| We are GUESTS at the facilities in
which we serve. Accordingly, our conduct must be above reproach and that
includes our wearing apparel. We are representing Jesus Christ.
As a volunteer there is some paperwork that
needs filling out but it is not difficult and we will coordinate that
effort with our volunteers.
Below are two links that we wish
for you to click on and
PRINT OUT.
They constitute the conduct rules and regulations of the center and 'IYM'.
There will be no deviation from the published rules. If you have a concern
or question one of the board members MUST be contacted. We will do NOTHING
that is not in strict compliance with the rules and regulations of
the centers serviced under the 'IYM' banner. This is a non negotiable
tenant of the 'IYM' ministry
Two other issues of GREAT IMPORTANCE:
While we understand that from time to time we all find ourselves 'running
late' WE MUST BE MOST PUNCTUAL in keeping our commitments to arrive at the
centers at the time prescribed. Habitual lateness cannot be accepted by
the centers nor IYM. If you are going to be late or absent YOU MUST
contact us. See the 'Contact' Page.
The other issue is social web sites. We
recognize that these sites are convenient for those who wish to
communicate to vast numbers of folks. THEY HAVE NO PLACE IN DEALING WITH
DETAINED PERSONS. Simply stated, Center Management does not want any
information on social network sites' end of story.
This also means that volunteers may not
'tweet', post (or whatever) any specifics concerning their involvement with a
facility wherein 'IYM' is the Spiritual enrichment provider.
Standards of
Compliance-Please
click the links below and print out.
IYM
Chaplain Rules & Regulations
Center
Rules and Regulations
If you are unable to
download these documents: contact us.
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A Security Message From
Our Detentions Practices & Procedure Advisor
Mr. Melvin Whitlow
Click on Mr. Whitlow's Picture to play the message
NOTE: Depending on the age of your computer you may
need to download 'Real Player' to view this video. If so, go to
Google or Bing etc and type in 'Real Player'. The software is a FREE
download.
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The Foundation Of
Ministry is Character
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The Nature Of
Ministry Is Service
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The Motive of
Ministry Is Love
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The Measure Of
Ministry Is Sacrifice
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The Authority Of
Ministry Is Submission
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The Purpose Of
Ministry Is The Glory Of God
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The Tools Of
Ministry Are The Word Of God And Prayer
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The Privilege Of
Ministry Is Growth
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The Power Of
Ministry Is The Holy Spirit
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The Model Of
Ministry Is Jesus Christ
**By Permission of Elder
Charleston Day-The R.O.A.D. Church |
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Statement of Faith
Pastor Bill Whetstone-Spiritual
Director
The statement of faith
which will govern the 'IYM' organization is here provided by Spiritual
Director Pastor Bill Whetstone:
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I.Y.M.
ARTICLES OF FAITH
We, therefore, deem belief in the following
.1. In one God—the
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
2. We believe in Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Triune
Godhead; that He was eternally one with the Father; that He became
incarnate by the Holy Spirit and was born of the Virgin Mary, so
that two whole and perfect natures, that is to say the Godhead and
manhood, are thus united in one Person very God and very man, the
God-man.We believe that Jesus
Christ died for our sins, and that He truly arose from the dead and
took again His body, together with all things appertaining to the
perfection of man’s nature, wherewith He ascended into heaven and is
there engaged in intercession for us3. We believe in the Holy
Spirit, the Third Person of the Triune Godhead, that He is ever
present and efficiently active in and with the Church of Christ,
convincing the world of sin, regenerating those who repent and
believe, sanctifying believers, and guiding into all truth as it is
in Jesus.
.2. That the Old
and New Testament Scriptures, given by plenary inspiration, contain
all truth necessary to faith and Christian living. inerrantly
revealing the will of God concerning us in all things necessary to
our salvation, so that whatever is not contained therein is not to
be enjoined as an article of faith.
.3. That man is born with a fallen
nature, and is, therefore, inclined to evil, and that continually.
.4. That the
finally impenitent are hopelessly and eternally lost.
.5. That the
atonement through Jesus Christ is for the whole human race; and that
whosoever repents and believes on the Lord Jesus Christ is justified
and regenerated and saved from the dominion of sin.
6. We believe that Jesus Christ, by
His sufferings, by the shedding of His own blood, and by His death
on the Cross, made a full atonement for all human sin, and that this
Atonement is the only ground of salvation, and that it is sufficient
for every individual of Adam’s race. The Atonement is graciously
efficacious for the salvation of the irresponsible and for the
children in innocency but is efficacious for the salvation of those
who reach the age of responsibility only when they repent and
believe.
.7. That the Holy
Spirit bears witness to the new birth, and also to the entire
sanctification of believers.
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We believe that entire sanctification is that act of God, subsequent
to regeneration, by which believers are made free from original sin,
or depravity, and brought into a state of entire devotement to God,
and the holy obedience of love made perfect.
9. We believe in the Church, the
community that confesses Jesus Christ as Lord, the covenant people
of God made new in Christ, the Body of Christ called together by the
Holy Spirit through the Word.
