Programs
Long-Term Recovery Program
A structured path of spiritual growth, recovery, responsibility, and preparation for independent life.
After Bootcamp
Built for Lasting Change
After completing the 28-Day Spiritual Bootcamp, men and women who are ready to continue their journey enter the Long-Term Recovery Program: a structured path toward lasting transformation.
The program typically lasts 12 to 18 months, and every resident must complete at least one full year before graduating. During that time, residents are challenged to grow in faith, character, discipline, knowledge, and leadership.
The goal is not simply to stop destructive behavior. It is to help residents become stable, spiritually grounded, productive people prepared to live with purpose. As they progress, they take on more responsibility, reach clearly defined milestones, and build the habits and skills needed for work, relationships, service, and long-term success.
The Long-Term Program at a Glance
A Clear Path of Progress
Earned, Not Automatic
The long-term program uses a military-style rank structure to create clear expectations, visible progress, and meaningful accountability. After Bootcamp, each resident begins as a Recruit and advances through the ranks from E-1 to E-9.
Advancement is earned, and residents may move up no more than one rank every three weeks. The structure shows residents that growth happens step by step, reinforces discipline and consistency, and gives staff a practical way to measure development over time.
Transformation is not a one-time decision. It is a daily process of growth, obedience, and perseverance, and the rank system helps make sure progress is real, measurable, and sustained.
Requirements for Advancement
To advance from Recruit through E-9, residents complete:
- 12-step recovery work
- Bible study
- Faith-based reading
- Life-skills courses
- Community outreach
- Five Battle Verses memorized per rank
To Graduate
Reach E-9 and complete at least one full year in the program. Graduation reflects sustained growth, not short-term compliance.
Battle Verses
Scripture for the Hard Moments
Scripture plays a central role in recovery at Warriors Center. As residents advance through the ranks, they memorize specific passages known as Battle Verses, chosen because they speak to the spiritual battles residents face in recovery: temptation, discouragement, anger, and fear.
Each rank requires five Battle Verses. By the time a resident reaches E-9, they will have memorized fifty. These passages become tools they can rely on long after they leave, helping them meet life’s challenges with faith and wisdom.
The goal is not memorization for its own sake. It is for the truth of Scripture to shape residents’ thinking, strengthen their faith, and help them stand firm in difficult moments.
Spiritual Levels of Growth
Growth in Faith and Character
Alongside the ranks, residents progress through spiritual development levels. These help staff and residents measure not only changed behavior but real spiritual maturity.
The Beginning
Many residents arrive without a strong spiritual foundation. They begin exploring faith, studying Scripture, and building habits that support recovery and change.
A New Direction
The decision to accept Christ and pursue a new direction in life. Residents start applying biblical principles to their daily choices and relationships.
Growing Maturity
Residents deepen their understanding of Scripture and show consistency, discipline, and accountability in their daily lives.
Leadership
Residents set an example for others, mentoring newer residents and modeling the character and discipline Warriors Center seeks to build.
Work, Education, and Job Training
Preparing for Life Beyond the Program
As residents grow in faith and responsibility, they also prepare for independent life through practical training, education, and real work experience that rebuild stability and confidence.
Education
- Residents without a high school diploma can begin working toward their GED early in the program.
- Some pursue Bible training through Kineo Ministry Training Center.
- Others enroll in college courses through the Memphis College of Urban and Theological Studies (MCUTS), offered through Union University, working toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree while continuing their recovery.
Work Experience
- Internal roles serving at the center.
- Hands-on job training with Lion Company, the Warriors Center construction company, in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, sheetrock, and general construction.
- Construction and life-skills training through our partnership with the If I Had a Hammer program, including foundational certifications that support future employment.
- Contract jobs with local partner companies, which often hire graduates full-time.
These opportunities build work history, confidence, and relationships that support a successful transition.
Graduation
The Beginning of a New Chapter
Graduation is a significant milestone. To be eligible, a resident must reach E-9 and complete at least one full year in the program. By then, they have completed months of recovery work, Bible study, spiritual mentoring, education, and job training, memorized Scripture, taken on leadership in the community, and shown the discipline and character that lasting change requires.
Graduation is not the end of the journey. Many graduates stay on to serve those who follow them into the program. Others move into employment, reconnect with family, pursue further education, or step into leadership in their communities.
Take the Next Step
See the Transformation for Yourself
The goal of Warriors Center is not simply sobriety but lasting transformation through faith, discipline, and community. Whether you are seeking help, exploring the program, or looking for ways to support the mission, we invite you to take the next step.