Reference Forms for The Source Residential Program Application
(See page 3 of the application form for complete instructions)
General Reference Form
Marital Reference Form