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Training
Leadership development is one of the key needs in the local church. These resources are being provided to support the development of strong, humble, healthy local Recovery Church leaders.


Recovery Church Leadership Guide
Recovery Church Leadership Guide is a practical leadership resource that equips campus leaders to build healthy, thriving ministries centered around Recovery Church's three core ministry areas: Care, Training, and Outreach. It provides ministry responsibilities, team development strategies, best practices, and a curated collection of tools, templates, and training resources to help leaders care for people well, make disciples, develop leaders, and effectively reach their loca


Spiritual Gifts & Ministry Placement Guide
Spiritual Gifts & Ministry Placement Guide is a practical resource designed to help leaders place volunteers in ministry roles where they can thrive. By connecting spiritual gifts with Recovery Church's three core ministry areas, Care, Training, and Outreach, this guide helps leaders identify each person's God given strengths and encourage them toward meaningful service. It also includes a recommended spiritual gifts assessment and next steps for helping volunteers discover b


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 Akron Manual
A Manual for Alcoholics Anonymous, produced by Akron Group No. 1 — the very first A.A. group founded by Dr. Bob. Written in the early...


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


Be Baptized and Work the Steps
During baptisms, you will often hear a leader say, “Buried with Jesus in baptism; raised to walk in new life in Christ” as the baptized...


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


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


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


Tools for 12 Step Integration Biblical Principals
Attached is a PowerPoint with many resources and tools that can help you create a message that will integrate the 12 Steps and Biblical...


Basic Homiletics
Here is a Powerpoint on the Basics of Homiletics (the art of building a sermon). This can be used as training on how to properly prepare...


The Bible and the 12 Steps
Attached is a list of the 12 Steps and many of the Biblical connections. Each step has a passage of Scripture that connects to the 12...


References of God in the Big Book
Attached is a list of all the references of God in the Big Book of AA.


That Ain't in the Big Book
We hear a lot of stuff said in meetings that can’t be reconciled with the program as described in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous....


Life Recovery - 12 Steps
Attached is a document that has corresponding Scripture to each of the 12 Steps.


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...


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...


Bible-Steps Interpretation
This formula can be used in helping prepare sermons or messages. It provides a brief outline on how to interpret Scripture and apply it...


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...


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


Teaching the 12-Steps
These files contain useful resources, tools, and step-by-step instructions that one may use when walking a sponsee through the 12-Steps


Spring Conference 2022 Image
Image for Spring 2022 Conference Flyers and Announcements


The Biblical Roots of Alcoholic Anonymous Video and Power Point
A powerful Power Point presentation embeded with videos that shows the history of AA and its Biblical foundation and roots.


Suggested Step Meeting Format
Here is a suggested format for a 12-Step meeting that some of our locations have found helpful. DOWNLOADABLE WORKING FILES


RCM General Set Up Process Overview
A general overview of the process by which a Recovery Church is typically started.
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