Before 1983, a few friends who had failed in their repeated attempts to quit drugs came to hear of the Gospel and accepted Jesus Christ as their Saviour. With the help of their new-found faith, they were finally able to overcome their addiction.

They started to search high and low for friends who, like them in the past, were still suffering under the bondage of drugs, so that they might share the Gospel with them.

In July 1983, this group of ex-addicts, as an expression of their gratitude for the salvation they had received, stepped out in faith and founded Breakthrough Missions in Changi. This was to be a home for those addicts who needed help in quitting the habit, in restoring their health and in rediscovering the true meaning of life.

Breakthrough Missions has since moved five times. In September 1988, we moved to Labrador Park Road. We thank God that, just before we entered the new millennium, with His continuing guidance, Breakthrough Missions moved to its present premises at 24 Yew Siang Road. Ever since the founding of Breakthrough Missions, many residents have completed their Gospel-based rehabilitation programme here and moved on to face the tests and challenges of life "out there". They left this place with a new life in Jesus Christ, so that they may be good witnesses for the Lord Jesus. May all glory be to God!

"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." (John 8:36, KJV)

Many people who have seen addicts go in and out of drug rehabilitation centres and prisons again and again, are inclined to conclude, "These guys are hopeless! They are beyond redemption."

Yet, many of those who have overcome the curse of drugs on their lives through their stay in Breakthrough Missions, are able to witness how the Lord has changed their lives. Those in the pictures below are but a few:

• Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that drug addicts may know clearly that it is only through their faith in the power of Jesus Christ that they may be freed from the bondage of drugs.
  

• Counsel and help addicts overcome their addiction, so that each may become a "new man".
  

• Help the residents to develop the conviction to lead a victorious life in Jesus Christ.
  

• Breakthrough Missions is established for the glory of God.
  

• The basis of our drug rehabilitation is the Gospel: not by medication, not by one's own strength, only by the Lord Jesus.

• The Bible is the highest authority on our faith and lives.
  

1. Faith and Rehabilitation

• Acceptance - Once approval is obtained from the staff in charge of interviewing the candidate, an applicant may begin his 1½-year rehabilitation programme.
  
  

• A disciplined training based on faith and prayer.
  

2. Faith and Life

• Ensuring physical health and balanced spiritual growth.
• Quiet time, worship service, Bible study, prayer, sharing.
• Worshipping and serving with others in churches.
• Extra-curricular activities include: self-study, sports, entertainment, games, jogging, swimming, fishing, guitar lessons, computer classes and language courses, etc.
  

Residents at Breakthrough Missions do not need to pay a single cent for their residential programme. Apart from the financial support we receive from churches and individuals, a part of our operating expenses comes from revenue generated by the services we provide. These services also play the role of work-therapy for our residents, equipping them with new skills and inculcating in them proper work ethics.

We thank God that, with our move to the new premises, our capacity has increased 70 residents and we now enjoy a better working environment with more space for our various workshops. We have been able to further strengthen our Handicrafts Department, which now has its own showroom, where cassettes, CDs, Christian books and beautiful candles, etc., are sold.

We have also brought in some antique furniture from overseas for sale. At the same time, we are providing repair and re-varnishing services for furniture. Other departments include: book- and bible-binding, embossing, framing, copper-tooling, silk-screening of T-shirts, car-grooming and polishing services, etc. Other off-premises services provided by us include: house and office removal services, gardening and grass-cutting, etc.

God has brought to our midst a group of brothers with different talents and abilities to manifest the wonders of His salvation. The work-therapy programme instills in the residents values such as discipline, responsibility and cooperation, so as to prepare them for contributing to their families, the society and our nation, that they may become good witnesses for the Lord Jesus and that others may see the love and grace of our Lord through their acts.

Through all these years of ministry, we are thankful that the Lord has used Breakthrough Missions to help more than a thousand ex-addicts. Although there were some who easily gave up their attempt to quit drugs, there were also many others who finally overcame their addiction after numerous attempts and with the Lord's help.

We have seen many brothers leaving behind their dark and painful past to march into the light, leading a healthy life, starting a family, and even returning to be of help to those who are still struggling to become drug-free.

We know how we got ourselves into trouble in the past, and how God has saved us from the darkness of hopelessness and changed us with His love. Now we even have the privilege of serving this Almighty God, the God of glory. He has truly done great things for us! Our hearts are full of gratitude.

Breakthrough Missions is a charitable organization founded on the Christian faith and principles. Our main ministry is drug rehabilitation through Gospel-based methods. We look to God with faith for His provision.

Churches or brothers and sisters-in-Christ who would like to participate or support our ministry may do so in the following ways:

• prayer and concern
• voluntary work
• visits
• financial offering
• partnership in evangelism
  

Our premises are located at: 24 Yew Siang Road, Singapore 117758
Our mailing address is: PSA Building, P.O. Box 0380, Singapore 911143
Our email address is: bthru@singnet.com.sg
For more information on the services we provide, please kindly contact the staff member in-charge.

Donations may be made by either sending a crossed cheque payable to "Breakthrough Missions Ltd" or making a direct transfer to our account
(Account Number: 23-1-000139-7) at Standard Chartered Bank and sending a copy of the transaction receipt to us, so as to enable us to issue an official tax-exempt receipt for your donation.

Postage-paid self-addressed envelopes for your donations are available on request.

We are also a registered member of the National Council of Social Services (NCSS).

You may click here to view our financial information.