Do I have to do the training in order?

Yes. You must do the four (4) trainings in order because of the sequential nature of the material.

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Why is the training spread out over 3 months?

We can only absorb and apply so much in one setting. We believe you need time to process what you learn and have time to put the “tools” to work in your life to truly benefit from what you experience in the training.  As you progress through the weekend “journeys”, you also will participate in a weekly follow up to give you more information about the training tools and coaching from your leaders in how to apply them to real life situations.  

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Why is Grace Adventure so expensive?

The tuition for Grace Adventure includes all hotel expenses, most meals and the curriculum of the training.  We truly are “non profit”.  All of our staff serve as volunteers and so none of the tuition cost go to cover salaries.  Our lead team operate in a “virtual office” setting and so none of the tuition goes to pay for office space or staff.  The per hour cost of the training is less than $10.00 per hour.  Traditional counseling fees are between $50.00 and $125.00 per hour.  Other Christian residential conferences often cost over $1,000.00 for a single weekend.

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Why do I have to stay in the hotel and have a roommate?

We have found that this is the most conducive arrangement to achieve maximum benefit from the training.  A great deal of the benefit of the training occurs outside of the training room during interaction with other participants.  It is also very helpful to be able to leave the distractions of daily living behind and concentrate fully on the focus of the workshop.

Sharing your hotel room with a roommate has obvious financial benefits.  Arrangements can be made for private accommodations, but the cost is significantly more.

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Are you affiliated with any religious organization?

We operate under the supervision of the board of Living Foundation Ministries, a Christian counseling and conference ministry.  We are not a church or affiliated with any specific denomination.  Our curriculum draws its basis from the truth of the Scriptures and is the guide for all that we do. 

We encourage our alumni to take what they learn at Grace Adventure and use it, in part, to better serve the body of Christ in their own local congregation.  We know that participants come to Grace Adventure at many different stages in their relationship with God.  We seek to meet them in that place and respect the factors that have brought them to that place.  We place no expectations on our participants as to their spiritual experience in the training.

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Is Kansas City the only place that Grace Adventure is offered?

Grace Adventure is only available in Kansas City.  We do have a sister organization, Grace Encounter, that is very similar to Grace Adventure that serves the mid-Missouri area.  More information about that ministry is available on their website, www.graceencounter.org.

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Are you an addiction rehabilitation or anger management program?

Grace Adventure is NOT specifically an addictions rehabilitation or anger management program.  It does, however, address the issues that often drive people to find escape or release in addictions or that drive angry behavior.  Individuals with these issues find the training very helpful in directing them to a new path. We do require sobriety from all participants within the training environment.  Use of non-prescription, “street” drugs or alcohol during the workshop would be grounds for dismissal from the workshop. 

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Will my insurance pay for the training?

In most cases insurance will not pay for the training.   

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Is this marriage counseling?  Do you encourage couples to attend together?

Grace Adventure is a workshop that focuses on individual issues.  But we are aware that as people grow and heal, they usually become better spouses.   It is often the “baggage” we bring into marriage that creates conflict and failure in the relationship.  We often see marriages move in a new and more positive direction as a result of the work the individual spouses do in the workshop.  Grace Adventure also creates an environment that allows people to take a look at themselves and to accept accountability for how they might contribute to or contaminate the relationship. 

We strongly encourage spouses to attend together if possible.  It can be challenging to be in the same training as your spouse, however, it can be a great benefit as well.  The benefit of the training is not lost, however, if the couple chooses to attend separately.

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Is Grace Adventure better than counseling? 

Grace Adventure is distinctly different from traditional counseling, but is complementary to it.  The distinctives of Grace Adventure versus counseling are:

What is experience-based training?

Experience-based training means you learn by experiencing it rather than just hearing a lecture or sitting and taking notes.  It’s a “hands-on” workshop and is very interactive with other participants. When you have completed the workshop, you have actually done the work rather than just learning how to do the work.

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Alumni I talk to seem so secretive -what’s that about?

We require strict confidentiality from both participants and leaders.  This is not to maintain secrecy, but rather to create a safe place for people to experience the training and do the work they need to do.  All participants are free to share their own experiences in the workshop, but agree to not share anything that others have shared. 

Participants are asked to not share the specific dynamics of the exercises.  This is not to hide anything, but rather to preserve the freshness and spontaneity of the training experience. The intent is not to keep secrets, but for everyone to get the most of their experience.  If you have specific questions about what will be covered in the workshops, please see the “What happens at a workshop?” page or feel free to contact us via the email contact page .

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Is Grace Adventure a cult or some “New Age” thing?

Grace Adventure is NOT a cult nor is it in any way “New Age”.  While “chapter and verse” are not quoted in the workshop presentation, the curriculum is purposefully based on the patterns and truth of the Word of God.  A cult would tend to pull you away from sound doctrine and twist your beliefs about life.  A cult would also be coercive or manipulative.  Grace Adventure never requires a participant to do something they genuinely do not want to do and tailors the training experience to the life situation of each individual participant.  Our stated purpose is to encourage holiness and Christlikeness in the lives of all participants. 

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What do I need to bring to the training?

You will need to bring comfortable casual clothing. The temperature in the hotel is often difficult to control; therefore, a light jacket or sweater is helpful.  Bring snacks for breaks so you can take care of yourself.  You can include a swimsuit if you so desire and whatever normal personal care supplies you typically need.  Make sure to bring and take your prescription medications. There will be no cameras allowed in the training room, but you might want one for taking pictures outside the room. You will also need money for a few meals and some miscellaneous items.

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Can I just do Journey 1?

You can, however, you will be left with many open-ended questions because there are many more exercises that build upon the experiences of Journey 1.  The training is set up as a unified whole, broken down into four weekend “journeys.”  In order to experience the full benefit, all four training weekends, plus the eight week follow up should be completed.

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How is Grace Adventure different from other training programs?

Grace Adventure is a non-profit ministry that helps participants see themselves as God sees them.  We deal with you on your journey and do not compare your journey to anyone else’s.  You are not required to promote Grace Adventure if you attend.  Participants are never coerced nor required to espouse a particular viewpoint.  We promote an atmosphere of love and acceptance and like to have fun and enjoy life. We focus on tools and skills for life that you have the opportunity to practice to gain proficiency.  Most find them to greatly improve the quality of their life.  We do not market other products to you, nor will you be pushed to take part in the ongoing activities of the Grace Adventure community.