A proposed Christ-centered initiative
House on the Rock is a proposed four-phase wilderness and life-development program for young men from hard places—built on Jesus Christ and shaped by His teaching in the Sermon on the Mount.
Concept in development — not yet accepting applications or donations.
Our foundation
With the help of the true and living God and by the power of the Holy Spirit, our mission is to help disadvantaged young men in Northern Colorado discover their identity in Jesus Christ and build the skills, relationships, and resilience needed for a full and purposeful life.
We believe the God of the Bible is true; that Jesus Christ is His only begotten Son; that Jesus died and rose again; and that through Him we have access to our Father in heaven. Prayer, Scripture, the leading of the Holy Spirit, and the teaching of Jesus—especially the Sermon on the Mount—are intended to guide the culture and work of House on the Rock.
Hear the words of Jesus. Put them into practice. Build on the rock.
Who we hope to serve
The proposed program is intended for young men, generally ages 18 to 25, who want change and need a stable foundation, trustworthy relationships, and practical support.
Participants may have aged out of foster care, been involved with the justice system, faced addiction or mental-health challenges, experienced abuse or neglect, or simply grown up without a healthy family structure or positive role model.
Each potential participant would receive a clear explanation of the program, its Christian foundation, what it offers, and what it requires before freely choosing whether to enter and sign a participation covenant.
The program would meet each man as an individual, understand the barriers behind him, define what a healthy future looks like for him, and build a realistic plan forward.
The whole-person approach
Lasting change takes more than one class or one good week. House on the Rock is designed to bring spiritual, mental, physical, relational, and practical growth into one coordinated journey.
Scripture, prayer, discipleship, identity in Christ, and a healthy biblical worldview.
Individualized care plans and access to qualified clinical support when needed.
Exercise, nutrition, outdoor challenge, healthy routines, and responsible medical oversight.
Budgeting, household management, communication, discipline, trust, and work readiness.
A practical route toward college, vocational training, a skilled trade, or meaningful employment.
Mentors, team accountability, healthier family connections, social skills, and animal-assisted experiences.
The four-phase journey
Each phase builds on the last, with responsibility and independence increasing over time.
Wilderness foundation
The most demanding phase begins in the wild. Teams learn resilience, accountability, and cooperation while staff work with each participant to understand his history, barriers, strengths, and definition of success.
Identity & faith
With improved living conditions, participants focus on knowing God, understanding their identity in Jesus Christ, and discovering their S.H.A.P.E.—spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality, and experiences.
Life launch
Each man follows an education or vocational path, learns practical life skills, works, saves money, and prepares to transition into the wider community. Teams are encouraged to reach graduation together.
Lifelong connection
House on the Rock is envisioned as a lasting community. Graduates would continue to receive the encouragement, celebration, mentoring, and help a healthy family offers its members through every season of life.
A sustainable funding vision
A proposed hunting, fishing, and retreat center on the property would create earned revenue to help support the young men’s program.
Business projections, property requirements, pricing, licensing, and the legal relationship between the ranch and nonprofit remain to be developed and professionally reviewed.
Organization & leadership
The proposed program uses a disciplined, military-style chain of command to keep roles, logistics, expectations, and accountability clear. The leadership team would remain small, and every role would work under the organization’s statement of faith and applicable professional standards.
Commanding Officer: accountable for the full program and responsible to the board.
Executive Officer: communicates the commander’s intent and coordinates department leaders, resources, and execution.
Mental Health Director: oversees clinical care and individualized plans within professional scope and licensing.
Director of Social Work: guides therapeutic programs, education, social skills, vocational preparation, and transition planning.
Direct-Care Team: up to four staff members support day-to-day life and implement approved plans and procedures.
Senior Pastor: provides spiritual direction, discipleship, and care for participants and staff.
Fitness Director: leads exercise and supports nutrition education.
Chief Medical Officer: oversees first aid, medication procedures, and infirmary operations within professional scope.
Head Chef: directs kitchen operations and safe, nourishing meal service.
Founding board
From vision to responsible launch
Before serving participants, the concept will need rigorous planning, qualified partners, appropriate approvals, and a dependable financial foundation.
Governance & legal structureFinalize nonprofit formation, tax-exempt strategy, board policies, insurance, and legal review.
Safety & professional careEstablish safeguarding, emergency, medication, clinical, staffing, and background-check protocols.
Property & permissionsConfirm site feasibility, zoning, land use, wilderness operations, accessibility, licenses, and permits.
Program design & partnershipsValidate community need and build referral, education, vocational, faith, and healthcare partnerships.
Financial proofComplete startup costs, operating budget, projections, fundraising plan, and Ranch on the Rock feasibility.
The long view
The long-term vision is to establish a strong and sustainable Northern Colorado program, learn what truly works, and one day replicate the complete model across America and beyond.