Discover Life (www.discoverlifeministry.com) was officially launched with Patrick Hazard (www.patrickhazard.com and www.askthehaz.com) accepting the responsibility as director of the ministry. Discover Life's mission is to disciple people in the discovery of their identity, passion, and purpose. Discover Life Discipleship Ministry is housed at Huntersfield Christian Training Center (HCTC) located on Huntersfield Mountain (The Hill) in Prattsville, NY and is under the oversight of the HCTC board.
The Hazard family arrived on August 16th, 2014 and have been working diligently since.
Achievements in 2014.Below is a simple bullet list of the progress made here.
- The students strengthened their resolve to deepen their relationship with Jesus by embracing the Biblical concept of discipleship.
- The students who remained began the process of discipleship by considering the pre-requisites of discipleship and chose to accept them and continue.
- The students then continued their discipleship by considering the characteristics of discipleship and, after assessing their own lives, began the process of adjusting their will to Jesus' teachings.
- A Biblically based discipleship curriculum was formally adopted, further developed, and put in practice.
- A standard for intake/application was developed, communicated, and employed (http://www.discoverlifeministry.com/apply-now.html)
- A ministry handbook was written and distributed (http://www.discoverlifeministry.com/apply-now.html) that includes the rules, policies, and procedures for life on and off of "The Hill."
- A ministry resource website was published that provides information and important documentation (www.discoverlifeministry.com)
- A DL logo was created.
- DL literature was established and organized into information packets for public ministry awareness and distribution.
- DL is now in a consistent process of meeting new ministry leaders and making them aware of our ability to serve as a resource for their ministry.
- DL is now in a consistent process of meeting local and regional business leaders making them aware of our ability to serve as a resource for their local operations. Several local businesses have communicated their excitement of DL's existence and have encouraged DL to display literature in their business establishments.
- A standard for determining successful ministry progression was developed and employed.
- The students moved from the overlook apartments to the Hope House.
- Our doors were opened to men who were in need.
- DL students were able to visit and take part of an Encounter Weekend in New Hampshire.
- A detailed daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly schedule was adopted and employed that includes tasks, events, off-site travels (to feel and connect with people!!!), community nights, retreat travel, trainings, etc
- A subordinate leadership staff was trained and set in place.
- Organizational structure was created and communicated. Standards for placement within positions were formalized.
- Discover Life Community Services were established.
- DLCS leadership team was selected, trained, and set in place.
- A need for a formal Discover Life ministry preparation process was presented and is currently in the process of being developed (Discover Life Bible Institute - DLBI) resulting in the following
- Discover Life School of Discipleship was established
- Discover Life Schools of Theology and Missions/Ministry are currently being developed
- Background checks were done for all inductees, students, and leadership to ensure safety and comply with ethical standards.
- The students were officially engaged in the structured service plan of HCTC and its subordinate ministries as a specific and strategic means of teaching and healing through selfless service.
- Our first two men graduated in December.
- Our first budget was written for 2015.
- 2014 was closed with growth and excitement for 2015.
- Continued growth in Christ evident in the outworking characteristics obvious in the lives of the students.
- Completing the renovation of the Farm House
- Moving the DL students' living quarters from the Hope House to the Farm House
- An increase in fire wood production
- An increase in cattle population and field availability
- A successful garden
- An increase in inductees
- Increased awareness of ministry preparation opportunities for young Christians resulting in more students and mentors.
- Increased awareness of ministry existence and purposes to ministries across the region, state, and country resulting in a better understanding of the resource we can be for their ministry and ultimately, more inductees.
- Increased awareness of ministry existence to the public that results in an increase in private support and sponsorship of inductees and students
- The formal establishment and recognition of Discover Life Bible Institute (name is not yet decided).
- The formation of relationships with missions and ministries home and abroad that can serve as future placement of graduating students.
- The formation of relationships with regional businesses that can serve as future possibilities for employment of departing students.
- The formation of relationships with legal organizations that can serve as options for people who qualify and desire to be DL inductees rather than be incarcerated for non-violent crimes.
HCTC is registered as a 501-C3 Non-Profit organization. Discover Life is a subordinate entity of HCTC. Your giving and support of the continuing ministry here qualifies as a charitable tax donation. If you desire to support us, please mail all support to
Huntersfield Christian Training Center
251 Huntersfield Road
Prattsville, NY 12468
For more information on Huntersfield Christian Training Center, visit www.hctconline.org
For more information of Discover Life, visit www.discoverlifeministry.com
To contact Discover Life directly, feel free to call Patrick Hazard at 504 939 0978 or email Patrick here.
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