This resource is designed to equip pastors and leaders who need to minister to friends, family, and members of the congregation who are affected by substance abuse. Use it to gather the practical knowledge you need and to identify what you can do to minister in this urgent situation. This tool will help you understand the background, the practical steps, and--importantly--how you can come alongside professional caregivers.
This Training Pack contains all of the following:
A Quick Guide For Action Key points for caregiving ministry
by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
Anatomy of a Fall Substance abuse is a subtle sin that can trap unlikely victims.
James D. Berkley
A Sober Look at Substance Abuse Alcohol and drugs take a devastating toll on families, communities, and churches.
James D. Berkley
Even Good Women Get Hooked Substance abuse is a reality for women in your church, but so is hope for recovery.
Sharon Hersh
“Hit by a Ton of Bricks” How to minister to parents who are facing the addiction of a child
John Vawter
Confronting the Addict Understand and practice the process of persuading substance abusers to get help.
James D. Berkley
The Basics of Substance Abuse Counseling Churches can offer biblical solutions to help bring people to health and sobriety.
Edward T. Welch
Understanding Recovery It isn’t easy or quick, but church leaders can support addicts as they journey toward sobriety.
A BuildingChurchLeaders.com Interview
How to Drug-Proof Your Church’s Kids Church leaders must be ready to take an active role in prevention and treatment.
Stephen Arterburn
Nine Ways to Support Your Support Groups Help your church’s substance abusers with effective small groups.
Randy Christian
Walking in Wisdom The way to live a substance abuse-free life is to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
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