The Heart of The Christian Recovery Movement

The Heart of the Christian Recovery Movement and

The Dick B. Christian Recovery Guide Today

By Dick B.

© 2011 Anonymous. All rights Reserved

A guide enabling Christian recovery leaders, workers, and newcomers to learn and apply the Christian origins of A.A. in the alcoholism and addiction recovery arena today. Includes:  the Christian origins of A.A. in: (1) Rescue Missions, Evangelists, the YMCA, the Salvation Army, the United Society of Christian Endeavor, the Oxford Group, and Rev. Sam Shoemaker. (2) the Christian upbringing of A.A. cofounders Bill W. and Dr. Bob. in Vermont. (3) the founding of A.A. in Akron and 1st three Christian AAs. (4) The specific seven principles, 16 practices, and successes of pioneer A.A. (5) The changes in the program of 1939 that occurred through the 12 Steps and the Big Book. (6) The universalization of A.A. in 1939. (7) The needs and numbers of Christians in A.A. and in the recovery arena today. (8) How the original Christian program can be applied by sponsors, newcomers, and treatment work in today's 12 Step and Christian fellowships and programs. (9) How a Christian can begin recovery today. (10) How the Christian roots of the Recovery Movement can help those in recovery who want God's help, diligently seek it, and are determined to get well by doing whatever it takes.

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