Katia Reinert: Adventist Recovery Ministries and the 12-Steps as a Tool for Wholeness

Adventist Recovery Ministries was developed by the North American Division and General Conference to equip church leaders, health professionals or lay members to assist individuals who are struggling with addictions or any unhealthy compulsive behavior. This seminar will describe the ministry, its resources, and explore how health professionals can include it in a practice setting or other settings to bring wholeness and recovery in Christ to people experiencing brokenness in their lives. Objectives: 1. Demonstrate why effective Christian-based addictive recovery programs are needed today 2. Identify the steps necessary to establish a Christian-based addictive recovery program 3. Discuss how to find and utilize excellent Christian friendly resources for a variety of unhealthy compulsive behaviors