Loving Hands Ministries
Admissions
An application path that sets expectations before someone enters the program.
On this page
One conversation at a time
Admissions moves in a calm order — fit, process, expectations, handbook, campus, follow-up. When you are ready, the application is on its own secure page.
Who the program is for
Loving Hands serves men who are ready for a residential discipleship environment with daily structure, accountability, and staff guidance.
Men seeking structure
A residential discipleship environment for men ready to step into daily accountability and support.
Families and referrals
A calm starting point for parents, spouses, churches, and friends walking beside someone who needs help.
Church and community partners
A clear path for referrals, support, volunteer interest, and questions about a specific campus.
Expectations and commitments
Applicants and families should understand the daily commitments before moving forward.
Daily structure
Residents participate in consistent rhythms of prayer, work, meals, mentoring, and community life.
Accountability
The program is designed for men willing to accept guidance, responsibility, and honest follow-through.
Family communication
Families should know where questions go and what follow-up looks like after initial contact.
Handbook and application start
The handbook and application should work together: one helps families understand daily expectations, and the other starts a staff-reviewed admissions conversation.
Resident handbook
Read the handbook thoroughly before applying — it covers the daily rhythms, expectations, and commitments that shape program life, and applications are processed only after it has been read.
Application start
Start with the application or call intake if you need help deciding where to begin. After submitting, call intake within 48 hours so your application is processed.
Compare the Three Campus Locations
No one applies to a specific campus — the intake team works with each man to determine the right placement.
Palmetto
Serving Manatee & Sarasota Counties
In Palmetto, Florida — local admissions, support, and family routing for Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
- Setting
- Residential campus
- Placement
- Confirmed by intake
Dade City
Serving Pasco County & the Tampa area
In Dade City, Florida — serving Pasco County and the greater Tampa area since 1992.
- Setting
- Residential campus
- Placement
- Confirmed by intake
Georgia
Serving Southeast Georgia
In Reidsville, Georgia — regional support and everyday needs across Southeast Georgia.
- Setting
- Residential campus
- Placement
- Confirmed by intake
Where to begin
Start the application
When you are ready, complete the application. The team will follow up about fit, campus availability, and what comes next.
Admissions FAQ
Built for commitment, not quick fixes
The admissions path is direct, compassionate, and honest so families can understand expectations before arrival plans are made.
The next step
Find help, support the work, or talk with the team.
Start with admissions, reach the team, or give toward the daily care that keeps a bed open for the next family.