10. That our Lord will return,
the dead will be raised, and the final judgment will take place.
. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ will come again; that we who
are alive at His coming shall not precede them that are asleep in
Christ Jesus; but that, if we are abiding in Him, we shall be caught
up with the risen saints to meet the Lord in the air, so that we
shall ever be with the Lord.
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The Book of
Romans
click
here
Teaching
Calendar
click here
Teaching Guidelines
click here
What Can You Do
To Help?
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We covet your prayers as
we take on more of God’s calling to these centers.·
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We pray for monetary
donations to purchase needed study guides, bibles and the
like.
We trust that the Lord will provide as He always has and that He
will be pleased with our
endeavors.
Direct any questions to the writer.
By: Bob Kirby-Administrator
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From time to time there
is a need for biblical clarification to some of the questions asked by the
youth.
The clarifications are
provided by the Spiritual Director.
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Prosperity: The word
in most translations (Prospering) is not in worldly gain. Like in
Proverbs 28 ' the way of God is profitable' refers to the security
in God that he will keep us and lead us on to eternal life.
So we find God's
prosperity in His Grace and wisdom and keeping POWER and not in the
things of this earth.
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Will the world end in
2011?:
Mark 13-32 … of
that Day and Hour no one knows not even the angles in Heaven nor the
Son but only the Father
We are only to
take heed ,watch and pray for we do not know when the time
is. We are to be ready! Jesus words!
(Old testiment In
the fullness of time he came and in the fullness of time He will
come)
God gave us his
word but by his grace he will come at his favor!
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To better understand
the treatment stages:
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The Seven Stages of Treatment |
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These
seven stages of treatment are designed to facilitate a
step-by-step process in which each stage builds upon personal
knowledge gained from the previous treatment stages.
Each treatment stage also explores how a residents’ substance
abuse played a part in shaping their thinking errors and
delinquent behavior. Therapists use several varied
therapeutic tools and techniques during each therapy stage to
help residents change their erroneous thinking patterns.
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Stage
Orientation |
Stage
Engagement |
Substance Abuse Step |
Step Purpose
Orientation |
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I |
Committing Offense |
1 |
Powerlessness |
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II |
Autobiography |
2-3 |
Humility & Reaching Out |
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III |
Trauma Connections |
4-5 |
Introspection & Admission |
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IV |
Delinquent, Sexual & Substance Disclosure &
Examination |
6 |
Readiness for Change |
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V |
Offense Cycle |
7 |
Readiness for Ongoing Change |
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VI |
Empathy & Restorative Justice |
8-10 |
Making Amends & Immediate Recognition |
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VII |
Relapse Prevention & Reintegration |
11-12 |
Outreach |
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Sexual Offense Pod
Visitations By Chaplains
Dear Chaplains currently ministering or potentially
ministering at Lincoln Center relevant to Pod-D, the sexual offense
pod.
The discussion shown below between Director Fernandez and
myself has now given us some leeway on chaplain visits for Pod ‘D’
residents. In the past only men were to counsel these residents. On a
selected basis Ms. Fernandez has permitted female counselors to also
mentor the Pod ‘D’ residents. We will closely monitor this at the point
of chaplain assignment. We are going to prefer that a man and a woman
chaplain be in a double occupancy room.
BEFORE ANYONE DOES ANYTHING, PLEASE READ MS FERNANDEZ’S
OVERVIEW OF OUR CONDUCT AND THE POTENTIAL CONDUCT OF THE RESIDENTS.
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From: Melissa
Fernandez
Sent:
Sunday, August 28, 2011 9:12 AM
To: IYM
Subject: Re: Pod 'D'
I have no major concerns regarding your plan. The female
chaplains should always assume that ALL of the residents regardless of
pod have boundary problems. Obviously pod D youth have been adjudicated
of a sexual offense and awareness should be heightened. The kids on D
are great kids, however, very manipulative and love to test
boundaries...so, the chaplains should know that a youth bumping into
them accidentally, usually is a "test" or as we like to say grooming.
Please let me know if it would be helpful for me to meet
with them for a few minutes and share some of that! But again, just
because a youth is NOT on pod D does not exclude him from being
inappropriate with female staff. Just a rule of
thumb...the female staff should approach all 80 boys as if they indeed
were on pod D.
Melissa
Fernandez-Director Lincoln Center.
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Dear
Ms. Fernandez,
Back in
2007 or 8 the then Lincoln Director ruled that men only could conduct
chaplain visits with the young men of Pod ‘D’. That had something to do
with some of the residents at that time.
I am
wondering if there might be some leeway there. We have some very
exceptional, learned female chaplains that are ‘no nonsense’ folks and I
believe the young men in ‘D’ would benefit greatly from their wisdom and
insight. Obviously, there are certain female chaplains that I would not
have visit with Pod D residents. We would, as we do now, control who
sees whom.
Please
advise.
Thanks
and blessings,
Bob
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