“Recovery Alive is exploding! It’s a movement anchored ultimately in the hope found in a relationship with God… I believe this kind of care and counsel ministry can change our broken and addicted world.”Zach ClintonVice President, American Association of Christian Counselors
“Far too often instructions on how to start a recovery ministry are very shallow in detail as well as application. There simply is not enough content supplied in order to have a real opportunity at launching and developing a thriving ministry. This can lead to more questions than answers. That simply is not the case with the Recovery Alive Guidebook. John and his team have carefully and thoughtfully crafted a guidebook that gives step-by-step instructions. It has been written in such a way that even the most inexperienced leader can successfully launch a thriving Christ-centered recovery ministry that will provide hope and healing within the church, community, and beyond. If you are considering starting a recovery ministry in your church or organization, this guidebook is a must have!”Layne MasonCare & Recovery Pastor, First Assembly NLR
North Little Rock AR
"The Recovery Alive Guidebook is a powerful took for any church seeking to help people impacted by substance use disorder. This program is a step-by-step guide to discovering our true identity through our relationship with God, and by facing difficult truths about ourselves. Recovery Alive does not condemn-it directs our attention to the overwhelming grace and love that God has for each of us. In a situation that can be full of darkness, stigma, and judgement, Recovery Alive injects light, understanding and compassion." Kurtis Taylor Executive Director, Alcohol and Drug Council of NC
The Recovery Alive! Guidebook will introduce you and your team to a proven spiritual strategy for connecting the lost and broken to the
power, people and process of recovery. This resource gives clear instructions on how you can competently and compassionately engage and support those in your community suffering from depression, addiction, grief, anxiety, relationship issues and countless other struggles and soul-wounds.
The Recovery Alive! Guidebook includes:
- Landmarks of a healthy recovery program
- The philosophy of Recovery ALIVE!
- Objectives and boundaries of a healthy ministry
- The 3 ministry models of Recovery ALIVE!, and their components
- How to "Teach the Question"
- How to write and present your recovery story
- Recommended launch scenario and launch timeline
- How to start and run People Groups
- How to start and run Process Groups
- People and Process Group Safety
- Sponsors, accountability partners and sponsees
and many more tools for launching and growing a Recovery ALIVE! program.
“Any pastor or church leader who is serious about recovery ministry desperately needs a copy of this book. John Eklund masterfully lays out a very practical and systematic way to lead people to a new way of living as God intended us to live – free of guilt, shame, anger, codependency, you name it. This manual leads us on a journey to victory to overcome any human struggle. John’s book gives us a way to have hope in hopeless situations, and it breathes life into a suffocating world of hurt. Thank you sir for listening to the voice of God and helping His children to live free.”Daryl R. ClarkLead Pastor
State Street Community Church, Raleigh NC
