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Applied in 2004

Spiritual Training Educational Program (STEP)

Bay Area Rescue Mission

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 12
  • Program Participants Last Year: 200
  • Meets about 72 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 12 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 70

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Successfully complete a 30 day candidacy stage by demonstrating a sincere desire and willingness to adhere to all requirements of the program

Measure
Evaluation Committee, which consists of the man's counselor, the Men's Ministry Director manager, and the supervisor.

Outcome 2
Successfully graduate 12 month program having completed all stages incorporated in program by demonstrating a change of behavior and character exhibited in the beginning

Measure
Evaluation Committee, which consist of their immediate supervisor, their counselor, Dir. of Education, and Dir. of Men's Ministry

Change Process: (self-reported)

Through the process of being exposed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, biblical teaching, and using the “Celebrating Recovery” book, the man gradually changes the way he thinks about himself and others, and develops a healthy self-esteem, a positive outlook on life, renewed hope, and confidence in the future through Jesus Christ.