The Men's Division of Pacific Garden Mission is a constant haven for homeless men with nowhere else to turn.

Upon arrival, each man is interviewed by a counselor to determine his individual need. At the conclusion of the interview, he is provided with information regarding meals, overnight accommodations, and the possibility of obtaining clothing and medical assistance. He is then provided a shower, clean sleepwear, and a comfortable bunk in which to sleep.

God has provided the facilities to not only bed and house men overnight, but to also provide accommodations on a more long-term basis. Some of the men who come to PGM stay for many nights or even months. These men have the understanding, however, that after staying 14 nights, they must wait for a bed until the newer guests are assigned their beds. Even though some of these men don't stay long, it is a privilege to have briefly touched their lives with the message of hope in Jesus Christ.

Many men do profess Christ as Savior and Lord as a result of the faithful counseling of our staff and the preaching of the Gospel in the daily services. These men are then invited to join the Resident Bible Program, a rigid program designed to teach sound biblical truths as well as develop stability through discipline and personal responsibility.

Upon completion of the Bible Program, the men are eligible to attend The Old Lighthouse Bible Academy. This program includes such classes as Fundamentals of Faith, Christian Character, Bible Doctrine, Bible Survey, Christian Manhood, New Testament Christianity, Survey of the Gospel of John, Soul-Winning, and The Art of Preaching. When these courses are completed and the student is successfully tested on his knowledge of the subject matter, the student graduates from the Old Lighthouse Bible Academy with a diploma in Biblical Studies.

It is a joy to see many of the graduates of the program grow rapidly in Christ; reuniting with family, holding down steady jobs, and remaining free of the powerful bondage of former addictive habits.

After 125 years, God is still using PGM as an instrument to reach deep into the very souls of Chicago's homeless men.