Program Overview

Every part of the Reformers Unanimous Schools of Discipleship – Rockford, Illinois – Christian Addiction Residential Treatment Program is in place to promote the growth of an individual from baby Christians to victorious overcoming Christians. It’s been said, “If we’re growing, we’re always going to be out of our comfort zone,” the jam packed schedule at the Schools of Discipleship can be a bit uncomfortable. We believe however that God sent the Comforter to empower growth only when we leave our comfort zone. Just like in nature, adversity proceeds great growth in the Christian life. It is our belief that while each of the core elements of our program will provide adversity they will be the catalysts for exciting growth opportunities in our Christian lives.

Student Intervention Plan

The Student Intervention Plan will be completed during the initial counseling session between the student and the Dean of Homes.  This could and is often times the first thing that happens, but is guaranteed to happen within at least 48 business hours from arriving into the home.  This Student Intervention Plan will be the basis for all discipleship in the life of the student.  The plan is a determination of “areas of concern” to the RUI Dean of Homes, the sending church, the family or the student or all of the above.  For each “area of concern” our Dean of Homes and the student will determine a goal for improvement and plans of intervention if these goals are not being met.  These “areas of concern” will include, but not be limited to, concerns with addiction, social concerns, emotional, spiritual, physical and correctional.  This plan will be followed and tracked during each of the students counseling sessions with the leadership of RUI.  Biblical counseling is a unique form of Christian discipleship, that brings believers to maturity in the lifelong process of sanctification- of growing to maturity in Christ.

Phase Chart

The RUI School of Discipleship operates using a four-phase program.  Each phase can be completed within 45-60 days.  Almost everyone will finish all four phases within six to eight months.  Your completion of your phases plus the timing of the next scheduled graduation ceremony will determine your graduation date.  Your application should include a graduation schedule for the year.  Your graduation will not be dependent on the completion of some self-imposed timetable. Phase progression should be checked during your counseling sessions with your Dean of Homes.  If you are not progressing through all areas of your phase every week, then you cannot remain in the home.  The phases will monitor your progress through the RUI Strongholds Study Course and the It’s Personal Daily Journal.  It will track your progress through your required reading and the results of your counseling sessions.  The phase chart will also monitor your growth through the Student Intervention Plan from phase one where the student accepts the areas of concern to phase two where the student progresses in at least one area of concern. We expect to see the student overcoming in some areas of concern in phase three until final victory is complete in all areas of concern before graduation.

Phase Checklist

To ensure that the student is progressing in their phases every week, the Dean of Homes will keep a running checklist, which will include the Strongholds, required reading, and daily journaling.  All other areas of the Phase Chart will be checked during the counseling sessions.

Phase Counseling

During the student’s time in the RUI School of Discipleship, they will counsel with our Dean of Homes. You will be counseled by the Dean of Homes in group counsel on weekdays and individually bi-weekly. This strict regimen of counseling will be strongly enforced, but may vary depending on work scheduling between the student and the program staff.

Daily Schedule

The daily schedule determines what the student will be doing on a general basis from day to day.  It is to provide a standard for performance of duties when no other urgent needs are pressing.  It will demand of the student the discipline they need to structure important things into their day, i.e.: sleep, personal time alone with God, good hygiene, personal study, work, service, rest, play and fellowship.  It is subject to change at the request of any level from steward and upward.

The Quiet Time

The first, and most important part of everyday is spent in prayer and study of God’s word the Bible. Students are taught how to use the “It’s Personal” Daily Journal to develop a dynamic, love relationship with Jesus Christ. The journal shows students how to allow the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth, how to pray according to God’s will, how to meditate upon scripture, and to encourage others.

The morning devotions are foundational to our program. If all a student learns while here is to walk with God then that student has gained a treasure of inestimable value, and victory is sure. This isn’t “devotions,” it’s real, it’s personal, it’s life changing, it’s a genuine walk with God.

Chapel

Chapel is held every weekday and taught by staff members of Reformers Unanimous and North Love Baptist Church.  It is a highlight of our student’s day and we take this time very seriously. This is a time to hear a warm Bible message, and be encouraged in your spiritual walk. Speakers are those who understand what the Bible says about overcoming addiction, and living the victorious Christian life.
No student will be allowed to work during this time without prior approval from the president. This is in keeping of our commitment to program your program first. The student will receive their official RUI chapel notebook before their first chapel period.  This notebook, as well as your Daily Journal, should be kept with you at all services.  This includes church services and Bible studies.

