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SET THE CAPTIVES FREE DELIVERANCE MINISTRY
Set the Captives Free Deliverance Ministry’s mission is to identify life’s vices and heal through grace, mercy and the Word of God. This is an after-care program and is available to serve members of the congregation as well as members of the general community. The composition of the persons served include those in transition facilities, on probation, in substance abuse programs, job training programs and others who seek guidance in developing meaningful relationships with spouses, other family members and friends. Group as well as individual counseling is offered at each session which is held each Monday from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Church. Through an arrangement between First Baptist Church and the Family Education Center of Metropolitan Washington, professional counseling services are available. During the past year there have been two licensed Christian counselors available at each session to provide requested individual, couple and group counseling. On occasion, there are three counselors available. When requested, the Family Education Center of Metropolitan Washington is available to conduct seminars and workshops covering such areas as parenting, anger management, and building relationships. The Ministry continues to take on a limited referral role for those persons who call and are in need of assistance securing food, shelter or medical assistance. Where possible, these individuals are referred to the appropriate governmental agencies. The Ministry continues to provide limited follow-up services. Periodic telephone calls are made and post cards are sent to inquire about the welfare of participants who made themselves available to use the services of this Ministry.
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