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 WHAT WE DO  TOP

  • TRAIN MINISTRY LEADERS IN SMALL-GROUP FACILITATING
  • PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR OFFENDER REHABILITATION
  • PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR NEW AND EXISTING MINISTRIES
  • ASSIST WITH THE COST OF PROVIDING OUR MATERIALS TO INMATES

 HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR PRISON AND JAIL MINISTRY   TOP 
  •  Rehabilitation/Enrichment Ministry Materials    for use in ...

    • PRISONS
    • JAILS
    • REHAB/RE-ENTRY HOUSES
    • AFTERCARE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
    • SUNDAY SCHOOLS
    • FIRE AND POLICE SUPPORT GROUPS
  •  Emphasis on Training Leaders . This is because the human interaction factor is the real key to helping prisoners and families, not just providing them with  information. It is not enough just to preach at inmates or give them something to read.  They need a structured, interactive program that stresses small-group interaction as well as one-on-one.  Chaplains and existing prison ministries are welcome and can benefit from our leader training.  We teach  how to effectively get through the crust, shell, or front that people put up. This includes the delicate communications skills needed to help a closed and distrusting person to open up and interact honestly so that personal growth can occur. 

  •  Simplicity  based on ... 
    4 Themes
    • PARENTING
    • PERSONAL ISSUES
    • RELATIONSHIPS
    • FINANCIAL RECOVERY
    5 State of Florida
    modules
    • VALUES CLARIFICATION-LIVING AS A LAW-ABIDING CITIZEN
    • GOAL SETTING AND ACHIEVING
    • PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING
    • JOB HUNTING/PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS
    • KEEPING A JOB
    6 Teaching Units



    100 hours of lessons    		 No. of Lessons
    4
    • INSIGHT: DISCOVER THE PATH TO CHARACTER
    		 9
    12
    • ANGER: OUR MASTER OR SERVANT
    		 9
    9
    7

  •  Small-Group Format . Sessions are made up of small groups and limited to 10-12 members each for maximum quality.  A trained facilitator and co facilitator are recommended for maximum effectiveness. Every one of the 6 curricular units making up the program is taught by a facilitator with training specifically in that unit.

  •  Focused Curriculum  based on ...


    • the Teachings of Christ
    • Life Skills
    • Basic Mental Health
    • Sound Educational Practice

  •  Structured  - Our program is built upon printed materials with definite goals and objectives for each lesson, and lessons are sequenced for maximum growth.  Facilitator guides help group leaders to keep on track while encouraging participation from within the group.
  •  Interdenominational  - We seek to help all Christian Prison Ministries to Grow.  We work with local communities, denominations, and inter-church efforts.  We will train leaders to lead in the denomination or group they are already in. Our 100-hour program focuses on the most basic needs of prisoners as identified by the Florida State Legislature.

  •  Emphasis on Volunteers  - Our program is built around volunteers whose salary comes from retirement, churches or other sources.

  • Networking System to connect public and private agencies and leaders.  We hold informational meetings and recruit volunteers to attend training sessions across the entire State of Florida and beyond..

