Re:Start

An Initiative of MST

We provide a pathway for Christian leaders who have committed moral failure to experience repentance, renewal, and restoration.

"Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself." - Galatians 6:1

What Is It?

Re:Start is an initiative of several ministries partnering together to help facilitate the restoration of Christian workers who have been involved in sin of a sexual nature, also known as moral misconduct. The purpose is to present a process that provides the opportunity for restoration to take place on the field, instead of sending people home: restoration rather than punishment, healing rather than hiding.

The Issue

When it comes to light that Christian workers have engaged in sin of a sexual nature ministries and organizations may find themselves inadequately equipped in how to process misconduct amongst staff. The opportunity for such failure is plenty and sadly this issue is one that has been hidden or ignored for far too long. We believe there is a need for a comprehensive model of restoration that is Biblical, compassionate and thorough.

Our Desire

No one has to be sent home with limited resources and/or limited help. Our desire is to see all people who choose moral misconduct walk into the light, repent of their sin(s), and begin a process of renewal thereby leading to restoration in their faith, their families and their ministries. We believe this is best done through authenticity, honesty, and vulnerability with a core group of trusted individuals as well as within community.

The Process

We envision the process of support consisting of repentance, renewal, and restoration.

Repentance: The Immediate

Repentance is shown when the person who has sinned has agreed to commit to a process of restoration in their life (i.e. a 12-18 month process).

Renewal: The Intermediate

Renewal includes addressing the core issues that led to moral misconduct through meeting with a trained counselor, spiritual mentors, and appropriate peer support.

Restoration: The Long-Term

Restoration is brought through continual accountability and ultimately a life transformation. We believe that through repentance, renewal, and restoration that we can see those who have fallen into moral misconduct step into a new life of Godly living in accordance with Scripture.

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Our Blog

Here we share examples from our own journey towards greater purity and spiritual wholeness so that your own path is just a little bit easier.

Real Men Pursuing Purity

Throughout human history, there has been a constant war between truth and deceit, and as human beings created in the image of God, we find ourselves right smack in the middle of this ongoing battle. Whether we look to the …

Real Men Pursuing Purity

Lust: just one small word can convey intense images, emotions, and memories. Many times, these can be sinful. And because they may be sinful, we have been taught to see lust as a primarily negative thing. But before we see …

Real Men Pursuing Purity

For a long time in my life, self-control has felt like nothing more than others trying to control me and drain my life of all kinds of fun, enjoyment, and amazing life-long memories. However, I soon found out that my …

Resources

Our resources are created from a foundation of spiritual truth and practical experience, to help you as you pursue Biblical purity and wholeness in your daily life.