For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. John 1:17
Law & Grace Chaplains Corrections Training
Much of Law & Grace Ministry Training comes right out of the five weeks State Correctional Officer Training Manual that all COs must take to qualify. This training not only allows the chaplain to be more aware of the workings of the facility he is going into, but will prepare him to be more effective as he better understands the stresses of the Correctional Officer. One of our Reg. Directors is a qualified Correctional Officer having taken the five weeks training and has incorporated this valuable training mandatory now for all volunteer chaplains with L&GM.
All volunteer chaplains come in contact with inmates and with Correctional Officers as well. Listed below are the main subjects taught, making the volunteer more aware of the safety, security, rules and regulations, that will help prevent problems or wrongful actions while working within this unique environment.
Law and Grace Corrections Training includes:
Criminals and General Inmates
Safety and Security
Do’s and Don’ts and Jail Standards
Inmate Rights and Legal Liability
Jail/Prison Privileges and Services
Visitation and Jail Standards
Classification and Assignment
Documentation and Report Writing
Counseling and Behavior Studies
Counseling, Confidentiality and the Law
Death Notification and Other Duties
L&GM Chaplain Corrections Training is only for chaplains going into a correctional facility and not for use or distribution for any other purpose. © 2004
Our Teaching Ministries
Bible Curriculum
12 courses of instruction based on 2 Timothy 3:16, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”
Gospel of John
Christ’s life, ministry, teachings, purpose, compassion, promises and victory for the believer
Christian Growth I
Growth, responsibilities, victory over trials & temptation, importance of prayer and the local church, family and the Christian home
Christian Growth II
Learning new habits, good morals, Bible principles, family training, and serving in the local church
Basic Bible Doctrine
Salvation, eternal life and security, baptism, deity of Christ, the Word, prayer, and God’s promises
Advanced Bible Doctrine
Trinity, creation, sin, repentance, faith, Heaven, Hell, communion, separation, and sanctification
Book of Acts
History of the church, persecution, growth, Acts of the Apostles, Acts of the Holy Spirit
Book of Proverbs
Wisdom, knowledge and understanding; hidden treasure, fruitful life, meditations, virtuous woman
Book of Ephesians
The riches, duties and responsibilities in Christ, Husband/Wife relationship and training children
Crucifixion & Resurrection
A study of the four Gospels, putting events into chronological order: the plot, betrayal, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Christ
Knowing Truth- Knowing God through His names, attributes, knowing Christ, and the Holy Spirit also knowing man's origin, design, his fall and destiny and hope.
Origins Evidence for Creation- Factual evidence from all fields of science including through the microscope, telescope or human eye, as revealed in scripture and evidenced in science.
The Tabernacle and Wilderness Journeys- Pictures of Jesus Christ revealed in all the Articles of the Tabernacle as well as through the priestly duties and garments, and wilderness miracles.
Almond Tree Drug/Alcohol Counseling
Almond Tree is written by Pamela Russell and is a 12-lesson, Bible-based alcohol and substance abuse counseling program. It is a Christ centered program that takes a person through all the life issues particularly related to substance abuse.
Almond Tree Classes address key areas, including:
• Identifying stressors and triggers for using and teaching new life coping skills
• Identifying roots of anger and teaching alternate response skills
• Developing marriage and parenting skills
• The Four Pillars of Freedom
• What God says about drug and alcohol abuse
• Behaviors in relation to substance abuse
• Setting new life goals and making life changes
• Dealing with damages and repairing them
• Mending relationships
• Co-dependency and proper dependency
• Immorality and deception
• Man’s deteriorating morals
• God’s unchanging standards
• Unforgiveness and bitterness
• Letters, restitution and daily practice
• Biblical principles in personal finances
(Confidential, one-on-one counseling is available)
See the links below for more information:
Almond Tree Website
Almond Tree Training
Death Notification Manual
Offered to churches/pastors as well as law enforcement is our new Death Notification Manual. Pastors will never know when they may be called on to notify someone’s next-of-kin that their loved one has passed away.
The “do”s and “don’t”s as well as the “how to”s are all included to help one through this unfortunate crisis.
Instruction seminars on Death Notifications are available through Law and Grace to pastors and law enforcement personnel. Please contact our office if you are interested.
Ministry of Hope
-by Pastor Todd Cook
"He hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted." Luke 4:18
There are few that are as brokenhearted as those who were abused as children. Now adults, the objective of this course is to deal with the effects of past abuse with biblical answers to the problems with which these survivors may still be struggling. Ministry of Hope is a 14-step course written by Todd R. Cook and includes:
• The Four Pillars
• Memories and Prohibited Abuses
• Why There Is Suffering
• Development and Responsibility
• Biblical Self-Concept
• Grieving, Stress and Depression
• God’s Love and Forgiveness
• Power to Change
• Relationship Skills
• Dealing with Abusive Family
• Joy and Contentment
• Fears and Trust
• Family Structure and Parenting
• Christian Growth