Every conversion is a miracle! Jaython, Casey, Emil and Willie are God’s miracles. Here’s why: Last month was a special time for Drug Alternative Program. Our pastor, Dr. Carlton Byrd, conducted a Spring Revival at the Oakwood University Church. Clients Jaython Betterton and Casey Steich were baptized. It was indeed a “High Day in Zion.”
Dear Family Member: The expansion of Drug Alternative Program to Alabama has altered from our original plan of facilitating Substance Abuse Support Groups at Oakwood University and the Oakwood Church. To our surprise, God had a lot more in store than we ever expected, but, we are following His blueprint and what a blessing it
In January our Oakwood University Overcomer’s Support Group reconvened after a two-month visit at DAP Headquarters in California. The students were glad to see their peers and us together again! We introduced them to the Drug Alternative Program clients, Jaython Betterton and Casey Steich. They shared their testimonies with the group and the students were
Dear Family Member: We are so grateful for your prayers and the financial support you are sending so DAP can expand. It is a lot of work. A huge challenge, but one we have undertaken with God leading us every step of the way. This is why our team is zipping around like hummingbirds. Cliff
December 15, 2018 Dear Family Member: Over 30 years ago, God laid on our hearts the burning desire to assist young men who found themselves in the clutches of addiction. When we first shared our plans to begin a ministry with family and close friends, their immediate question was this: “Why in the world would
Dear Family Member: At Drug Alternative Program, we love the Christmas season. It’s a time of joy and fellowship with family and friends. But this time of year is also a time for sharing. And we are inviting you to please help us, as we daily, through the power of Jesus, change lives. As you
Family Member, Thanksgiving is a time of joyful celebration, yet also a time of reflection on the blessings each of you have received. While making your holiday plans and reflecting on all the things you have to be thankful for, it’s also a time to think about those who are less fortunate. Those who we
Dear Family Member: Last month, we were excited to see the returning students in our Oakwood Overcomers Support Group. We kept in touch during the summer, but we missed our one-on-one meetings. By building close relationships last school year, we all sensed that ‘we are family.’ And as campus parents, we help our ‘sons and
Dear Family Member: God has blessed this ministry far beyond our greatest expectations. In 1985, we knew God had a two-fold purpose for our lives – marriage and the birth of Drug Alternative Program. After only two years of marriage, we started the ministry by facilitating a drug support group in our Grand Terrace home.