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    Entries in Celebrate Recovery (27)

    Thursday
    18Feb2010

    Anonymity and Confidentiality in Celebrate Recovery

    DateThursday, February 18, 2010 at 6:13AM

    Hi All!

     

    Our National Encouraging Coaches have done well in educating you about FaceBook and Twitter, but I've recently seen postings, tweets, personal blogs that are a concern for the anonymity and confidentiality of participants attending Celebrate Recovery meetings.

    In this age of accessability to so many forms of electronic communication, we are well served by Small Group Guideline #1 that encourages us to share "our own thoughts and feelings", especially when it comes to mentioning what happened at CR last night or this week.

    Did you stop to consider that while someone might appreciate your attention at a meeting, it may be uncomfortable when you post "it was great to see Jim at Celebrate Recovery last night". The same thing applies to a personal Celebrate Recovery blog where the author starts talking about spouse/child/friend in need of joining them in a recovery meeting. A personal blog may not mention the spouse or child by name, but I'm pretty sure friends and followers don't have to work hard to figure out who is being mentioned.

    Please consider the impact your words have in making the ministry of Celebrate Recovery safe for everyone. Be especially considerate when commenting about the recovery events of your life. If you have any question about mentioning a friend or family member by name in any of the above mentioned media - always ask them before you hit "send" or "post".

    I just wanted to follow up on great advice from our Encourager Coaches regarding the use of any print or electronic media.

    You can always learn more about the ministry of Celebrate Recovery by attending a One Day Seminar, or the Annual CR Summit at Saddleback Church. Visit http://www.celebrateraterecovery.com for the latest information on our training events.

    Celebrating Recovery - each day in Christ! - Jim

    AuthorJim Kirchner | CommentPost a Comment |
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    Thursday
    04Feb2010

    Starting off the New Year Right

    DateThursday, February 4, 2010 at 11:26AM

    Unity!  In case you haven’t figured it out yet, I love talking about Celebrate Recovery!  Which really translates into, I love talking about our One and Only Higher Power Jesus Christ!  Since we are taking the message that has been entrusted with us to many who don’t know him, it is vital that we be united. To do this will take planning.  It won’t just happen.

    To get the picture, please read Big John 17:20-26 (Little John is in the back.) We read how Jesus says the only way the world will know that He was sent from the Father is for us, as believers, to be as one, just as Jesus the Son and God the Father are one.

    What an order! Can it be done?  Our Father wouldn't ask if it couldn't be done.  We will not be effective in getting the word out if we are at odds in our own CR or if we are at odds with other CR's.

    Where then do we begin?  Leaders meetings!  I can't begin to stress how important monthly meetings are.  I have found groups that are struggling have one of two issues or both - not adhering to the guidelines & not having leaders meetings.  Who wants to add another night to our already busy schedule, right?!

    I hope you know by now, if I am writing about something, it's because I've been there!  In the early days of our CR, I thought I knew enough about recovery and "running a group" that I didn't need to take up another night of my busy schedule with meetings.

    The result was on Friday nights I would spend the majority of my time putting out fires. Taking care of everybody (codependent) was really hard work. That’s when I heard the voice of reason (Mary) who said we really ought to have leaders meetings and iron out problems before Friday.  

    So barely a year into our CR journey, we started doing what was suggested from the start (I am a little hard headed).  Long story short, Mary was right, and now instead of putting out fires on Friday night, my big responsibility on Friday night is to show all our leaders and volunteers how much I love and appreciate what they do & welcome the Newcomer.  It's still hard to believe I really "Get To" do this!

    The first Thursday of every month is my favorite night of the month. That’s when I "Get To" dream and plan with others who can't keep quiet about what Jesus has done for them.

    In taking this one simple step, the unity that Jesus talks about in Big John takes hold and grows into something even the world sees as incredible. People with many different backgrounds coming together for a common goal.

    Next time I write I will describe to you how one of our leaders' meetings looks and share with you some of the ways we are discussing to "get The Word out" and how we can become more unified with other local CR'S.

    Peace,

    Mac

    AuthorMac Owen | CommentPost a Comment |
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    Monday
    25Jan2010

    One Day Conferences Are For You!

    DateMonday, January 25, 2010 at 7:28AM

    Just a week ago, the first One Day Conference of 2010 was held in San Jose, California.  It was a huge success as many Californians joined us for this kick-off event. The Seven Key Seminar was presented as well as The Advanced Leadership Tract. The weather even cooperated! 