Evening Classes

The evening classes are mixed between education, information, occupation and relaxation.  They are preplanned and scheduled with little variance from week to week. A good attitude is expected during all times at all evening functions.

Weekend Classes

College level classes will be held every Saturday.  These classes may include: Theology, financial management, health and nutrition, basic computer skills, auto mechanics, driver’s safety training and childcare. The college classes give students an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of God’s word, life skills, and Bible doctrine. The classes also prepare students for greater usefulness to their local church when they return home.

Reformers Unanimous Schools of Discipleship - Rockford, Illinois - Christian Addiction Residential Treatment Program

Friday Night Class

Every Friday night students attend the Rockford Reformers Unanimous Addictions Class. Each class is divided into three sessions. The first session involves hearing a Biblical challenge from RU’s founder, Steve Curington. This time is followed by a group prayer meeting and sharing testimonies.

The second session is a time men and women meet separately in smaller groups and discuss the overcoming addictions in their own lives. It is a time of letting each person share what is on his own heart in seeking to live a victorious Christian life. There is a detailed curriculum for each member to follow. In the last session everyone comes together to listen to a challenge from God’s Word. Afterwards, there is a time of fellowship and refreshments.

Church

Reformers Unanimous’s goal is to direct the intemperate (undisciplined) believer and the unregenerate to God’s intended support group-the local church. As such all students attend all services at North Love Baptist Church.

God designed the local church to be a support group for hurting people, whether they are in need of salvation, restoration, or growing in the Christian faith. This support group gives these individuals godly counsel, encouragement, and challenges to overcome the strongholds in their lives. We believe that continued Church attendance is a key catalyst to continuing victory.

Reformers Unanimous Schools of Discipleship - Rockford, Illinois - Christian Addiction Residential Treatment Program

Prayer Groups

We believe there is incredible power when meet together and pray. if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.  For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.“

Because of this we have small prayer groups of around 5 where brother, and sisters can lift up one another in prayer. There is great victory when we take our eyes off of ourselves and place them upon the needs of others.

The Work Program

Each student will serve as a volunteer in some fashion from 8-10 hours per day, and partial days on Saturdays. All work is considered donated services. Please understand that if you do not work as unto the Lord, you will not remain in the home. Proverbs 14:23 says, “in all labor there is profit” at Reformers Unanimous we believe work is God’s divine design for every man, and woman. Hard work develops character which is vital to making right decisions once you have finished with the discipleship program.

All students in the Discipleship Schools are required to maintain employment in the ministry, or outside employers depending on particular job skills. These jobs enable students to learn, working “as unto the Lord,” obeying authority, and walking in the Spirit in various environments. If you arrive without a strong work ethic, you will receive one while in this program. It may be one of the most important ingredients missing in your recovery.

Discharge Summary

At the time the student is discharged from the program, whether at graduation, willingly or unwillingly early, we will complete a discharge summary. This will summarize our leaders concerns for the student at the time of admission, the student’s progress in those areas, the reason for their discharge and the recommendations for aftercare for the student.  This will be sent within 24 hours of discharge to the people who were most involved in the student’s life during his time in the program.  This may include immediate family, pastors, RU Dean of Homes, spouses and of course, the RUI student file. Discharge summaries are confidential documents and will only be sent to people in authority over the student at the time of their arrival.

After Care Plan

The RUI Aftercare Plan is a very important step for the student immediately following his or her graduation from our program.  It will journal what the student and his or her burden bearer must focus on during the fragile first weeks outside of the program.  They will determine the following:
•    The three most important goals they have worked on while in the program,
•    Areas of concern, goals and intervention plans that demand their attention such as:
1.    Sobriety
2.    Medical
3.    Legal
4.    Educational/Vocational
5.    Social
6.    Spiritual
7.    Marital/relational
•    And, what aftercare programs and restrictions should be placed on the student
After Care Plans are confidential documents and will only be sent to the authority over the student at the time of their arrival.

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