Helping Men Take The Next Step

Rebuilding lives takes many steps, all done in a specific order and with great care.

support renewal programs

Helping Men Take The Next Step

Rebuilding lives takes many steps, all done in a specific order and with great care.

support renewal programs

Helping Men Take The Next Step

Rebuilding lives takes many steps, all done in a specific order
and with great care.

support renewal

Men staying at the Peoria Rescue Mission now have the opportunity to take the “next step” in acquiring a sustainable life of self-sufficiency.  The “Next Step” Relationship Renewal Experience requires a three-month minimum commitment, wherein men will learn to heal and be discipled.
The experience is designed to help individuals understand that they are worthy, valuable, and important in God’s sight.  Because of the complicated issues that many participants face, the experience will be tailored to each individual’s needs.
This includes Bible Study, Program Classes, Addiction & Substance abuse classes, and job readiness training.

Renewal Experience Goals

  • To teach and show men what it means to have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ
  • To assist men in securing employment
  • To teach men budgeting skills and the importance of saving their income
  • To assist men in obtaining affordable housing
  • To encourage men in their service to others through work assignments and group meetings

Participants must be:

  • Male at birth and Identifies as Male 
     In their anatomical Reality and identifying to their birth anatomical reality 

  • Serious about making a positive life change
  • Willing to commit for a minimum of 3 months

First Steps

Questions about the “Next Step” Relationship Renewal Experience should be directed to Derek or Nicole at (309) 676-6416.
Anyone interested in learning more or joining the experience is welcome to come to a “Next Step” orientation, held every Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Peoria Rescue Mission’s Chapel (601 SW Adams, Peoria, IL  61602).

Next Step Participant

The “Next Step” program at the Peoria Rescue Mission has opened new doors for me. I’m blessed and I thank the Mission and God every day for everything that happens to me.