1. A NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR CHRISTIANS STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION A Ministry of Hillside Foursquare Church and Healing Shepherd Ministries STEPS TO FREEDOM

2. STEPS TO FREEDOM STATISTICS STEPS TO FREEDOM STATISTICS  The rate of Meth use in Nevada is almost double the national average  Over 18% of Americans experience alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse during their lives  Almost 47% of high school students report life-time use of marijuana  79% of college students living in a fraternity or sorority house report binge drinking

3. STEPS TO FREEDOM The Vision STEPS TO FREEDOM The Vision Our vision is to reach every person struggling with addiction, offering them hope, healing and recovery through a relationship with Jesus. Our vision is to reach every person struggling with addiction, offering them hope, healing and recovery through a relationship with Jesus.

4. Steps to Freedom is a non-residential, 12- step Christian discipleship program modeled after the program in use at the Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission. Steps to Freedom consists of three phases, each of which is 12 weeks long. The total length of the program is about 9 months. The three phases and courses taught, are as follows: The Steps to Freedom Program

5. Phase 1 – Foundations – 12 weeks Phase 1 – Foundations – 12 weeks Conquering Chemical Dependency Conquering Chemical Dependency Making Peace With Your Past Phase 2 – Identity – 12 weeks Making Peace With Your Past Phase 2 – Identity – 12 weeks Search For Significance The Purpose-Driven Life Phase 3 – Maturity – 12 weeks Search For Significance The Purpose-Driven Life Phase 3 – Maturity – 12 weeks Measure of Maturity Moving Forward Measure of Maturity Moving Forward

6. The Steps to Freedom Program The Steps to Freedom Program  The Steps to Freedom program will require commitment.  Our vision is to for graduates to return to their church and community healed, focused and ready to serve the Lord.  There will be a fee of $10 per week. The cost of workbooks is additional.  Classes will be run in a closed format.  Classes will be taught in a small group with a facilitator.

7. The Steps to Freedom Program  Workbooks are written by qualified professionals in their fields.  Biblical counseling will be available at the facilitator's discretion.  Clients are encouraged to attend a healthy Bible-based and Christ-centered church.  Clients will be referred to their local pastor for non- addiction related counseling or advice.  Successful graduates of Steps to Freedom will be welcome to return to the program for a refresher at no extra cost.

8. Steps to Freedom Introductory class: Thursday, Sept. 18, 6:30 pm Classes held at: 429 First Street (nr Ralston) Reno, NV Call (775) 560-5959 to enroll www.StepsToFreedom.vze.com

9. ENROLL TODAY AFTER SERVICE! Life is too short to waste!

10. J Jesus said “He has anointed Me to preach the Gospel to the poor, He has sent Me to heal the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.” Luke 4:18

11. Typical Family Before “ Steps to Freedom ”

12. Same Family Nine Months Later

13. If you’re interested in training to teach the Steps to Freedom program, see us after the service, or call (775) 560-5959.