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The Complete Handbook for Recovery Ministry in the Church

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The Complete Handbook for Recovery Ministry in the Church

by Bill Morris (Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1993)

 

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Summary:

This book walks practitioners through the steps of establishing a recovery ministry in a church: developing a philosophy, defining the purpose, determining a strategy, and deciding on a structure. Recovery groups are differentiated from prayer groups, Bible study groups, sharing groups, and therapy groups. The recovery group philosophy it advocates is similar to the popular Alcoholics Anonymous approach but with a very clear focus on Christ and His necessary involvement in the healing process. Topics include:

 
  • What a support group should do
  • What a support group should not do
  • How to deal with common problems
  • Advice on the structure and format of the recovery group
  • Guiding principles to keep the group Christ-centered
  • Detailed ideas about meetings
  • Personal stories of lives changed by recovery ministries
Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?
 
Throughout the book, the author draws both on Scripture and personal experience to explain and support his points. This handbook has a broad understanding of the nature of recovery programs, from substance abuse to sexual abuse to grief to phobias. Although this book coverage is extensive, the topics are logically organized to make it easy to find exactly what you are looking for.
 

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