The pipeline at Tillerstead Sanctuary follows mercy and justice: every person is seen, every step is lawful, and no one is coerced.

1. Outreach & Intake

Street outreach, referrals from rehabs and detox centers, courts, and shelters lead people to intake. Assessments include safety, medical needs, and desire for recovery support.

2. Detox & Stabilization

Faith Frontier partners with licensed medical centers and detox facilities. The trust provides spiritual care, hospitality, and practical support while clinicians lead medical decisions.

3. Sanctuary Phase

Guests receive safe sleeping space, meals, basic clothing, and daily structure. Prayer and pastoral care are available to all, never forced on anyone.

4. Training Phase

Participants choose tracks in trades, agriculture, hospitality, facility maintenance, or administration. Workshops emphasize lawful jobsite practices, OSHA awareness, and craftsmanship.

5. Work Phase

Graduates step into paid employment at or above New Jersey minimum wage. Some roles include live-in worker suites as part of a transparent compensation package that complies with labor and housing law.

6. Graduation Phase

Participants exit with savings, help securing independent housing, job placement support, and alumni community connections.

If someone declines to participate

People who refuse services are treated with dignity. They are not forced into labor or belief. When possible, a small blessing bag — food, socks, basic hygiene items — is offered, and they are released peacefully.

Biblical roots

This model follows Matthew 25 hospitality and Luke 4 liberation. It offers Isaiah 58 rebuilding hope and John 15 fruit-bearing work. It is mercy without exploitation, rooted in faith and New Jersey law.

For the facility vision that holds this pipeline, read the Tillerstead Sanctuary masterplan.