Abuse Recovery Group Leaders Needed

Without leaders to facilitate abuse recovery classes, we would not be able to reach thousands of people each year with the healing message of God’s delivery and love.

The ARMS curriculum currently includes three faith-based programs with proven results that have helped thousands of people recover from abuse. They include:

Her Journey

A 15-week class, free to women who are in an abusive relationship or wanting to heal from abuse. Her Journey has female facilitators only. This curriculum can also be implemented for a women’s small group or a Sunday School class, with some parameters in place to keep the location confidential. Leadership Training for this program is virtual and in English.

ManKind

A 36+ week program for men who have chosen controlling or abusive behaviors. Students pay for this class. Class includes required attendance, homework, reading and self-reflection. ManKind requires BOTH male and female facilitators. Leadership Training is currently available nationwide.

Virtue

A 36+ week program for women who have chosen controlling or abusive behaviors. Students pay for this class. Class includes required attendance, homework, reading and self-reflection. Virtue requires female facilitators. Leadership training is currently only available in the Portland, OR area.

All of our leaders are required to meet the basic requirements listed below:

• Have a personal relationship with God.
• Attend church regularly and participate in regular prayer and reading the Bible.
• Willing to submit to authority and follow guidelines. The calling to be a leader requires accountability, first to God and then to others who God puts in our lives.
• Willing to wait for God’s timing. While some women feel called to lead these classes, the timing may not be right. Waiting for God’s perfect timing is as important as being obedient to do what He has called us to do.
• In a healthy place. We ask that women who are still in abusive relationships or recently out of abuse, to not lead groups. If you are in the midst of a separation/divorce or recently separated/divorced, we ask that you wait at least until one year past your separation or divorce date to begin training. *(Exceptions may be made for women who are still living with a husband who has been abusive to them, if he has completed or is currently half way through an abuse intervention program for men and making progress.)
• Have a balanced view of men, as opposed to having a negative view.
• Living a life that God wants a leader to emulate. A person who is in active sin with no desire to make changes should take that time to work on themselves and their healing, versus leading groups.
• Looking to serve others, knowing that the classes aren’t there for you to share your story but are about serving others.
• Good reading and communication skills.
• There may be additional requirements for leading Virtue or ManKind.

More information about the training process to be a Her Journey Leader.

Email us for more information about training to become a ManKind or Virtue Leader.