What is the Center of Hope?
The Center of Hope is a residential Christian
discipleship recovery program in Clearwater,
Florida. It's based on other great programs
with years of success, such as Teen
Challenge and Dunklin Memorial Camp. We
are also affiliated with the LA Dream Center
(Los Angeles CA), the St. Pete Dream
Center (St. Petersburg FL), and with Dream
Center International. The primary focus of
this ministry is bringing people closer to God
and, by doing so, helping them to resolve
problems in their lives which have brought
them here seeking help.
The Center of Hope is a residential Christian
discipleship recovery program in Clearwater,
Florida. It's based on other great programs
with years of success, such as Teen
Challenge and Dunklin Memorial Camp. We
are also affiliated with the LA Dream Center
(Los Angeles CA), the St. Pete Dream
Center (St. Petersburg FL), and with Dream
Center International. The primary focus of
this ministry is bringing people closer to God
and, by doing so, helping them to resolve
problems in their lives which have brought
them here seeking help.
Addiction Has No Prejudice!
Addiction is an epidemic throughout
the U.S. today and it holds no
boundaries on age, race, gender or
financial standing. We seem to picture
that only homeless people are the
ones affected, but that's not true.
Addiction affects millions of lives, the
individuals and their families, every
day. It steals thousands of lives every
year through automobile accidents as
well as overdoses. Over 90% of the
people in jail or prison are there
because of drugs or alcohol, as a
result of being under the influence,
possession, or crimes to support their
addiction. This epidemic is out of
control.
Addiction is an epidemic throughout
the U.S. today and it holds no
boundaries on age, race, gender or
financial standing. We seem to picture
that only homeless people are the
ones affected, but that's not true.
Addiction affects millions of lives, the
individuals and their families, every
day. It steals thousands of lives every
year through automobile accidents as
well as overdoses. Over 90% of the
people in jail or prison are there
because of drugs or alcohol, as a
result of being under the influence,
possession, or crimes to support their
addiction. This epidemic is out of
control.
CONTACT US AT: Center of Hope Inc. 15590 59th St. N. Clearwater, FL 33760 (727)729-8399 Pastors Dale and Vicki Hendry pastordale@clearwaterdreamcenter.com The Center of Hope is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. |
Those in the 1st phase of the program have
class at 730 AM, then work duties and study
time after lunch. They also have personal
study of completing their Biblical
Foundations workbooks. All clients have a
meeting every night in Phase I.Those in the
2nd and 3rd phases work a full-time job and
pay a weekly fee for being at the Center.
They also are responsible for completing
two more workbooks. Accountability is
important; all residents sign-out when
leaving the property indicating destination.
Dinner is served at about 5PM.
class at 730 AM, then work duties and study
time after lunch. They also have personal
study of completing their Biblical
Foundations workbooks. All clients have a
meeting every night in Phase I.Those in the
2nd and 3rd phases work a full-time job and
pay a weekly fee for being at the Center.
They also are responsible for completing
two more workbooks. Accountability is
important; all residents sign-out when
leaving the property indicating destination.
Dinner is served at about 5PM.
The Program
Those who wish to enter the program must
commit to the rules of the program. We ask
for a six month commitment, but encourage
residents to stay for a year. For the first 30
days residents are restricted to the property
except for going out with groups. We believe
the first 30 days is very crucial to their walk
with Christ.
All residents are responsible for attending
group meetings and church services, doing
appropriate chores and classwork. Upon
graduation we help residents in their move
back into society.
Residents also have an opportunity to attend
Beacon University classes in theology if they
wish.
Those who wish to enter the program must
commit to the rules of the program. We ask
for a six month commitment, but encourage
residents to stay for a year. For the first 30
days residents are restricted to the property
except for going out with groups. We believe
the first 30 days is very crucial to their walk
with Christ.
All residents are responsible for attending
group meetings and church services, doing
appropriate chores and classwork. Upon
graduation we help residents in their move
back into society.
