Start here to learn about running a local Christian recovery group!
Program Options
Starting a Christians in Recovery Group – You can run a group using the Christians in Recovery materials for free, as long as you credit them to their author, Susan Brennan. These materials are available further down on this page.
Starting a Celebrate Recovery Group – Celebrate Recovery is another commonly-used format for Christian recovery groups. It was founded by Pastor Rick Warren. However, starting a Celebrate Recovery program is not free. You need to buy their program materials, which, as of early 2023, were about $90. You will also need to get assistance from a local Celebrate Recovery representative, whom you can locate at https://crgroups.info/.
Online Addiction Counseling Courses & Degrees
Do you need more training to counsel others effectively or run a recovery group? Are you considering a career in addiction recovery?
Our parent organization, City Vision University, is an accredited online Christian college offering a bachelor’s degree in Christian addiction counseling.
CIR Magazine – FREE
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CIR Booklets & Flyers – FREE
Day One – 1st Day in Recovery
The Next 24 Hours
Keys to Starting a Group
Five Ways to Help an Alcoholic
Eight Benefits Christianity Helps the Alcoholic
Twelve Stepping
Alcohol & Christian Responsibility
I Am an Alcoholic
The Christian, Stress & Alcohol
Relapse
Sponsorship
Temptation
Victory
What’s Wrong with Beer