Addiction Recovery
Programs, Ministries, Networks
Celebrate Recovery
Popular recovery program materials from Saddleback Church, pastored by Rick Warren.
Reformers Unanimous
Recovery programs for local churches developed by Steve Curington and Dr. Paul Kingsbury.
Alcoholics Victorious
Founded in 1948, AV support groups offer a safe environment where recovering people who recognize Jesus Christ as their "Higher Power" gather. AV meetings use both the 12 steps and the Alcoholics Victorious Creed.
National Association for Christian Recovery
Library, audio, links, resources, and much more
Christian Recovery International
Links and resources for victims of abuse, twelve step resources, training resources for pastors and lay leaders, and resources for children.
Fuller Institute for Recovery Ministry
The purpose of the Institute is to train, support and encourage pastors, missionaries, chaplains and lay leaders who are actively engaged in recovery ministry.
Recovery from Abuse
A practical introduction for pastors and other religious professionals.
Faith Partners
"Our mission is to engage and assist people of faith in the development of caring communities that promote prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse and where recovery from addiction is valued and supported."
addiction2recovery
"Reality. Connection. Change." Information, self-tests, and many resources.
How to Start a Recovery Ministry in your Church
Alcoholics in the Church
Experience of starting a recovery group in the church, from a pastor's perspective.
Living Free: Forming and Conducting a Recovery Ministry
Free online book by Ron and Valerie Halvorson, on the NACR website.
How to Start a Christian Recovery Program at Your Church
Short article by Mark Parsec.
Congregations and 12-step Recovery
Report by the Polis Center profiling two churches that started successful groups.
Seven keys to launching a successful recovery program
From Rick Warren's Ministry Toolbox, an article by John Baker.