Transitional Living Center (TLC)

Freedom Farm’s Transitional Living Center (TLC) offers men recovering from alcohol and /or drug addiction a safe and challenging environment where they can grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Its mission is to lead them to become disciples, able to live in the world without drugs, and to eventually be able to pass on to others what they have received. TLC furthers each man’s spiritual growth in three areas:

  • In understanding Jesus Christ as he is described and presented in the Bible
  • In trusting Jesus Christ with all the details of life
  • And in obeying Jesus Christ in all areas of life.

Founded in September 2006 with two men, the first TLC location provided a safe place for men to live for a nominal fee. Since that time two additional houses have opened to meet the need. TLC allows men to live in a Christian community, interacting with other men who have had similar experiences. In each “home” six to eight men live and study, pray, cook & clean together under the direction of a “house man” and the TLC Director. The typical length of stay is six to eight months.

Men are assisted in finding responsible employment in the local community and helped to save money for a fresh start later. They are taught to grow strong so they won’t fall to the temptations of their old life. TLC provides pastoral counseling for those who are trying to understand broken relationships in their lives, transportation for those without a driver’s license, and vehicles for those with a license in order to get to and from employment.

TLC provides Biblical counsel and individual prayer support for:

  • Interaction with other men who are also seeking to grow in Christ.
  • Seeking employment.
  • Responding to the joys and difficulties encountered in work and relationships.
  • Working through difficult things from present or past experience.
  • Making decisions and planning for the future.
  • Learning or reviewing a variety of life skills.
  • Establishing a daily personal quiet time of worship, Bible study and prayer.
  • Learning to effectively share Jesus with others.

TLC encourages responsibility by providing accountability in the areas of:

  • Personal habits and hygiene.
  • Daily scheduling details.
  • House responsibilities.
  • Random drug testing.
  • Personal relationships.
  • Personal finances and tithing.
  • Employer relationship with Freedom Farm whenever possible.

In cooperation with area churches, TLC provides each man with:

  • Numerous opportunities for worship, fellowship and growth.
  • A Christian mentor, for personal discipleship, encouragement and accountability

Our goal is to build disciples of Jesus Christ who can pass on this hope and strength to others as they return home.