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 If you are interested in starting a Christian recovery meeting in your own area pray and ask God for guidance. Ask if it is truly His will for you to start a group. Meetings can be held in homes, churches or community centers -- anywhere that is convenient. The following is an exerpt from Living Free: A Guide for Forming & Conducting a Recovery Ministry Christians are beginning to form Christ-centered recovery support groups. In these groups, Christ is identified as the Higher Power. Based on the same concepts as secular support groups, these groups constitute a voluntary social network of people organized around common needs and a process of mutual aid. Unlike secular groups, however, Christ-centered groups encourage participants to focus on Christ and his teachings as a vital part of their recovery. Types of Christian Recovery Support Groups Drug and Alcohol Groups provide Christian love, support and direction to people suffering from chemical dependency or compulsive behavior. Participants are nurtured toward a balanced lifestyle of Christian discipleship and accountability, using scripture and the Twelve Steps as the basis for achieving sobriety and serenity. Codependency Groups provide Christian love, support and direction to those individuals who engage in compulsive behaviors which were learned by family members in order to survive in a family that is experiencing great emotional pain and stress. Participants have the opportunity to share their experience, strength and hope with one another in order to find a healthier way of living. Adult Children Groups provide a safe place for adults to become whole in Christ. Children from dysfunctional families often grow up ill equipped for adulthood, either emotionally or spiritually. Because of their dysfunctional upbringing, they may be unable to establish a satisfying relationship with God. As a result, it is often difficult for them to realize His unconditional love and forgiveness. General Recovery Groups are designed to introduce people to the healing process and help participants discover biblical convictions: people are in need of recovery; recovery is a commitment to change; recovery is possible; and the Bible can be a significant resource for recovery. The following 2 CDs are very helpful: Bible Study CD - Christians in Recovery Workbook & Guide CD - This CD contains a comprehensive workbook organized by topic. Biblical references and studies are included with each topic. Also includes "Living Free: A Guide to forming and Conducting a Recovery Ministry." You can get valuable information on starting a group from the Christians in Recovery
Web Site. Go to: If you need CIR brochures and recovery hand outs for your group, fill out this form: Brochure Order Form For chips, medallians, bumper stickers, recovery wallet cards etc. for your group: If you want to start a Christian 12 Step recovery group we suggest these excellent books to begin with: Living Free: A Guide for Forming & Conducting a Recovery Ministry The 12 Steps A Spiritual Journey The 12 Steps for Christians Power to Choose, 12 Steps to Wholeness A Practical Guide to Victory in Christ Celebrate Recovery Leader's Guide Victory Over the Darkness Victory Over the Darkness: Study Guide Bondage Breaker Bondage Breaker: Study Guide Hunger for Healing A Hunger for Healing Workbook Then look under "Where to Start" at http://RecoveryBooks.com We suggest any Christian who is in recovery or trying to recover from ANYTHING get copies of: Life Recovery Bible Serenity: A Companion for Twelve Step Recovery Recovery Devotional Bible NIV Encouragement Bible Spiritual Renewal Bible You are free to use information off of our web site (unless
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