What is FOA?
Friends of Alcoholics is a residential program for men that takes a Biblical approach to the problem of alcohol and drug addiction. This means that we would view this particular problem, and all others, as a problem of sin. We believe that if an individual develops a healthy relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ, He will transform their lives. To this end, our program consists of 112 hours of Bible study through morning and evening classes that our students participate in during the 2 month program.
FOA is a residential, voluntary program where each man enters on his own free will. We also admit men who have coordinated with the court systems. FOA is a working farm with a garden, cows and pigs. We also have a pond, gym facility with work out equipment, a full size basketball court and other recreational options for the students when they are not in classes or working.
The ministry does not charge anything for an individual to reside and get the help necessary to bring them out of the bondage of sin. FOA is supported entirely through donations from churches and individuals who support the work of FOA. We receive no state or government funding. Please support our ministry with your prayers. If you would like to help support through a physical or financial donation please click on the appropriate tab above.
Our Program
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Doctrine House
The Doctrine Program is the first phase of our program. Each student will spend at least 112 hours in Bible study during this eight week cycle, which we call a term. The men reside in semi-private rooms with two men in each room in our Main House. We also require each man to participate in our work program as we steward and operate a functioning farm. After completing the 40 lesson course the student has a choice to make concerning his future. He can choose to graduate from the program and leave the ministry or he can choose to go through another term (eight weeks), repeating through the material a second time. After completing the second term he has another decision to make. He can graduate and leave the program or he might decide to attend the second phase of our program.
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Romans House
The second phase, our Romans House program, is a more advanced set of classes with a new environment. The conditions include: (1) The student must be a believer. (2) The student must complete two full terms of the first phase. (3) The student must commit to spend another eight months in the ministry. While residing in the Romans House the student is involved in more personal Bible study from a book of the Bible with the opportunity to present that material to the class. Each of these students have added privileges but also added responsibilities. After completing the full one year commitment that includes the first and second phases, the student needs to make another decision. He can graduate and leave the program or he can transfer to our third phase of our program.
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Philemon House
The third phase consists of transferring to an aftercare house called the Philemon House. We desire each man to make godly decisions because he sees the importance of living the Christian life rather than being made to do it. This house is what some would refer to as a halfway house, three quarter way house, or a transitional house. The individual must have a job in place and preferably have some transportation. He can stay an indefinite period of time and is accountable to the house manager. He must pay a minimal amount of rent and transportation costs if he doesn't have transportation to and from work.
There are no guarantees that each man will live the Christian life but we want to give them the best opportunity available to enhance their understanding of this marvelous life.