Jesus and the 12 Steps (Paperback or Softback)

While Christians look to the Bible, addicts look to the 12 Steps. But what if both groups have been really looking in the same direction - and didn't even know it?

The 12 Steps are as biblical as the New Testament. Jesus unpacked each of the Steps in 12 personal encounters with people in need of recovery. So get ready . . . you are about to see the Gospels - and the 12 Steps - as you've never seen them before.

The Bible or the 12 Steps? You no longer have to choose!

Using familiar stories from the Gospels, Mark provides a biblical basis for each of the 12 Steps. Not only will you come away with a better understanding of the biblical text, but also, you will have a new appreciation for what is involved in each of the steps of recovery.

Written by one who has dealt personally with sex addiction, this material has direct application to every type of addiction. Because addiction is a prevalent issue in our world, this book will become a valuable resource to have on the shelf for every addict and for every minster striving to help addicts.

No one is more qualified to connect the Gospels to the 12 Steps than Dr. Mark Denison. With three degrees in theology and 30 years as a senior pastor, Denison understands the teachings of Christ. With a Master's in Addiction Recovery and living in his own recovery since 2013, Mark understands addiction. A certified PSAP, Mark and Beth have been married for over 35 years. Together, they lead There's Still Hope, a leading source of men and women who struggle with addictions to sex and pornography.

After a 30-year career as a senior pastor, Mark and Beth Denison launched There's Still Hope to bring recovery and restoration to those who suffer from porn and sex addiction, and their spouses. Ministering out of their personal history with sex addiction, and having completed extensive training in the field, Mark and Beth offer several programs and resources for those in need. These include the following: - 90-day recovery program for sex addicts - One-year maintenance program for addicts - Personal coaching for spouses - 12-week group for spouses - One-day intensives for couples - Specialized groups for pastors - Recovery Minute-a daily email devotion - Presentations for churches, colleges, and high schools - Conference presentations While pastoring three churches in Texas over 30 years, Mark also served as Board Chair at Houston Baptist University three times, and was a chaplain for the Houston Rockets for five seasons. His education includes four degrees: B.A. (HBU), M.A.H.S. in Addiction (Liberty University), as well as an M.Div. and D.Min. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mark has also been trained and certified as a Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional (PSAP) and is an active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). Beth was a popular speaker at ladies events while serving the churches Mark pastored in Texas. She did her undergraduate work at HBU and is a Certified Life Coach (CLC) and Partner Recovery Coach (PRC). Married in 1983, the Denisons live near their son and daughter-in-law just ten minutes from the beautiful beaches of Bradenton, Florida, where they are active leaders in their local church.