NLC on Tour: ATLAS of Sioux Falls                                                                                                                                                                                            Jaunuary 27, 2009

Brief Overview of ATLAS

      NAME: 'ATLAS' an acronym for Attaining Truth, Love, And Self-Control

      Identity: A Para-Church organization with roots within the Reformed tradition but with broad support and influence within Evangelical churches

      More Info on ATLAS: see their website @ ATLAS of Sioux Falls

Ministry Model & Focus of ATLAS

       ATLAS uses small group settings as a platform for informal discipleship

      Each small group consists of 3 members called Life Transformation Groups

      One member of each group is a volunteer 'leader' and has received formal ATLAS training

      The ATLAS model places a heavy emphasis on scripture and includes a type of informal discipleship and mentoring

 Connection of ATLAS & NLC?

      Possibility of providing info about ATLAS to parolees through the M2 Office

      M2 Office could make an initial contact to ATLAS regarding parolees interested in ATLAS

      ATLAS contact could match parolee with an appropriate Life Transformation Group