Vision and Purpose for Freedom House Sanctification & Transformation Training 201
Freedom House Sanctification & Transformation Training 201 exists to proclaim liberty, release destiny, and harvest humanity by equipping and releasing ambassadors of Jesus Christ. Rooted in over 30 years of Spirit-led ministry by Tommy and Mari Anne Andersen, our purpose is to restore broken and hurting hearts, reconcile relationships, and transform lives through sanctification—the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit to purify, mature, and set believers apart for God’s purposes and through transformation—the renewing of the mind and heart that results in Christlike character and living.
Through prayerful planning, instruction, and ministry, we open hearts to receive truth and partner with the Holy Spirit to bring lasting transformation. In this sacred process, believers are not only healed but also sanctified, becoming vessels ready to carry out God’s mission.
In partnership with Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we train believers to walk in sanctification and transformation, continuing His mission of healing, restoration, and reaching the world 🌎
201 Training Goals
- To provide a safe setting for building relationships, learning, and practicing prayer counseling ministry in small groups
- To provide a Scriptural foundation for Christ-centered sanctification and transformation
- To offer students the opportunity to experience personal healing through small group ministry from their peers
- To teach, model, and provide opportunity to practice ministry to one another according to the Word of God and in the power and sensitivity of Christ through the Holy Spirit
Who Should Attend the 201 Training?
This school is for any layman, pastor, Christian leader, counselor, or therapist seeking experience in prayer ministry and healing from life’s hurts, and desiring to begin restoring healthy relationships with God and others for themselves and their clients.
What Can I Expect From This 201 Training?
This school will help you discover scriptural answers to many searching questions we all have about life, God, and ourselves. Have you ever wondered why you think, feel, speak, and act the way you do? Have you ever wondered why things happen in your lives and relationships the way they do, and why God allows certain things to happen?
Jesus desires to bring you into wholeness through true change and to break through long-standing strongholds in your life. He wants to equip you with greater vision and hope for the future—to take you into a deeper, more exciting and fulfilling love relationship with Him and to prepare, empower, and release you into a new anointing to minister to others.
With each lesson, you will gain understanding, be given principles of healing, and begin the healing process. Because we are dealing with the hearts of people, the School can, at times, be very intense. Personal responses to teaching and small group interaction may include, but are certainly not limited to, some of the following: expression of anger, prejudices and resentments; apprehension; anxiety; insomnia; depression; dissociation; etc. Because of time restraints and group processes, all of your personal life issues will not be dealt with during the raining, but some healing will happen.
This is a life-long process. We simply give you the tools to further your healing, restore your relationships, and minister to others. Many seek further ministry once the School is complete. If you feel there are already significant life issues that need to be addressed, prayer ministry or counseling prior to your enrollment in the school is advisable and always beneficial.
201 TRAINING LESSON BRIEFS:
••• Biblical Foundations for Sanctification and Transformation
The biblical law of sowing and reaping is a universal spiritual principle: whatever a person sows, they will also reap. It reflects both natural and moral order—our actions, thoughts, and attitudes are seeds that bear fruit. God’s laws expose the heart and point us to Christ, who offers grace to change. The commandment to “Honor your father and mother” comes with a promise: that it may go well with you and you may live long in the land. Violating such laws—through dishonor, bitterness, or unforgiveness—sows seeds of trouble. In prayer counseling, the Holy Spirit helps identify sin and wounds, leads to repentance, and forgiveness, and renews the mind with truth. These spiritual laws are consistent, impartial, and eternal—woven into creation and human life. (Galatians 6:7–9; Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:2–3; Hebrews 12:15; Romans 12:2)
••• Bitter Seeds, Bitter Roots, and Bitter Fruits
Transformation and sanctification are deeply connected to the biblical law of sowing and reaping. What we sow in the heart—whether truth or bitterness—produces corresponding roots and fruits. Bitter seeds sown through unforgiveness or trauma grow into bitter roots, that yield destructive fruits. The Holy Spirit transforms us by uprooting bitterness, which is often the driving force behind recurring patterns of trouble and destruction in our lives. Sowing righteousness for lasting sanctification is also the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit within. (Hosea 10:12a; Galatians 6:7-8; Hebrews 12:15; Mathew 7:16-20; John 15:4-8, 16)
••• Repentance, Restitution, and Restoring Trust
Repentance, restitution, and restoring trust are vital steps in healing broken relationships. True repentance goes beyond words—it is a heart-turning that acknowledges wrongdoing and seeks change. Restitution involves taking responsibility and, where possible, making things right. As these steps are walked out in humility and sincerity, they open the door for trust to be gradually rebuilt, allowing relationships to be restored in truth and grace. (Acts 3:19; 2 Corinthians 7:9-10; Leviticus 6:4-5; Luke 19:8-9; Luke 16:10; Psalm 15:1-2, 4b)
••• Forgiveness, The Gift of Freedom
Achieving forgiveness is only possible through God’s grace, which empowers us to release the pain, debt, or offense others have caused. Forgiveness is not forgetting or excusing but choosing to let go and entrust justice to God. As we learn to “achieve” forgiveness, we receive a profound gift—freedom from bitterness, healing of the heart, and the peace that only Christ can give. (Matthew 6:14-15; Colossians 3:13; 1 John 1:9; Acts 13:38-39; Ephesians 4:31-32; Isaiah 61:1)
