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Who We Are & What We Do
The resources below are intended to help provide insight into the unique values, processes, and distinctions that make Recovery Church, Recovery Church.


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 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...


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,...


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


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 líder de Servicio (Servant Leader Essentials)
Adjunto está nuestro Servidor Líder 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...


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.


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


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


(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


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.


Recovery Church Movement DNA Digital Resource Kit
Resources for all Recovery Church values which, include: videos, graphics, outlines, handouts, PowerPoint slides, videos and transcripts.


Recovery Church Values Short Form Graphic
Recovery Church Values Short Form Graphic. The short form of the RC values attempts to summarize our values. Some locations uses this tool


Recovery Church Movement Values PowerPoint Presentation
Recovery Church is united by a core set of values. This PowerPoint presentation provides an overview of each of these values.


Introduction Video Bumper for a Recovery Church Service
The below resource is a great video to use as a bumper video or an opening video for the local Recovery Church service.
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