Stepping Stone Ministries Trust oversights the residential Counselling Training Education Centre known as Koinonia Lodge. We are a Christian Community that offers a Reintegration Programme with supported accommodation to men and women with life controlling problems often associated with the use of alcohol and drugs. Stepping Stone Ministries Trust is registered with the charities commission. The people that come to Koinonia Lodge come from all walks of life.
The Managers and Trustees of the programme each have over twenty years experience and we are based approximately 20 kms from central Tauranga in the Lower Kaimais.
The Ministry.
Modules of study:
1. New beginnings 2. Self image 3. Personal growth
4. Relationships 5. Where to from here 6. Onwards and upwards
Every person coming into the programme is screened carefully, we are looking for motivation to change, a willingness to recognise authority and an understanding that the programme is Christian based and that we will not compromise those values and beliefs.
The programme is Christian based and tightly structured with our residents who are referred to as 'students' learning to become productive members of society. The programme is tailored for each individual student and focuses on understanding drug and alcohol issues, dealing with anger, personal discipline, relationships, self worth, the issues of emotional, physical and sexual abuse, personal hygiene, family studies, acceptance of authority and the development of positive work ethics.
Most students are encouraged to complete the 6 modules of study to qualify for graduation from the programme. There is chapel time, class work, with one-on-one counselling and group work. The group work generally revolves around life issues.
The Programme.
We know this programme works but it takes real heart attitude to change along with a commitment to be willing to do whatever it takes to make that change a reality.
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Stepping Stone Ministries - Putting Lives back together.
Contact: Tania Hawkes - 161 Peers Road, Omanawa, Tauranga - PO Box 3138, Greerton, Tauranga - p. 07 2811196 ext 1 - m. 027 605 7907 - e. info@steppingstoneministries.co.nz
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