Routine Home Life

Bethel Ministries works closely with probation and parole officers and adds a layer of supervision many felons on the street don’t receive. The men are given a place to sleep, food, a mentor and encouragement in finding a job. Every day begins with Bible study and prayer. After breakfast, everyone either goes to work, looks for work or volunteers in the community. They have to do something productive. The members of each house dine together at 6 p. m. and attend nightly classes at 7 p. m, followed by an 8:30 p. m. curfew upon first entering Bethel. The men are required to turn their paychecks into Bethel Ministries who teaches them, through financial stewardship, with biblical guidelines, how to manage their money. Bethel’s program fees are $400 a month for food, housing and classes, and support. Bethel’s homes are kept clean and are strategically located within neighborhoods away from schools, parks or day cares.