Welcome To The
AVODAH SPIRITUAL RESPITE KAIKOURA
Men’s Christian Spiritual Respite : Avodah Charitable Trust
We are a ministry arm of Vineyard Church in Kaikoura delivering a Men's Christian Spiritual program to those wishing to make life changes by taking timeout for healing and growth with a loving relationship in Jesus Christ. We are set on a 15-acre farm 9km north of Kaikoura where Vineyard Church is based. The program consists of Spirituality groups, bible study, recovery groups, community-based groups, gardening/farm work. Also, the program has an outdoor component of deep-sea fishing, hunting, cray fishing, surf casting, diving and eeling.
While residing with Avoda Spiritual Respite, residents participate in weekly scheduled programs encouraging spiritual growth combined with a 12-step program and active engagement within the community. The program requires total absence from non-prescribed drugs and alcohol and full participation.
To apply for a placement please send a confidential referral form to our administration team. (CLICK HERE)
Our Mission
( Sowing Into)
To transform lives through the love and strength of Jesus. To help whaiora walk in truth and to fulfil their God given purpose through their natural gifting and callings as they develop their faith walk. To build on a heart relation with Jesus Christ and to trust in the relationship. To impact the community with loving acts, showing the love of Jesus to all.
Our Vision
(The Fruits)
Having whaiora break free of negative cyclic behaviorisms, while feeling loved, accepted, and strong enough to succeed. To break down the culture of lies to self and others and realizing their true potential. To learn how to maintain a loving relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, worship, thoughts, and actions. To have whaiora looking outward and being the light in their community.
To have observers come to the realization that through Jesus we transform.
