SUPPORT GROUPS

Men's Group | brrob@utcatholic.org
I'm Brother Rob Clark, one of the Campus Ministers at the Catholic Center.  Most of my day is spent in Spiritual Direction with our student community. When I first started this ministry, I was struck with how many men were struggling to live a life of chastity.  Many spoke for the first time about their struggle with sexual sins.  I wondered if having a group of men with a similar struggle would be helpful.  I asked and had 7 men participate in our first group.  Since then, we've had a least one group meet every semester.  It's a time of honest sharing, prayer, accountability support, and growing as brothers in Christ who desire to live a chase life.  This is a confidential group and if you think you might have something to give and receive, let's talk.

Freedom Project Women’s Ministry | Liliana.ramos@focus.org
Hello! My name is Liliana Ramos and I am a first year FOCUS missionary at UT-Austin. In my time in college, I began to seek true freedom from my own struggles and desired to see myself with the same eyes that God sees me. I have experienced immense healing and overcome many wounds. Thus, the Lord has called me to lead the women’s Freedom Project. The Freedom Project aims to help students experience greater conversion by helping them overcome struggles with pornography, masturbation, mental health, body image and addiction through one-on-one mentorship and support groups. This group is confidential and will meet weekly. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in joining the group or have any questions.

Freedom Project Men's Ministry | benbatalla@gmail.com
My name is Ben Batalla and I am the accompanist for the UCC choir at UT-Austin. I am also newly married to my beautiful wife, Claire, who is one of the FOCUS missionaries at the UCC. I lead a men’s group called The Freedom Project, which is a confidential group for men who desire accountability and support in their recovery from pornography, masturbation, and unchastity. The group meets weekly on campus. In our weekly meetings we pray together, learn about the impact of sexual sin in our lives and in our relationships, and discuss the tools that are necessary in order to find healing and freedom in Christ.  I know that habitual sins can cause men to feel isolated, unworthy, and unwanted, but in my own recovery, I have found immense healing and restoration through my brothers in Christ who have walked with me in the journey towards freedom. In my darkest moments, my brothers and accountability partners reminded me of my goodness, the power within me through Christ to overcome sin, and the vision of what freedom actually feels like. Without my community, I would not be where I am today in my vocation to love my wife with purity and integrity. The journey can seem long and difficult, but I am committed to walking with you. Thank you for responding to Christ’s invitation to become fully alive! If you are interested in joining the group, feel free to message me.