Today I would like to give you an overview of Bridge one in our Bridge to Life program. Bridge one is taught by Jim Odom. Jim’s full time job is managing the Bride to Life program.

Bridge one, which is the orientation bridge, is 4 weeks long with classes Monday through Friday. While there is an emphasis on anger management, it also includes emphasis on character, scripture verses, and Bible reading. Those in bridge one are restricted to the mission for 30 days. They are all given tee shirts with the BTL logo and are required to wear them daily. These shirts helps to identify them from others in the men’s center. Each client is monitored to ensure they take part in all bridge activities.

This bridge might be considered the toughest bridge in that it’s where the rubber meets the road or so to speak. Making a decision to change your life style is one thing but then to actually begin to work on that goal many times becomes a very difficult task. With that in mind, Jim and his entire team show a great deal of love and patience with those men to do everything in their power to help them succeed.

Next week Bridge two