mom@shiloh Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Someone I know has expressed interest in this. I vaguely remember some scandals tied to the organization that began this program. Many years ago I knew people involved with this and I was uncomfortable with many things related to it. Is that all in the past and is this a legit program now or am I right to wave red flags on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Wave that red flag repeatly on this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Depends on how much cult involvement one wants I suppose. My recommendation is to stay away from handsy Bill Gothard and his ilk as much as possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianne-TX Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 We have been in this for 4 years and have had no issues with any past things. The leadership at ALERT is focused on raising up men who are ready to serve, lead and help in times of emergency and tragedy along with sharing the love and hope in Christ. We are not and have never been ATI or IBLP or anything like that. We are only in ALERT and they are excellent, in our opinion and in our experience. Our oldest son has been to the LTC training and it was wonderful for spiritual growth and growth in necessary skills for rescue, help and service. Their focus book for that training was by John MacArthur, not the ATI or IBLP resources only. It's a solid program that continues further training and the feedback from those that hire ALERT Academy graduates is only superior. Don't judge a program by it's acquaintances always. I can vouch for this program and I would be the first one to be honest, even though we are associated with it. I don't want my children exposed to dangerous things, but this hasn't proven to be anything like that and I'd be the first to exit if there were any future problems. It's only been a positive and strengthening association for us because it also strengthens the father/son relationship, too, because the Dad's do it, too. It helps if you can be a part of a formed local group that meets consistently, like what a scouting or Trail Life group would do. You can ask ALERT for groups in your area or find out how to form one of your own. I think it takes at least 3 families, but I'm not sure. We've been a part of the same group for 4 years and we don't even attend the church that has the group. They've always been welcoming and warm because we are focused on the what matters...Christ, growing strong and loving men who are well prepared to serve and lead and help in times of crisis as well as in daily life and strengthening the father/son relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianne-TX Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 We have been in this for 4 years and have had no issues with any past things. The leadership at ALERT is focused on raising up men who are ready to serve, lead and help in times of emergency and tragedy along with sharing the love and hope in Christ. We are not and have never been ATI or IBLP or anything like that. We are only in ALERT and they are excellent, in our opinion and in our experience. Our oldest son has been to the LTC training and it was wonderful for spiritual growth and growth in necessary skills for rescue, help and service. Their focus book for that training was by John MacArthur, not the ATI or IBLP resources only. It's a solid program that continues further training and the feedback from those that hire ALERT Academy graduates is only superior. Don't judge a program by it's acquaintances always. I can vouch for this program and I would be the first one to be honest, even though we are associated with it. I don't want my children exposed to dangerous things, but this hasn't proven to be anything like that and I'd be the first to exit if there were any future problems. It's only been a positive and strengthening association for us because it also strengthens the father/son relationship, too, because the Dad's do it, too. It helps if you can be a part of a formed local group that meets consistently, like what a scouting or Trail Life group would do. You can ask ALERT for groups in your area or find out how to form one of your own. I think it takes at least 3 families, but I'm not sure. We've been a part of the same group for 4 years and we don't even attend the church that has the group. They've always been welcoming and warm because we are focused on the what matters...Christ, growing strong and loving men who are well prepared to serve and lead and help in times of crisis as well as in daily life and strengthening the father/son relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I know there are posts on Recovering Grace about ALERT if you or your friend want to see what people who have left Gothard have to say about it. And it is part of IBLP, so if one wants to know where your money and support goes and to whom, they may want to look into the parent organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom@shiloh Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 I appreciate the honest feedback. Thank you both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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