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    Entries in Training (6)

    Wednesday
    May052010

    Defining Lengths of Sobriety

    DateWednesday, May 5, 2010 at 12:19PM

    At the CR Model our participants enjoy celebrating various lengths of sobriety.   There are clear definitions of sobriety for Chemical Addiction, Sexual Addiction, Anger, Food Addiction, and Eating Disorders. There are many other areas of recovery that do not have a clear definition of sobriety; for example Co-dependency and Hurts, Hang-ups and Habits.  They all get to celebrate.

    For co-dependency groups such as Adult Children of Alcoholic’s/Family Dysfunction, Co-Dependent in a Relationship with a Sexual Addicted Man, and Co-dependency; consider a definition of sobriety based on the solution.  For example:

    The Solution:

    Actively attended Large Group

    Actively participated in Open Share Group 

    Has a sponsor

    Has accountability partner(s)

    Actively participated in a Step Study Group (when available)

    Active in CR Service

    (Add additional items unique to your particular area of recovery. Be sure to keep it simple.)

    These types of actions are evidence of recovery for those who struggle with co-dependency.  In addition, most people know in their hearts when they have lost their sobriety.  Often, it’s our very heart’s convictions that tell us when we need to change our sobriety date. I truly believe that individuals who are no longer in Denial, who are working an honest program, know in their hearts when they have relapsed.  Step 10 says, “We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it. “So if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t all? (1 Corinthians 10:12)

    True sobriety starts at the beginning of your recovery journey.  If you’re not working a program you need to ask yourself are you really sober.  For example; an alcoholic or addict who stops drinking or using will continue in their symptomatic behavior if they’re not working a program. Real sobriety is evident by the steady progress that comes from working the principles one day at a time.

    We don’t have to be experts on each area of recovery.  The bible clearly states “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23).  Matthew 5:19 says, “Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teach others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven”  The good news is the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Surrendering our will and lives over to the care of Jesus on a daily basis is true lasting sobriety!

    For a copy of our definitions of sobrieties, feel free to email me at, tinad@saddleback.com.

    God Bless,

    Tina Davis

    National Training Coach

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    Monday
    Jan252010

    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

     

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    Wednesday
    Oct282009

    Great Ministry Volunteers in Celebrate Recovery

    DateWednesday, October 28, 2009 at 8:23AM

    I wanted to remind everyone that we have a great group of ministry volunteers serving as Regional Directors and State Reps across the country, and international leaders serving other countries around the globe.

    I was recently made aware of a situation in another state where a counselor offered to train the Celebrate Recovery leadership of a church for a set fee. Pastor or Ministry Leader - if you ever have someone approach you stating "for ___ amount, I can train your volunteers for Celebrate Recovery", they are not part of our leadership team!!!

    While I am aware that churches have blessed our State Reps who travel or stay over to meet with, or assist local ministry teams, our leaders are volunteers who are here to serve you in starting and growing the ministry of Celebrate Recovery.

    The very best CR ministries are ones started by faithful, regular members of the local church. Often the ministry leader is identified by the pastor or staff as being someone with recovery experience, able to train and lead others in this healing ministry. We believe that the Basic Leadership Kit, and the Advanced Leadership Training Kit provide everything necessary for a leader to train volunteers for the local ministry. If you have questions, a State Rep or Regional Director are just a phone call or e-mail away. We want to serve you and your ministry team.

    Another cautionary tale is to be alert for individuals who hop from church to church, attempting to serve as Celebrate Recovery planters or starters. My personal belief is the best leaders are raised in the church, and some of the "CR Planters" I've heard about often draw leaders from one church to another start-up ministry, often to the detriment of the original church. This type of activity is not helping either church.

    The very best in Celebrate Recovery training is found at the One Day Seminars held in locations across the country, and at the annual Celebrate Recovery Summit at Saddleback Church. You can locate the events by visiting CelebrateRecovery.Com for the latest schedule. The last two Seminars of 2009 will be in Ft. Wayne on November 7, and in Austin, TX on November 14.

    There is still time to register for either online, and there is always room for walk-ins!

    Celebrating Recovery - each day in Christ! - Jim

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    Monday
    Oct122009

    Answering the Bell

    DateMonday, October 12, 2009 at 6:21PM

     A historic and imperious church bell greeted those entering the One Day Training at Fishkill Baptist Church this past Saturday.  I could imagine it, years ago, swinging with reckless resonance- ringing out the call to morning service.  Though some were tempted to revive the ancient sound (I won’t mention any names!), the old landmark remained silent this weekend.

    However, another bell for service was answered with incredible proficiency and grace during another memorable Celebrate Recovery event. 

    “Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ…”  (2 Corinthians 9:13)

    Our hosts in Fishkill, New York exemplified humble Christian service, responding with grace and proficiency throughout a very fruitful seminar.  I experienced and heard about men and women time and time again going the extra mile as volunteers, pulling off one of the most enjoyable CR trainings I’ve ever been involved with.

    Larry Crabb recently made this astute observation; “I see no greater battle in the regenerate human soul than the too often hidden conflict between self-obsession and God-obsession.  It shows up in every relationship, every conversation, every sentence.  And I believe that the only path to real victory in this fierce battle is to become true servants.”

    As each one of us grow into the ministry God has created us to fulfill, remember the example Christ set as our servant King as we fight this “good fight.”  Look for opportunities, as did those serving at Fishkill Baptist Church, to lose your “self” in imitating His attitude.

    “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
       Who, being in very nature     God,
           did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
       but made himself nothing,
           taking the very nature     of a servant,
           being made in human likeness.”      - Philippians 2:5-7

     

    -john

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    Saturday
    Sep052009

    CR introductions; how to introduce ourselves during large group and during small group:  

    DateSaturday, September 5, 2009 at 4:38PM

    Here at CR Saddleback, we ask our Leaders to introduce themselves with this statement: “Hi my name is _______; I am a believer who struggles with________.”  We ask our leaders to keep it short; to stick to one or two primary areas of recovery.  We ask them not to state a host of recovery issues and character defects, etc… especially because we do not run recovery specific groups for character defects.  Come to think of it, in this body, I don’t think I will ever gain a year of sobriety from “pride.”  With that standard, I would never qualify to lead a group for pride. J 

     

    Each Leader has an opportunity to share about all their areas of recovery and character defects in their small groups and certainly when they share their testimonies.  It is important that our Leaders set the example for our participants.  Although we cannot control how participants introduce themselves, each participant should state their area of recovery. If they don’t, other group members will feel awkward and unsafe to express their own.  At the very least, a newcomer may say, “Hi my name is _____, and I’m exploring this area of recovery.”

     

    So why do we introduce ourselves to begin with?  As I was writing this blog, Pastor John Baker walked by my desk, so I asked him, “John, why do we introduce ourselves in this way?”  He said, “If I ever forget my struggles, and the pain and destruction they caused, I am more prone to repeat them.  It humbles me.  It helps me remember what Christ has done for me.”

     

    So we introduce ourselves as believers because our identity is in Jesus Christ. We identify our struggles so that we don’t repeat them, and to offer hope to those struggling with the same issues.  Our introductions bring us closer together as a group by establishing accountability and strengthening our fellowship.

     

    See you soon,

    Tina Davis

     

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