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Addiction Survival Kit for Clergy: Core Competencies
This two-day training
is to equip clergy with the core knowledge, attitudes, and skills essential to
meet the needs of persons with alcohol or drug dependence and their family
members in the context of a congregational alcohol and other drug team ministry.
An informed clergy, supported by committed and trained members of the
congregation, has a tremendous opportunity to serve by addressing addiction
problems in very early stages. A ministry of prevention and recovery support
offers real hope. This session will help equip clergy with the information to
effectively address addictions in their congregations through the following
objectives:
- Understand the impact of addiction on individuals, families,& congregations.
- Utilize opportunities to educate and support those suffering from addiction.
- Demonstrating essential self-care skills when working with these ministries.
- Identifying effective prevention strategies in the life of the congregation.
- Describe how clergy, staff, and laity successfully work together in this vital ministry.
- Explore a congregational alcohol and drug team ministry in their church.
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