 LEADER TRAINING   TOP

Weekly Comprehensive Training Sessions Previous Training SessionsDownload Forms for approved Florida FIT Agencies
Recently Released Program
Thursdays at 7-9 PM
Journey Assembly of God, Bradenton, FL
Administration Building
5017 37th Street East
Bradenton, FL 34203 - email Don Pratt or call 941-751-4673 EXT 107		 Aug 16, 2008, Sowing Seeds Residential Center, Lakeland, FL
Aug 16, 2008, Journey Assembly of God, Bradenton, FL
Aug 9, 2008, Step House, Nokomis, FL
June 21, 2008, Bushnell Assembly of God, Bushnell, FL
June 7, 2008, Upper Room Assembly of God, Miami, FL
May 10, 2008, Journey Assembly of God, Bradenton, FL
Feb 28 ,2008, Hernando County Jail, Brooksville, FL
Feb 2, 2008, Christian Life Assembly, Brooksville, FL
Jan 12, 2008, Journey Assembly, Bradenton, FL
Oct 24, 2007, Pen-Fla District Office, Lakeland, FL
Oct 6, 2007, Journey Assembly of God, Bradenton, FL
Sep 27, 2007, Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL
Sep 20, 2007, Southeastern University, Lakeland
Sep 13, 2007, Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL
Aug 24-25, 2007, ACMC Convention, Lakeland, FL#F9F9C7
May 19, 2007, Crossroads Baptist Church, Lakeland, FL
April 14, 2007, Word of Faith Church, Winter Haven, FL
March 31, 2007, Pen-FL A/G, Lakeland, FL
Mar 10, 2007, Grace World Outreach Church, Brooksville, FL
Aug 15, 2006, Lakeland -ACMC Convention
Future Training Sessions
As needed, Most sessions are started because of local need, call 941-751-4673 EXT 107 and ask for Pastor Pratt.  Or email request to don@100hour.org

IN FLORIDA,  we may be able to schedule a leader training in your area.

OUTSIDE FLORIDA, we may still be able to do a training if our travel expenses are covered.
Next Scheduled Leader Training Session
Saturday, August 30, 2008; 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, lunch on ownDownload Forms for approved Florida FIT Agencies
Dr. Don Pratt, Facilitator
Journey Assembly of God  Administration Building (Green Room)
5017 3th Street East
Bradenton, FL 34203
941-751-4673 EXT 100 for directions or EXT 107 to leave a message for Dr. Pratt
Cost $25 (includes Instruction, 66 page Training Manual, Certificate, Taxes)
          *learn how to facilitate a small group
          *increase your ministry effectiveness,
          *expand your ministry
          *life-skills curriculum shows how to live the Christian life
          *curriculum appropriate for prison/jail/half-way house ministry
          *also appropriate for Sunday School and fire/police ministry

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ANNOUNCEMENTS  TOP 

  •  Our Training Manual has just been updated (66 pages) and is available for $12 plus taxes, shipping, and handling.  This resource describes our program in detail.   ORDER

  •    As of April, 2008, Florida Inmate Training officially became  FLORIDA INTEGRITY TRAINING   This is due to the expansion of our ministry beyond just to the incarcerated.  Our program is also suitable for churches, Sunday Schools, and people who have never been in jail.  The name change does not reduce our service in any way.

  • OUR BROCHURES ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE, FORMS ALSO---click on the  Ministry Brochures Page  link  in the menu at the top or  just  click  on the words  "Brochures Page" on the right Brochures Page

  •  A WORD FROM OUR DIRECTOR ---I am very pleased at the response of people across our state and as far away as Kansas. Our website is being noticed. Changes are taking place rapidly for us. We are trying to adapt as we go to the ever changing landscape.  Indeed, God is doing a new thing and I am thrilled that He allows us to be a part of it.  As invitations come in for training personal we are doing our best to get the job done as soon as possible. - Rev. Ed. White

  AGENCIES WHO HAVE USED OUR CURRICULUM   TOP 
A New Generation Pregnancy Center, Brooksville, FL
Citrus County Jail, Inverness, FL-planned
Florida Department of Corrections, curriculum approved for 100-hour requirement for gain-time in Florida State Prisons
God's Glory Jail Ministry (DCC), Spring Hill, FL
Hernando County Jail, Brooksville, FL
Hillsborough Correctional (State-women)- Riverview, FL
Jericho Road House (Men), Brooksville, FL
Mary's House (Women), Brooksville, FL
 Polk County Jail, Lakeland, FL

 Polk County Work Camp-planned
Polk Juvenile Detention Center, Polk City, FL (closed 2008)
Peninsular Florida Assemblies of God  Men's Ministries, Lakeland, FL
Recently Released Aftercare, Journey Assembly of God, Bradenton, FL
Rhode Island State Prison
Sarasota County Jail, Sarasota, FL
Second Chance Women's Center, Lakeland, FL
Step House (Men and Women), Nokomis, FL
Sowing Seeds Residential Center, Lakeland, FL