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Freedom Ministry

Freedom Ministry of The Chapel is made up of a group of lay-ministers of the Gospel, under elder and pastoral supervision, who desire to minister to others by "binding up the broken-hearted", “seeing captives set free" and helping people “grow in grace” that is in Christ Jesus. We do this through discipleship counseling, teaching, and living out the realities of the fullness of The Father’s love before others. In doing so, our prayer is that others will be led, by the power of and dependence upon the Holy Spirit, to the deeper knowledge of their Identity and Freedom in Christ. This Freedom experience results in a life of victory, peace, and confidence through life’s trials and challenges.

How does Freedom Ministry do this?

Individual discipleship counseling

Small group/Bible study/seminar leadership and teaching
Sponsoring Discipleship/Ministry related Conferences
Discipleship Counselor Basic and Advanced Training Opportunities

Who Needs what Freedom Ministry Offers?

A deeper understanding and experience of the Gospel of Grace is for everyone, but we have discovered that people who recognize a specific problem or need in their lives are most receptive to the freedom the Gospel of Grace offers. God often uses these trials to make us more sensitive to His continuing work in our lives. Some examples of the most common “presenting problems” include:

Tragedy or traumatic experiences
Relationship issues (separation, divorce, child discipline, etc.)
Spiritual frustration, lack of growth, or declining faith.
A “tried everything, but nothing seems to work” approach to life
An overwhelming feeling or sense that “God has something more for me.”

How Do I Get Help From Freedom Ministry?

Call the Chapel office at 766-7000 and ask to speak with Jeff Mitchell. Inform them you are interested in Freedom Ministry, and you will be directed to our ministry team facilitator. After a brief interview, you will be paired with a “discipler” who will work with you to guide you through the freedom process.

How do I become a Freedom Discipler?

All disciplers should first participate in the 8 to 16-week discipleship counseling process. With the ministry director’s supervision and approval, you will then enter the training program. Once all training program assignments are completed, you will then be paired with a current, experienced discipler to “co-disciple” another. From there, as God leads, you will be able to work with others one-on-one and help in other aspects of this ministry.

What People are saying about Freedom Ministry:

"The message of FREEDOM has impacted my life more than any other truth of my Christian experience apart from salvation. Knowing who I am in Christ and who Christ is in me has delivered me from the power of sin and continues to deliver me daily from the power of self."

“Freedom Ministry has been THE TOOL God has used in my Christian life...setting me free from the bondage to beliefs that held me prisoner in my daily walk. It is liberating and life-changing...the normal Christian life!!”

“After being a Christian for 25 years I finally found true freedom. There are no more questions about measuring up and pleasing God. Remember the joy and excitement you had when you first became a Christian? I have it back and much more. I am in love with the God of the Universe and He loves me. Wow!”

"The realities of the [Grace Life], taught to me through Freedom Ministry, gave me a new perspective with which to view God, myself, and my relationship to God and others. It was a life-changing experience indeed. Frequently I apply what I learned through Discipleship Counseling to cope with life and its myriad situations."

“It was like the light was finally switched on. After years of trying and working and performing…finally there is an indelible revelation of Christ in me, and the knowing that He is pleased with me, not because of what I have done or not done, but because of who I am. I am HIS beloved!”