When it comes to Christ-centered recovery, we, the church, have work to do. <p/>Our legalistic, box-checking, one-size-fits-all programs produce astonishingly high failure rates--which means far too many people are left to fight addiction, mental health problems, and suicidal thoughts on their own. <p/>This begs some critical questions of the church:
- Do we really believe transformational recovery and healing is possible?
- Do we really have the right systems and structures to support struggling people?
- Do we really carry a kingdom responsibility to restore people gently?
- Do we really take time to ask God what more He would have us do in the recovery space? <p/>This book is for anyone who can't offer a resounding yes and amen to each of those questions. <p/>With hearts that beat for those struggling with addictions and mental health issues, authors George A. Wood and Brit Eaton present:
- A critical reframing of the word "recovery" and an invitation to answer God's call for more spirit-led, trauma-informed ministry
- Deeper exploration into the origins of addiction, mental health problems, and suicidal thoughts--and the church's responsibility to bring God's healing
- Powerful supernatural testimonies and stories of hope, healing, and life restoration as a result of embracing
The Uncovery - Practical strategies to help Christ-centered recovery leaders bridge the gap between spiritual and scientific communities to better serve struggling people
- A loose and helpful framework for embracing
The Uncovery message
- Inspiration for recovery leaders to love and lead in a more inclusive, sacrificial, and Christlike manner while maintaining healthy self-care <p/>The goal of
The Uncovery is to help the church--and the world--see recovery through a grace- laced, gospel lens. Some say recovery is the civil rights movement of our generation because believe it or not, recovery is for everyone. And if that statement bothers you? Recovery might be for you, too. <p/>Every single one of us has some trauma or issue from our past that may still be affecting our life today. This book offers readers a not-so-subtle nudge to go deeper in the recovery space for a transformative encounter with Father God to heal from those wounds and lead the promised land life He has planned for us.
George Wood is an ordained minister, pastoral care counselor, and recovery ministry founder. A former addict and suicide survivor, he has dedicated his life to radically grace-laced, Christ-centered recovery for people struggling with addiction, mental health problems, and suicidal thoughts. George works tirelessly to bridge the gap between spiritual and scientific communities to help people see recovery differently and build a new baseline for trauma-informed care. A highly charismatic and sought-after teacher and preacher, George has become a nontraditional recovery authority through his radically divergent Timothy Initiative and Sober Truth Project ministries. The Timothy Initiative is a faith-based ministry/open-ended program that works with men in addiction, providing safe housing and work opportunities. The Sober Truth Project goes beyond traditional twelve-step programming to help struggling people not only "get sober" but also experience a total life transformation as they discover the truth about their identities as beloved children of Father God. George studied business management at Binghamton and Morresville State universities in New York and mental health and Christian life coaching with the American Association of Christian Counselors. A certified addiction specialist, he is an ordained pastor and pastoral care counselor with the Underground Network of Cornerstone Church. George lives in the inner city in Tampa, Florida, with his wife Julie and a community of brothers and sisters living out the gospel in a radical way. <p/>* * * <p/>Brit Eaton is a writer and speaker who helps corporate, nonprofit, and ministry leaders find the words to say to move people to action. An eager apostle and strong advocate for nontraditional recovery and women in ministry, Brit ministers in diverse, spirit-filled environments committed to unity in the body of Christ. In addition to The Uncovery, she is coauthor of Reckless Grace, a book inspired by and developed with Bill Vanderbush. Brit received a B.A. in Visual Communication from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where she serves as an adjunct professor of business and marketing. She received her M.S. in marketing and communication, summa cum laude, from Franklin University. She is also a Marine Corps veteran. Brit lives in Mount Vernon, Ohio, with her husband Mike and daughter Bella. They are a part of Reformation 1420, a decentralized group of Christian reformers.
