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Operations
Our Recovery Church locations have developed tools to support and manage the inner workings of the local church. They are intended to help ensure things run as efficiently as possible. Each location’s context is different. Remember each tool being provided should be adjusted to your individual context.


RCM Conference Scholarships
Recovery Church Conference Scholarships help remove financial barriers so that leaders, volunteers, and members can participate in the annual Recovery Church Conference. These scholarships may assist with registration and other conference-related expenses, ensuring that finances do not prevent someone from receiving training, encouragement, fellowship, and connection with the broader Recovery Church Movement. Our goal is to equip and strengthen those serving Christ and the re


Recovery Church Institute Scholarships
Recovery Church Institute Scholarships help remove financial barriers for students pursuing ministry training through the Recovery Church Institute. Available to active members and leaders within the Recovery Church Movement, scholarships include a $300 Service Scholarship for those actively serving at a local Recovery Church, as well as additional need-based assistance when funding is available. Our goal is to equip and develop the next generation of Christ-centered recovery


RCM Dream Grant
The Recovery Church Movement Dream Grant exists to help local Recovery Churches turn God-given vision into reality. Whether you have a new outreach idea, a ministry project, a community initiative, or a need that could expand your impact for Christ and recovery, the Dream Grant may provide funding to help bring that vision to life. Grants are awarded to eligible Recovery Churches in good standing and are intended to encourage innovation, sustainability, and Kingdom impact wit


RCM Care Grant
The RCM Care Grant exists to support the health, well-being, and longevity of Recovery Church leaders. Recognizing the unique challenges of ministry, these grants may help provide counseling, coaching, training, retreats, sabbatical support, personal care, or other resources that promote renewal and prevent burnout. The goal is simple: healthy leaders build healthy churches, and we want to invest in those who faithfully serve on the front lines of recovery ministry.


Essentials Packet (2025)
This is the latest Essentials packet we utilize for location training and onboarding. It includes our Beliefs, Values, Focus, Processes, Servant Leader requirements, and other key policies.


RCM Location Agreement (2025)
The RCM Partner Location Agreement defines the voluntary partnership between local churches and Recovery Church Movement, providing training, coaching, resources, and network support. Partner Locations commit to local leadership, shared values, and ongoing communication, fostering clarity, accountability, and unity in advancing Kingdom ministry.


The Marks of a Recovery Church
This document explores the question, "What makes a gathering of believers a true church?"—offering a thoughtful look at the historical,...


Recovery Church Sample Bylaws
The Sample Bylaws provided are intended to serve as a general example of what a local Recovery Church might use.


Recovery Church Essentials (Translated into Korean)
The below file is the RC Essentials Packet translated into Korean


Recovery Church New Location Process
Attached is an overview of the process for planting a new Recovery Church. Aspects of this process are not concrete and can be adjusted...


El Acuerdo de Ubicación de Socios de Iglesia de la Recuperación (RC Location Agreement)
Adjunto está nuestro Acuerdo de Ubicación de Socios de Iglesia de la Recuperación traducido al español


Elementos Esenciales del lÃder de Servicio (Servant Leader Essentials)
Adjunto está nuestro Servidor LÃder Essentials traducido al español


Paquete Esencial (Essentials Packet)
Adjunto está nuestro Paquete de Esenciales traducido al español


RC Presentation
Here is an overview presentation of who Recovery Church is, and what we do. This explains the heart, vision, and focus of Recovery...


Recovery Church Online Postcard
Here is a postcard that you can use at your location so people can tune into Recovery Church Online with Max. Recovery Church Online...


Studio RC Postcards
Here is a postcard that displays the information for our podcast: Studio RC. Our podcast can be found on all major podcasting providers....


RCM Brochure
Here is a brochure that shares the heart and vision behind Recovery Church Movement. These can be printed and displayed at your location.


Harbor Lights House Application + Info
This is the application/info that we use for our Discipleship House: Harbor Lights. If you are managing a Discipleship House, please feel...


Recovery Church Values - Short Form
Attached is a document with the short version of the Recovery Church Values


Volunteer List / BAAP / Deposit Sheet
Below is a file that your location can use to track your service numbers, BAAPS, and your tithes and offerings. The document is also...


Connect Cards
The local Recovery Church could use these designs as potential Connection Cards for their attendees. There are two different versions....


Recovery Church "In the Round"
Below is an example of what a potential RC "In the Round" service could look like


Steps to Becoming a Leader at Recovery Church H & I - Palm Beach County Jail and Belle Glade
H & I has a history within the 12-Step fellowships of taking a committee into rehabs, hospitals, and institutions to help people recover...


(Outdated) Servant Leader Essentials
THIS DOCUMENT IS NOW PART OF THE ESSENTIALS PACKET. PLEASE USE THE CURRENT VERSION HERE - https://www.resources.recovery.church/post/essentials-packet-2025 This document discusses the roles and responsibilities of the elder / servant leader of a local Recovery Church.


(Outdated) RC Location Agreement
PLEASE USE THE CURRENT VERSION HERE - https://www.resources.recovery.church/post/rcm-location-agreement-2025 This document discusses the agreement between RCM and the partner location. It discusses the commitment of both organizations.


(Outdated) The Essentials Packet
PLEASE USE THE CURRENT VERSION HERE - https://www.resources.recovery.church/post/essentials-packet-2025 This packet contains all the Major Doctrinal Beliefs, Focus, Processes, and Values of Recovery Church.


(Outdated) Recovery Church Values
THIS DOCUMENT IS NOW PART OF THE ESSENTIALS PACKET. PLEASE USE THE CURRENT VERSION HERE - https://www.resources.recovery.church/post/essentials-packet-2025 These are the values that are important to Recovery Church. These values make up the DNA of Recovery Church.


(Outdated) Recovery Church Processes
THIS DOCUMENT IS NOW PART OF THE ESSENTIALS PACKET. PLEASE USE THE CURRENT VERSION HERE - https://www.resources.recovery.church/post/essentials-packet-2025 This document covers many of the logistics and processes that embodies a Recovery Church service. These are the day-to-day procedures for a Recovery Church.


(Outdated) Focus of Recovery Church
THIS DOCUMENT IS NOW PART OF THE ESSENTIALS PACKET. PLEASE USE THE CURRENT VERSION HERE - https://www.resources.recovery.church/post/essentials-packet-2025 This document covers the goal and aim of Recovery Church, essentially who we are and what we do.


(Outdated) Major Doctrinal Beliefs
THIS DOCUMENT IS NOW PART OF THE ESSENTIALS PACKET. PLEASE USE THE CURRENT VERSION HERE - https://www.resources.recovery.church/post/essentials-packet-2025 This document covers all the major Doctrinal beliefs that Recovery Church believes in
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