The Ministry

About

Endeavor House Ministries is a residential, Christ-centered transitional housing program designed to help men and women in recovery from alcohol and risky substance use. The ministry has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as having a 501(c)(3) status, so donations support the ministry as well as providing tax benefits.

There are two residential facilities focusing on the love of Christ and His forgiveness to help people work through life-controlling addictive compulsive disorders. The ministry is a one-year recovery program focused on the “Eight Recovery Principles” of Celebrate Recovery, the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and the Word of God. Residents are encouraged to apply these principles in their daily lives and in using these tools, residents rebuild their personal and community relationships.

All residents are required to participate in the following programs and policies on a daily/weekly basis.

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Cost of Operations

At the Men’s House at end of 2021, the overall cost per man was $702.00 per month. These costs include housing, meals, laundry, transportation, maintenance, and all other programming expenses. We expect that when the women’s house is in operation the per person cost will be higher. These estimates are before calculating the effect of this years’ inflation.

In ministries like ours, staffing is typically the greatest of all expenses. Due to a powerful base of enthusiastic volunteers and a staff of four who work for minimal salaries, these expenses have been a smaller percentage of the annual budget. As we expand, the need for additional staffing will increase. The expense of more staff at higher salaries will be forthcoming. Your gifts, especially those that arrive on a regular basis are of tremendous value, not only in paying the bills, but in planning for the future.

Ministry Services

Lodging

Dignified, well-equipped and well-maintained housing

Partnering Churches

Weekly attendance at a Christ Believing Church Is required
Resident will be assigned a mentor who is an established member
Service Opportunities are encouraged.

Nutrition

Each resident is responsible for his own food preparation
There is always an abundance of food available through the Greater Lansing Food Bank and the generosity of other donors

Laundry

Facilities provided on site for guests to use.

Medical

Assistance in finding services and making appointments
Transportation to and from appointments

Psychological

Assistance in finding services and making appointments
Transportation to and from appointments

Spiritual

Church Attendance Required
On Staff Pastoral Care
Bible Studies
Sunday Evening Vesper Prayer
"Overcoming Emotions That Destroy" Class
Celebrate Recovery
Steps to Freedom
Individual Mentors for Each Guest
Sponsors Required

Transportation To and From

Program Activities
Recovery Meetings
Church
School
Work
Appointments
Weekly Store Trips

Traditional Recovery Activities

We support and require involvement in the traditional recovery programs of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous Or Sex Addicts Anonymous, depending on the residents particular drug of choice.

Christ Centered Recovery Services

Celebrate Recovery
Steps to Freedom

Wellness INX-Lifeboat Recovery Services

Drop in Recovery Services
Professional Development Services
Recovery Support Meetings
Resources for Peer-led Recovery
CCA Certified Recovery Coach Training

Financial Services

Matching Funds Program

Those who are current with their program fees and demonstrate a disciplined pattern of contributing to their savings account for a period of three months or more, are eligible to receive matching funds up to $500 toward rent, damage deposit, insurance etc. when they move out of Endeavor House.

Counseling

Budgeting
Debt Reduction
Matching Funds Program.
Those who are current with their program fees and demonstrate a disciplined pattern of contributing to their savings account for a period of three months or more, are eligible to receive matching funds up to $500 toward rent, damage deposit, insurance etc. when they move out of Endeavor House.