Solutions
Our approach is to introduce the Christian faith to those without it in order to affect a change in thought and behavior which in turn will break the destructive life cycle that controls so many. The following are the methods we employ:
Teaching Materials
The Bible- All teaching is based on biblical examples and principles taken directly from the Word of God.
New Life Behavior Series Course- A series of correspondence courses of Christian based behavioral studies by Dr. Hillery M. Motsinger, and includes a section based on Christians Against Substance Abuse (CASA), a 12 step program.
The Faith Process- A collection of study guides based on biblical teachings developed by Ronnie Talbert through many years of diligent study. The studies focus on beginning a process by which one can gain faith in God and Jesus Christ.
Visual media- The following DVD/CD video presentations, among others, are used:
Gospel of John, Matthew
Journey of Recovery
Focus on the Family series- Emotions, Sex, Truth, Pornography, No Apologies: Truth,Sex and Life,
Mind Over Media, Masquerade, Deadly Dance With Drugs
Lee Strobel Series presenting logical and scientific evidence for a creator, Christ and faith that refute
secular theories. (1) Case for a Creator, (2) Case for Faith, (3) Case for Christ
Belief Therapy- The faith based "lie-versus-truth" counceling process based on the premise that people do what they want to do because they believe what they believe. In Belief Therapy, we say that the source of destructive consequential behavior lies in what a person believes.
The material from Belief Therapy is used in teaching our group sessions. Ronnie Talbert is a certified Therapon Institute Belief Therapy councelor. Curriculum includes:
- Explanation and Application- Jesus and the Pharisees
- Lies We Believe- Head Ills
- Modernism and Postmodernism
- Standard of Truth
- His Steps Addiction Recovery
- Spirit Soul and Body- A Total Approach to Recovery
Emotions
Causes of Emotional Problems
Compulsive Behavior
Obsessive-Compulsive
Impulsive Control Disorders
Anger- BT & NLB
Dysfunctional Families
Personality Types & Disorders
Forgiveness
Relationships
Relationship Addiction
Defense Mechanisms
Program Offerings
Support Groups- Christians Against Substance Abuse (CASA) is available to those coming out of jail, on probation, on parole or out of prison. CASA is also available for family members with an incarcerated loved one, people with addictions and compulsive behavior. CASA is for anyone with these types of life controlling problems. The ministry takes the CASA 12 step program into local treatment facilities utilizing a discussion format of the 12 steps. The New Life Behavior and The Faith Process are also offered when needed. These groups are made aware of the local support group ministry.
Belief & Behavior Recovery Group- This group focuses on what a person believes that affects behavior. The goal is to develop Christian faith to change behavior and enhance recovery. Course lesson material includes:
- The Faith Process Study Guide
The Faith Idea
Faith in God
Views of God
- Christ Centered Belief System
Humanity of Jesus- Book of Luke and Matthew
Foundation for Life- Book of Matthew Teachings of Jesus
His Authority
John's Recovery Book- Faith in who Jesus is & Portraits of Christ
Drug Court- The Drug Court gratefully refers people to us on a weekly basis. These are individuals whose lives are in crisis because they are addicted to alcohol or other deadly drugs. Unless they get help, they will lose their jobs, their marriages, families, freedom and ultimately…their lives. The majority of these have never heard of the churches of Christ.