Recovery

Recovery...Our Common Journey
One of our core values at Christ the King Church is a Culture of Recovery. But even the word recovery comes with its own baggage. People may associate recovery groups with substance addiction or those who have endured significant abuse.

From our perspective, recovery is simply the process of recovering the life God intended for us. What we have found is that sometimes people need a little help along the way. A culture of recovery means encouragement to be honest and authentic about where you are without judgment or condemnation. In other words, you get to be a real person.

Recovery groups and classes at CTK provide a community setting where you can experience God's healing presence and power in a safe & supportive environment. By working through well developed materials, applying biblical principles, and sharing our experience with others we begin to grow spiritually, emotionally, and relationally in our journey.

 

Change of Heart Ministries
Christ the King Church has established a valuable partnership with Change of Heart Ministries, a local nonprofit organization that specializes in biblical recovery workshops. The workshops address such topics as recovery from dysfunctional and hurtful family dynamics, abuse and neglect, as well as basic biblical principles on inner healing. These workshops are taught by Christian counselor Karolyn Merriman. Find out more about Change of Heart Ministries on their website at www.changeofheart.info.

 

12 Step Spiritual Journey
The 12 Steps have often been misunderstood as a formula only necessary for people living with hard-core substance addictions. In fact, the 12 Step model is foundationally based on the healthy Christian life in pursuit of God. The healthy Christian practices the 12 Steps daily without even knowing it. The 12 Steps have become known as a practical way to manage old hurts and hang-ups that have disconnected us from God, others, and ourselves. 12 Steps groups are for anyone eager to move further into emotional, relational and spiritual health & maturity. Weekly meetings will involve some teaching time and safe, directed small group interaction.

Winter 2009 Session ($20, child care available by RSVP)
13 Sunday Nights starting January 11
6:00-7:30 PM in the Worship Center
Register any weekend at the Connection Point

Ongoing Open Groups (free, no child care)
Tuesdays: 7:00am-8:00pm
Wednesdays: Noon-1:00pm

Seasonal classes and groups:
People come to Christ the King Church in all in shapes and sizes with just as many needs. We offer a variety of seasonal classes designed to meet the various needs with the primary purpose of restoring the broken and discouraged by providing a caring, safe environment which will encourage, equip, and empower individuals to experience God's fulfillment and purpose for their lives. In addition to 12 Steps, we offer classes such as Boundaries, Search for Significance, and Divorce Recovery.

For more info please contact: Melonie Kemp (Director) or Sarah Robison (Ministry Assistant)