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Christian Recovery Group

How To Start a Christian Recovery Group

A Christian Recovery Group has all
of the same dynamics a Twelve Step recovery group has, which is a fellowship of people who have come together for one purpose, to find healing from their addictions, plus one more...

It is a fellowship with Jesus Christ at the Center

How do you begin a Christian Recovery Group?

The process begins with you, as a pastor or layperson in your church, who feel a burden for people who struggle with addictions. Perhaps you are in
recovery yourself. Or you may have close
friends or family members in recovery.

Here's what you'll learn in this Guide!

Eight essential things your Christian Recovery Group should provide?

Group Focus: What is the difference between a recovery group and a support group?

Group Size, Structure, and Membership

Ground Rules: Find out what the ground rules are for governing participation and why they should be spelled out in literature.

Create an "Atmosphere Of Acceptance." What psychologist Norm Wright calls "a perfect commitment to an imperfect person."

Affiliation: A Christian Recovery Group is not a Bible study, nor is it an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. Discover what it is.

Insights on the spiritual lineage of the modern recovery movement that goes back even before the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous.

PLUS - Resources for designing, setting up and conducting a Christian Recovery Group.