••• God’s Ideal Blueprint: Your Divine Design
God’s ideal blueprint from conception and growth in the womb reflects His perfect design for life to begin in love, safety, and covenant. We were meant to be conceived within the sacred bond of marriage, nurtured by loving parents, and welcomed with joy. This environment provides the foundation for identity, security, and destiny in the fullness of becoming human in God’s image. (Genesis 1:2; Psalm 139:13-18; Psalm 22:9-10; Jeremiah 1:5; Isaiah 44:2; Luke 1:15)
••• God’s Grace for Pre-Birth Wounds and Sins (from the Womb)
God’s grace reaches even into the hidden places of the womb, bringing healing to pre-birth wounds and forgiveness for sins conceived in darkness. Though we may carry pain or shame from the earliest moments of life, God, who formed us in the womb offers mercy, restoration, and cleansing through Christ, redeeming every beginning with His love. (Psalm 139:13; Psalm 51:5; Psalm 58:3; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12)
••• Breaking the Power of Shame
Breaking the power of shame in a Christian’s life begins with embracing the truth of our identity in Christ. Shame tells us we are unworthy, but the cross declares we are redeemed, forgiven, and loved. Through confession, renewing the mind with God’s Word, and receiving His unconditional grace, the Holy Spirit lifts shame’s weight, replacing it with dignity, freedom, and peace. (Isaiah 61:7; Romans 10:11; Hebrews 12:2; Colossians 2:14-15; Romans 8:1, 15)
••• Healing Trauma of Unmet Needs
The power of the Gospel offers healing for the deep trauma of unmet needs. In Christ, we encounter a loving Father who sees every wound and supplies what was lacking. Through the cross, Jesus bore our pain and invites us into restoration. The Gospel fills our emptiness with God’s presence, love, and the security of being fully known and cared for. The pain of unmet needs often feels like a deep emptiness, a sense of being unworthy, unseen or unloved. It can manifest as anxiety, isolation, self-rejection, or striving for approval. These wounds shape how we see ourselves and others, until the healing truth of the Gospel brings restoration, identity, and hope. (Matthew 6:8; Philippians 4:19; Psalm 27:10; 2 Corinthians 6:18; Psalm 34:18)
••• Mother Issues – Part One
A mother’s love begins at conception forming a sacred bond with her child in the womb. The early connection is vital as the womb becomes the first place a baby experiences love, safety, and nurture. As a mother cares for her unborn child—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—three essential types of love begin to shape the child: nurturing (storge), affectionate (philia), and unconditional (agape). These expressions of love create a foundation of healthy identity, trust, and emotional well-being, reflecting God’s original design for life and relationship. (Psalm 139:13-14; Psalm 22:9-10; Luke 1:41-44; Isaiah 49:15; Isaiah 66:10-13; Proverbs 31:26-28)
••• Inner-Vows, Heart of Stone, and Orphan Mindsets
A mother’s affection, or the lack of it, powerfully shapes a child’s inner world. When affection is absent, a child may make inner vows such as “I will never need anyone” or “I must protect my own heart.” These vows can harden the heart, forming emotional walls—a heart of stone that blocks love and connection. Over time, this leads to an orphan mindset, marked by isolation, self-reliance, and difficulty trusting others or receiving love, even from God. Only the Holy Spirit can arrange the circumstances to break through these defenses, soften the heart, and restore the soul to live as a beloved son or daughter. (Ezekiel 3:7-8; Hebrews 3:7-8; Zechariah 7:12; Isaiah 57:15; Romans 8:15-16; John 14:18; Galatians 4:6-7)
••• Mother Issues – Part Two
A mother’s affection is vital to a child’s emotional and spiritual development, offering comfort, security, and a sense of worth. This nurturing love reflects the maternal side of God’s nature. While God is revealed as Father, He also expresses a mother’s heart—comforting, protection, and nurturing His children with deep compassion. His love surrounds us with both strength and tenderness, showing that the fullness of His character includes the gentle, life-giving affection which every soul longs for. (Isaiah 66:13; 1 Thessalonians 2:7; Psalm 131:2; Luke 13:34)
••• Foundational Lies and Orphan Mindsets
A mother’s love plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s earliest sense of identity and security. When that love is absent, inconsistent, or withheld, it can plant deep foundational lies such as “I am unwanted,” “I am alone,” or “I must protect myself.” These wounds often give rise to an orphan mindset – a way of thinking marked by fear, self-reliance, insecurity and a constant search for belonging. Without this sanctification and transformation this mindset distorts how a person related to God, others, ad themselves, making difficult to fully receive love or walk in the freedom of true sonship. (John 8:44; Proverbs 18:21; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5; Romans 8:14; John 14:18; Psalm 68:5-6)
••• Father Issues – Part One
Our experience with our earthly father deeply shapes how we perceive God the Father. Absentee, abusive, or passive fathers can leave wounds of abandonment, fear, or insecurity, leading us to see God as distant, harsh, or uninterested. These distorted views block intimacy with God. Yet Scripture reveals a perfect Father—present, loving, protective, and of full of grace—Who longs to heal our father wounds and restore trust in His unfailing love. (Hebrews 12:9-10; Psalm 103:13-14; Psalm 27:10; Deuteronomy 1:31)
••• Watching “The Lion King” Movie
The Lion King is a beloved animated film that tells the story of Simba, a young lion who must overcome loss, fear, and identity struggle to reclaim his rightful place as king. With themes of courage, destiny, and restoration, the film powerfully reflects the journey of finding purpose and embracing one’s true identity. Watching The Lion King through a biblical lens reveals profound spiritual truths, especially regarding the original lie, shame, identity, restoration and calling. We will see how shame and deception function in Simba’s journey and see how similar that is to Adam and Eve’s fall and redemption.
