MEN & WOMEN WHO’VE FOUND FREEDOM THROUGH SET FREE MINISTRIES
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Hear from others who have found freedom in Christ
Find Real Freedom
“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed”
-John 8:36
If you are a prisoner to depression, pornography, anger, bitterness, or any other power that has control over your life – we can help. In Christ you can find real freedom and healing.
Freedom Appointments
Complete & Submit a Freedom Appointment Form
We expect 100%, complete and brutal honesty. In short, think deeply about who you are and why you are pursuing freedom.
Schedule your Freedom Appointment
You'll receive a phone call from our staff to coordinate details for your all-day Freedom Appointment with a team of trained volunteers specially assembled to meet your needs.
Come as you are
Attend your Freedom Appointment as you are. This means there's no need for pretending or hiding behind a mask. Be honest, transparent and vulnerable. God will do the rest.
Enjoy your newfound Freedom in Christ
We know that your Freedom Appointment is only the beginning. Through your new freedom, God will work incredible things in and through you for His glory!
Freedom by the Numbers
Over 400 Freedom Appointments are completed annually, transforming lives, marriages and communities through the power of Jesus.
Global evangelism efforts have resulted over 4,000 decisions for Christ in 2021.
Weekly domestic ministry programs include Bible studies, ministry with inmates at Kent County Jail (in partnership with Forgotten Man Ministries), and ministry at SFM for men addicted to pornography utilizing The Conquer Series.
Set Others Free
Set Free Ministries is completely donor funded. There are no fees charged, assuring every hurting person has complete access to the Healer, Jesus Christ. Because of this, your financial support is crucial. It allows all three ministry branches to reach tens of thousands of individuals around the world with the message of freedom and hope.
35%
Domestic & Warriors Set Free Programs
59%
International Programs
6%
Administration & Development
God at Work
"I wanted to make a commitment to God with my heart, mind, body, and soul. Above all, I want His will for my life and to guide me through life step by step down the path He has for me. This was the new beginning of giving my life over to Jesus and letting Him live through me. This means letting him change me from the inside out. "
- John
Depressed
Depression literally means to press something down. Pushing down emotions and not expressing them or dealing with them leads to emotional depression. We walk with those in depression and help them connect with the Ultimate Healer, Jesus Christ.
Abused
If you have suffered from the abuse of another person, it is not your fault and there is hope. Dealing with the pain of abuse can be a long road of healing. We have staff and volunteers who have abuse in their past and will be able to guide you in overcoming the pain of abuse.
Suicidal
Suicide touches every type of person in every walk of life. Thoughts of suicide are often present in our deepest darkest times. Dealing with the pain that leads to those times is key to overcoming a problem with suicide. There is hope. Set Free can show you the hope when you are broken hearted.
Hopeless
Experiencing terrible news or life changing events can damage our hope for the future. We can show you true hope and excitement for what God has in store for you in your life
Is This You?
Addicted
Many times an addiction is a symptom of another issue that has not been resolved. Pain that is not properly examined and processed can lead to acting out in ways that lead to addiction in many forms. We walk with those dealing with addiction and help them connect with God, who has the power and authority to break all addictions.
Angry
Anger is a God given emotion against injustice. Even Jesus got angry. Remaining angry is where the trouble comes in. Forgiveness and peace can be experience if you follow biblical lessons for anger.
Alone
Feeling alone is often coupled with depression or anxiety. We are never truly alone. Connecting with God and others will help defeat feelings of loneliness.
Afraid
Fear is a common symptom of another issues that have not been resolved. Addressing past issues and seeking the ultimate healer, Jesus Christ, will help you overcome fears that you are experiencing.
Services
Freedom Appointments
A Freedom Appointment is a 4 - 6 hour meeting with 2 trained volunteers who will lead you through the steps to freedom in Christ.
Marriage Counseling
Biblical marriage counseling is provided by Pastor Arnie Dykstra. The Biblical principles and truths guide and help the couple to resolve the issues within their marriage.
Crisis Appointments
We offer appointments to meet with Staff members to talk through crisis situations.
Warriors Set Free
Warriors Set Free is Veteran to Veteran encouragement and mentoring. Veterans have a common understanding in dealing with issues from a military past and current life struggles.
Jail Ministry
In partnership with Forgotten Man Ministries, SFM staff enters Kent County Jail to encourage and support those who are incarcerated and hurting spiritually.
Conquers Group
The Conquer Series is a powerful discipleship-based group that is transforming the lives of men around the world. The series contains Biblical teaching and proven principles to help men conquer porn and walk in freedom.
Freedom Appointment
We are pleased to hear that you desire to have a Freedom Appointment using the Steps to Freedom in Christ. In order to prepare for an appointment, please take note of the following:
• Complete the Freedom Appointment Form, attached below, as completely and accurately as possible and return to Set Free Ministries in order to process your request. This information will be shared only with your prayer team that will be assisting during your freedom appointment.
NOTE: Any information that you share will be guarded with the strictest confidentiality.
• Please plan on at least a five-hour block of time to complete the process in one appointment. We suggest you bring a lunch. Coffee and water are provided.
• Prepare yourself with prayer and God’s Word. It would be good to study the verses that correspond to the Who Am I? Statements (found in both Victory Over the Darkness and the Bondage Breaker).
We always have an encourager and a prayer partner involved in each Freedom Appointment. They have been through special training to meet the requirements for a freedom appointment.
Please indicate what day(s) work best for you and we will try to schedule accordingly. Freedom Appointments are facilitated on Mondays through Thursdays starting at 9:00 am.
It is not unusual to experience increased spiritual oppression before an appointment. The enemy does not want you to experience the fullness of freedom, but God assures you that you have authority to resist those possible attacks in Jesus’ name (James 4:7; 1 John 4:4b). We will be in prayer with and for you. It may be helpful to read or review the books Victory Over the Darkness and/or The Bondage Breaker by Neil Anderson. The process that we will use can be found in chapter 13 of The Bondage Breaker. Invisible War by Chip Ingram is another excellent book to read or review to help you better understand spiritual warfare.
It will be an honor for us to serve you in this way and to be part of what Christ is doing and will continue to do in your life. We look forward to meeting with you soon!
