RFL currently offers a multiplicity of ministries designed to develop and equip God’s people:
• Bible Study For All Ages
• Community Evangelism/Outreach
• Children’s Ministry
• Community Performing Arts
Program For Children
• Twenty-Something Club For Young Women
• Ushers/Greeters Team
• New Members Orientation Classes
• Intercessory Prayer Team
• Leadership Training Academy
• Ministers’ Training Academy
• Facility Maintenance
• Audio Visual/Media Ministry
RFL currently host yearly conferences designed specifically for Women, Men, Youth, Families, and Leadership Economic Empowerment Conference that will further equip God’s people.
Our vision also includes educating, empowering and equipping families in our community to be the spiritual and civic leaders of tomorrow. We are an established non-profit (501 (c) 3) organization that provides services in our community. These programs include, but are not limited to:
• Life Center Development Center
• Empowered Scholars Program/Partnership with Edison High School (Active)
• Youth Crime Prevention Program/Gang Prevention
• RFL Career Builders (Dress for Success Program) (Active):
Church Services
SUNDAY SERVICE:10:00AMPRAYER: MONDAY 7:00AM
& SATURDAY 9:00AMPRAYER LINE: MONDAY-FRIDAYDIAL:
1-848-220-3300
| ACCESS CODE:
2607392BIBLE STUDY: TUESDAY 6:30PM
History: Restoration for Life Ministries was founded in 2002 in the family room of Pastors Damon and Barbara Bridges in Stockton. It quickly outgrew the family room and moved to Oak Street in 2003. Within six months the Oak Street location was filled to capacity, which required another move to 610 N. Hunter St.
In its 13 years of existence, under the leadership of these amazing visionaries, Restoration for Life Ministries has become one of the fastest growing churches in the area. It is truly a community church that puts the community’s needs first. It assists those that need help in a variety of ways socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. It strives to help “restore” those that are coming out of incarceration and to inspire those that are on the road to success.
Bishop Damon and Pastor Barbara Bridges have been honored on various occasions throughout the Stockton and Greater San Joaquin County area. Perhaps their greatest triumph comes in Pastor Damon being a two-time cancer survivor. His double defeat of this life-threatening disease not only speaks to his desire to live and give back but also to his steadfast faith in God and His healing power.
Mission: “To raise up a generation to walk in their purpose and fulfill their destiny.”
Restoration for Life Ministries has a vision that is centered on restoring people to a successful and prosperous place in life. They strive to work with people from all walks of life and at all socioeconomic levels. In keeping with the vision of restoring the whole person, Restoration For Life has accomplished the following:
- The founding of four covenant churches (including an all-Spanish-speaking service)
- "Women of War" (WOW) and Women of War Family Conference that focus on women and families
- “Iron Sharpens Iron” — A men’s retreat designed to empower and inspire men of all ages and from all walks of life.
- Annual Downtown Community Carnival and Youth Explosion — created to provide young people in the community a place to experience the fun of a carnival and to showcase their talents.
Downtown Community Dance Program — a performing arts program, free of charge
for girls 5 and older exposes them to dance classes, self-esteem and etiquette training and much more.
These outreach programs have aided in helping others realize their full potential and put them on a road to success for their lives. Restoration For Life truly is the heartbeat of the community and continues to be innovative and creative in its approach to helping others. There are rare times that you will find the doors to the church locked or the building empty. Someone is always there to help.
Vision:
RFL believes that every individual was created for a purpose, yet many do not know what that purpose is. We at RFL firmly believe that as each individual discovers and begins to walk in his/her divine purpose, that not only will we as the church be much more effective in spreading the gospel and building the kingdom of God, but that these individuals will find true happiness and fulfillment in their lives, families, and community. RFL’s main purpose is to reach the lost and lead them into a saving relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Once that purpose is achieved, RFL will equip, encourage, and empower these individuals through the Word of God and various other vehicles sending them back into their community to effectuate positive change.
Vision In Motion
PROVIDED SERVICES
Community Resource Services Center
Partnership with Worknet, CalWorks, SJC Drug Court, BI Incorporated, EDD
Stockton Parole/Probation Department
Performing Arts Programs For Youth/Children
FUTURE PROGRAMS
HUD-Approved Organization
Partnership with Delta College
AIDS Awareness Program
Daycare Facility
Relationship Classes (Domestic Violence Prevention)
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs
What We Do?
Restoration For Life Community Center is driven by need for the less fortunate, least and lost in our community. We have build trusting relationships with the underserved community and strive to bring life back them by providing resources that meet their immediate need for advancement in their lives through workshops, training, educational programs, and Dress For Success
and an opportunity to volunteer and gain valuable skills to re-enter society.
Heart 2 Heart
“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform”.
Diane Mariechild
Heart2heart was birthed out of the need for women cry out for support. The New Generation of women are strong, independent, confident and have dreams. But often times, she can lose herself and lose her place in life. This support group helps her to learn to love herself again. Learn how to value herself and learn that there are others going through the same thing she’s going through. And she is not alone!
Dress for Success Program
Special programs for those coming out of incarceration, such as Dress for Success, a program created to assist women coming out of incarceration in obtaining business attire for job interviews, and Transitional Housing to assist those coming out of incarceration with their transition back into society.
Food & Clothing Ministry:Food Distribution
Monthly Food Giveaway — the last Friday of every month, food bags are given to the local community to assist with proper nutrition and nourishment. We provide bags of groceries for over 300 families monthly.
Georgia Adams: Homes for Men
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide clean and sober living for people who are in recovery, while promoting responsibility for one's self and encouraging self-efficiency.
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The Georgia Adams Homes (GA) have been serving the community since 2004; offering hope to individuals in crisis, as well as an oasis of tranquility and serenity that provides an environment conducive to a productive, sober, lifestyle.
Residents in our facilities receive Alcohol and Substance Abuse Recovery Services and participate in Work Related Programs.
The programs are offered on a ninety (90) day to six (6) month basis.
Community Performing Arts Program
The
Downtown Community Performing Art Program offers students the opportunity to work closely with dance instructors to refine technique, gain strength and stamina and expand their artistic voice and knowledge in order to prepare them for major performance.
What you can do?
Support Our Food Ministry
$300.00
Provides housing for one individual coming off the street, recovering from drugs, or escaping an abusive environment.
$100.00
Feeds 100 underserved families hot meals
$50.00
Supplies groceries to 25 families
$15.00
Allow us to take clothing to our under-served communities
Any donation amount will be gladly appreciated.
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