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Stuck
Most of us want to craft a life with less conflict and more congeniality. And yet we often find ourselves stuck in old patterns of dischord in spite of our desires to live a more fulfilling and loving life. Day three of a new year and some of us have already given up on even daring to expect change after years of collapsed good intentions and sincere resolutions. This is our norm. If you … [Read more...] about Stuck
From the Executive Director
Why does the NACR commit a week to intensively study the work of recovery? Because it matters so very, very much! The day was gray and overcast, matching my ministry mood as we walked through the slick glass doors and rode up the silver bullet of an elevator to the top floors of a high rise in Dallas that housed the Leadership Network offices. Our recovery ministry, along with ten or so … [Read more...] about From the Executive Director
From the Exec. Director: Oct. 3, 2015
A wise pastor once told me, “If you are going to work in the field of recovery ministry, please do not attempt to measure ministry success for AT LEAST ten years.” He was correct in his assessment although I did not appreciate his counsel at the time. My eyes focused on the possibilities and promises of the church reaching out and offering a hand up to what I considered to be our most bountiful … [Read more...] about From the Exec. Director: Oct. 3, 2015
From the Exec Director
My friends have asked me about our week at SIRS, and I’ve realized how inadequate I am for the task of trying to communicate the experience rather than the content. Kelly Hall shared her experience through the medium of poetry. Maybe poetry can get us closer to the truth than the outlines, videos and sound bites. Reflections on the Summer Institute of Recovery Studies by Kelly … [Read more...] about From the Exec Director
From the Exec. Director
As many of you know, the Summer Institute of Recovery Studies was held on the Fuller Campus in Pasadena, CA in July. In the rush to and from class, it would have been easy to miss the Prayer Garden tucked into one corner of the Fuller property. The stone structure is covered with vines and has a water feature that softens the city sounds and invites one to come in, take a seat and pray. I swear if … [Read more...] about From the Exec. Director
From the Executive Director
It is expensive to take a week away from work and/or ministry. Many who attended are like my husband, Pete, who showed up for the Summer Institute of Recovery Studies. Which means he took a week away from his IT job without pay. Or the therapists among us who cleared their books to make this trip. What about those of you who paid your own way because your yearly ministry budget is smaller than the … [Read more...] about From the Executive Director
From the Executive Director
On June 12, 2015, at Caron Treatment Center’s 10th Annual Washington, DC Metropolitan Community Service Awards ceremony, Teresa McBean was honored with the “Community Leadership Award, Individual”. The NACR's Board of Directors wanted you to know and congratulates Teresa for making a difference both in her local community and in the larger recovery movement. Way to go, Teresa! … [Read more...] about From the Executive Director
From the Executive Director – May 13, 2015
For those of you who are attending the Summer Institute of Recovery Studies, (or considering it!) I want to introduce you to one of our presenters: Gregg Taylor. Gregg has served as pastor of Mercy Street, a ministry of Chapelwood United Methodist Church in Houston, TX. Beginning in July 2015, he will became the community architect and pastor for Houston reVision, an organization that leverages … [Read more...] about From the Executive Director – May 13, 2015
From the Executive Director – May 1, 2015
I am so thrilled that many of you have registered for the Summer Institute of Recovery on July 20–24, 2015 - we are almost at capacity. This week-long intensive program is designed for those interested in creating and sustaining healthy and effective recovery ministries. At the NACR, we are passionate about supporting the work of recovery at the community level. We dream of a day when any family … [Read more...] about From the Executive Director – May 1, 2015