    In the afternoon, Cheryl Baker gave a personal greeting to The Advanced Leadership gathering. She received a warm welcome from the crowd. In addition, she asked the group in attendance how many years their ministry had been running? One? Almost every hand went up. Wow! Two, still most of the hands were raised. Three, Four, Five. Over half of the ministries represented had been in existence for five years. Some ministries had been running much longer. To see those hands raised was more than a little inspiring. Folks, the ministry of Celebrate is growing and maturing. Many lives are being changed as faithful leaders continue to reach out to those with hurts, habits and hang-ups year after year! 

    These same leaders spent a Saturday with seasoned Leaders to learn more about leading a CR ministry. They were networking with other ministries and gleaning bits of information from those who have been at the forefront of this ministry for years. These were experienced leaders still desiring to learn more! How exciting to see their enthusiasm and zeal for helping others! 

    Plan to attend a One Day Conference near you! Continue to grow your Leadership Team by attending an Advanced Leadership Training in your area! The next One Day Conference is in Houston, Texas on February 20. The Seven Keys Seminar will be presented as well as The Leadership Training Seminar. You have the opportunity to network with other ministries in your area and to learn something new! The upcoming events are listed on the Celebrate Recovery website. You can register by phone or on line! See you there!

    May you be richly blessed as you reach out to the hurting in your community!

    Paula

     

    AuthorPaula Kirchner | CommentPost a Comment |
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    Saturday
    16Jan2010

    Yes to God

    DateSaturday, January 16, 2010 at 8:18AM

    Over the last year I gave a Top Ten list on some ways you could become the best “A” coach to help your Celebrate Recovery not only grow but flourish.  In other words, Thrive not just Survive!  Below is a copy of that list.

    If you are new to CR, I would encourage you to go back and look at the archives of all the TEAM blogs for good ideas to becoming the most effective in reaching out to the lives God has and will bring into your life.

    #1 Attend the Summit

    #2 Communication between Church Staff & CR TEAM

    #3 Sharing Our Testimonies

    #4 Producing Your Own Newcomer's DVD

    #5 Resource Table

    #6 Advertising - Spreading the Word

    # 7 Ongoing Spot in Church Bulletin

    #8 Helping the Newcomer Feel Welcome

    #9 Fellowship/Outreach Events

    #10 Attend a CR One Day Seminar

    You worked hard all last year to make these things happen, right?  So now  it’s time to take a little breather, right?  Are you kidding?!  I know you better than that being an "A" coach.  No, you are ready to hit the ground running!  You know there is no better time of year when people are more ready to make a change in their lives than right now starting the new year.

    God knew you would be right where you are in 2010.  And He knew you & your CR group would be the ones to reach out to the people He is going to send your way!

    I can’t wait to see how God is going to work through your ministry this year because you said YES.

    Yield myself to God

    Example is what is important

    Serve others as Jesus Christ did

    Peace,

    Mac

    AuthorMac Owen | CommentPost a Comment |
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    Tuesday
    12Jan2010

    Just a Moment?

    DateTuesday, January 12, 2010 at 1:27PM

     It's a rag of a notebook. The green cover looks like it just cleaned up a sink full of dirty dishes. Sometimes its wire binding gets caught on my shirtsleeve as I leaf through time. The first journal I ever kept is worth digging up and digging through on occasion.


    March 19, 1995 -5:23am The beginning of my life.


    That's how it starts on page 1.

     

    Thumbing forward a few weeks: Today, so far, has been full and inspired...


    A couple months later: It has been a hectic week so far...


    A few more months: I am starting the day well. I felt so lousy in the last couple weeks...


    I have dozens of journals in this same box... including a positively ink-filled Celebrate Recovery Journal (what a great tool)!  They each reflect thousands of victories, disappointments, triumphs and mistakes . Each holds hundreds of pages, and each page was once an empty space, a fresh clean inauguration of opportunity.

     

    “... But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”  (Philippians 3:13, 14)

     

    What are you going to do with this New Year, this new day, this new moment? C.S. Lewis wrote, “This moment contains all moments.”

     

    Looking for an "encouraging" suggestion for a New Year's resolution?  Get, and keep, a CR journal.  Looking for an "encouraging" suggestion for a first entry in your CR Journal?

     

    January 12, 2010 The beginning of my life.


    -john

    AuthorJohn Eklund | CommentPost a Comment |
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