Residents also have an opportunity to attend
Beacon University classes in theology if they
wish.
| Galatians 2:20 " I have been crucified with Christ: it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." |
About the area
Clearwater is located in Pinellas County, in the west-central part of Florida
known as the Tampa Bay Area. Nearby cities include St. Petersburg, Pinellas
Park, and Largo. Tampa is in Hillsborough County, just across the bay. While
the area is known for tourism, and a great deal of business is related to that,
there is also a substantial amount of manufacturing and other business.
Clearwater is located in Pinellas County, in the west-central part of Florida
known as the Tampa Bay Area. Nearby cities include St. Petersburg, Pinellas
Park, and Largo. Tampa is in Hillsborough County, just across the bay. While
the area is known for tourism, and a great deal of business is related to that,
there is also a substantial amount of manufacturing and other business.
| www.clearwaterdreamcenter.com This site replaces www.centerofhopecdc.org as the website for Center of Hope. |
| OUR MISSION The vision of the Center of Hope is to reach out to a hurting community with practical ministries that not only fulfill the needs, but heal the wounds from the past or, in some cases, the present. We have the mission of reaching out to the hurting, broken, and addicted of the Tampa Bay area through Christian discipleship homes. |
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CLASSES
The classes we provide at the Center of Hope
are life changing if residents choose to apply
them to their lives. Classes include topics
such as inner healing, dealing with broken
relationships, rejection, and forgiveness.
We teach giving back to others and are
required to attend outreaches as well as give
back 60 or more community hours.
The classes we provide at the Center of Hope
are life changing if residents choose to apply
them to their lives. Classes include topics
such as inner healing, dealing with broken
relationships, rejection, and forgiveness.
We teach giving back to others and are
required to attend outreaches as well as give
back 60 or more community hours.
Saturdays is our time to give back. We
volunteer half the day to working around the
ministry or on an outreach. Visiting time is
from 12-4 on Saturday or Sunday.
volunteer half the day to working around the
ministry or on an outreach. Visiting time is
from 12-4 on Saturday or Sunday.
RESULTS
We have an 85% success rate if the client
completes the 5 phases of the program, which
takes 12 months.
Over the past four years we have helped over
400 men and women. They have regained
meaningful full time work, being productive parts
of society. Many have been reunited with
families. Many have attended Bible College and
5 are in full time ministry. Over 100 people have
been baptized.
We have an 85% success rate if the client
completes the 5 phases of the program, which
takes 12 months.
Over the past four years we have helped over
400 men and women. They have regained
meaningful full time work, being productive parts
of society. Many have been reunited with
families. Many have attended Bible College and
5 are in full time ministry. Over 100 people have
been baptized.
| A Day at the Center of Hope |
| Center of Hope Inc. Clearwater FL Pastor Dale Hendry Pres. Pastor Vicki Hendry Co- Pres. Pastor David Tristani Dir. Pastor Vennie Talley Dir. Sol Pitchon Dir. Dr. Kenneth Boaz Dir For information from the FL Dept. of State go to: sunbiz.org |
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At 7PM, Monday through Friday, all
residents meet again for an hour of
Christian teaching, often with volunteer
speakers. On Friday evening there are
small-group meetings (similar to 12 step).
Curfew is at 10PM for all residents every
night.
residents meet again for an hour of
Christian teaching, often with volunteer
speakers. On Friday evening there are
small-group meetings (similar to 12 step).
Curfew is at 10PM for all residents every
night.
Weekdays begin with devotions at 6AM in
the sanctuary. All residents gather for 30
minutes of prayer and bible reading,
followed by breakfast.
the sanctuary. All residents gather for 30
minutes of prayer and bible reading,
followed by breakfast.
| Discipleship Package We offer a special package to those who can afford it. 90 days of Christian discipleship and counseling. Client will work on property and are required to finish all the same assignments as everyone else. The price includes all fees including room and board. If the client decides to stay on the normal weekly fees will apply. Pkg. Fee $2500.00 |
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| A recent Awareness Night the Center hosted at Countryside Christian Center |
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