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How It All Started...

My Transformation

I am a changed man from the inside out. I can not take credit for this feat; my wonderful Savior, Jesus Christ, led me from the darkness of grave addictions to the light of His Holy Spirit. On September 8th 2003, I entered the Seattle Metro branch of Teen Challenge, a one year discipleship program available to persons battling alcohol and/or drug addictions. While in the program, my habits were radically changed. Being friends with the Marlboro man, smoking marijuana, using cocaine and getting drunk as often as possible were no longer my desires. The Lord transformed my destructive thought process and freed me to pursue His plans for my life, which are infinitely more rewarding! I graduated the program as a new creation! 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “What this means is that those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life has begun.”

The Story

I knew the Lord had called me to a life in ministry, but did not know what direction He was leading me. I continued serving at the Seattle Metro Teen Challenge for about 4 years, working first as an Intern, then as an Assistant Program Director, Education Coordinator, Work Coordinator, and Development Coordinator. On April 18, 2008, I married my best friend, Amy. Once married, I felt it prudent to make education a priority so I resigned from Seattle Metro Teen Challenge to head back to college and finish my degree.

The Need

The shift gave my wife and I a broader perspective, allowing us to spot a trend affecting students from both Teen Challenge and other in-patient programs. The atmosphere that men are desperate to escape from when they enter a drug or alcohol program is waiting for them when they return home after graduation; making relapse difficult to avoid. After my graduation, I was particularly blessed to have family in the area, waiting to support me and help me stay accountable; many men do not have that. For men to succeed in the long run, it is imperative that they have a supportive, Godly home to live in after graduating from their respective program.

God’s Timing

Seeing this, Amy and I sensed God’s call to provide Christ centered homes for men who have completed their program and we officially started ABSOLUTE Ministries. We filed for “Non-Profit” status with the IRS and had a response within 30 days! Our Accountant was shocked to see it approved so quickly, but we know that God’s timeline isn’t dictated by the IRS. Our vision is to have 3 – 6 homes in the next decade- serving men, women and broken families.

The ABSOLUTE House

We have outlined a discipleship program for those who enter the ABSOLUTE House, including a curriculum that will continue to solidify their foundation in Christ. The only eligibility requirements are satisfactory completion of a “program” and a desire to live a life centered on Jesus. They will reside with other men, sharing a room, paying tuition, completing their curriculum and working an outside job. This semi-structured environment will facilitate their transition into the responsibilities of healthy living after a recovery program. The ABSOLUTE House will allow men to build a network of supportive friends and develop relationships in the church, while continuing in a discipleship curriculum. The Lord is faithful and we trust him to continue leading us every step of the way.

ABSOLUTE Board

ABSOLUTE Partners

In John 10:10, Jesus tells us “The thief’s purpose is to steal, kill, and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” Each year, a host of men emerge from recovery programs having found this very fullness. With the Lord’s aid, our desire is to stave off the thief and deepen their relationship with Jesus. Will you please commit to pray that lives will be changed through ABSOLUTE Ministries? Will you also consider partnering with us financially to meet this need? For a few dollars a month, you can help provide a home that will secure life-change in men whom Jesus has saved from addiction, just like he saved me.

JESUS is ABSOLUTE,

Cameron Birk
President
ABSOLUTE Ministries