••• Father Issues – Part Two
Experiencing God the Father’s love is essential to growing into your sonship or daughterhood. It’s not just knowing about His love, but encountering it personally that heals our hearts, comforts our soul, breaks orphan mindsets, and establishes our identity in Him. His perfect, unconditional love secures our place in His family and empowers us to live in freedom and belonging. (James 1:17; Romans 8:15-16; Matthew 7:9-11; 2 Corinthians 6:18; John 14:20-21, 23; Matthew 11:25-30)
••• Restoring Peace with God, Self, Family, and Creation
God, the Heavenly Father, desires the restoration of all things through Christ. His heart is to bring peace, first with Himself, reconciling us through the cross, and then with others, healing relationships and families torn apart by sin and brokenness. His plan includes restoring harmony with creation, making all things new, and reflecting His original design of wholeness and peace. (Colossians 1:19-20; 2 Corinthians 5:18-19; Romans 5:1; Ephesians 2:14-16; Acts 3:21; Romans 8:20-21)
IMPORTANT NOTE: During the 201 Training, each student will receive printed handouts for your Freedom House Student Booklet. These are Lesson notes and valuable information about the overall 201 Training.
ATTENDANCE AND HOMEWORK REQUIREMENTS:
Plan to attend all 8 sessions called Days. To graduate with a Freedom House certificate, only one complete Day can be missed. If more Days or partial Days are missed, you will not be able to receive a Freedom House certificate. In addition, all homework must be completed. You will need to hand in your completed monthly homework to your Small Group Leader. You will need to have the 201certificate from Freedom House to go on to Freedom House’s Training 202.
201 TRAINING REGISTRATION:
All registrations information and first payment must be received no later than Monday, September 1, 2025. An additional $35 fee will be assessed for late registration or late payment beginning on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
201 TRAINING DETAILED COSTS:
| Category | Payment Option | Amount | Due Date / Received By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | Grand Total | $800 | September 1st, 2025 |
| Married Couples | Grand Total | $1400 | September 1st, 2025 |
| If choosing two payment plan: | |||
| Single | Payment #1 | $400 | September 1st, 2025 |
| Single | Payment #2 | $400 | November 21st, 2025 |
| Married Couples | Payment #1 | $700 | September 1st, 2025 |
| Married Couples | Payment #2 | $700 | November 21st, 2025 |
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Check made payable to Freedom House Ministries.
Send check by mail to:
Freedom House Ministry
c/o The Andersens
652 Thunderbird Trail
Carol Stream, IL 60188-9262
QUESTIONS?
Call or Text Tommy Andersen at: 312-898-9727
2025-2026 YEAR SCHEDULE:
201 TRAINING – 8 Days of Training with classes held one Saturday a month
September 27, 2025
October 18, 2025
November 22, 2025
December 2025 NO CLASSES
January 10, 2026
February 7, 2026
March 14, 2026
April 11, 2026
May 2, 2026
DAILY SCHEDULE:
••• 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
••• Worship (30 minutes)
••• 2 Live Lectures with Q & A Time (1.5 Hours each)
••• Lunch Break (1.5 hours)
••• 1 Small Group for Discussion & Prayer Ministry (1.5 Hours)
••• 1 Fireside Gathering Time with Holy Spirit (1.5 Hours)
••• We reserve the right to change the daily schedule as needed.
LOCATION:
A beautiful Home Church, The Sanctuary [ map ]
In the lush farm fields of east central Illinois
1378 N 2700 E
LeRoy, IL 61752-9592
HOTEL ACOMEDATIONS IF NEEDED:
We have no affiliation with this hotel, and leave it up to you to discern what will work best for you.
Days Inn by Wyndham
1 Demma Drive
LeRoy, IL 61752-9592