WHO WE ARE
Addictions Victorious (AV) is a network of Christ centered support and recovery groups. Our meetings are open to men and women of all ages who are seeking lasting change in their lives. We reach out in the love of our Lord Jesus to those who struggle with various addictions. We also embrace loved ones and friends who find themselves on the other side of addiction; those who are being adversely impacted by the addict’s destructive lifestyle.

OUR GOAL
To lead one another to God’s throne of amazing Grace; to the feet of our Lord Jesus, who alone is able to provide complete pardon, deliverance, healing, and transformation. An abundant, God glorifying life can be found by each believing heart that enters into a personal relationship with Christ.

OUR VISION
We partner with local church families and various Christian ministries that desire to reach out to the brokenhearted who are struggling with addiction related issues. Coming along side the body of Christ, AV helps carry the heavy burden of this most traumatic and life consuming experience. We embrace the addict, their loved ones, and friends as they go through this very trying process.

AV is eager and prepared to assist pastors, church leaders, and their congregations (including other Christian ministries), with establishing their own AV support groups at their location. We will supply the resources and help train and equip leaders from within your congregation or outreach who have a heart for the AV ministry.

We conduct ongoing Facilitator training using an entirely biblical discipleship curriculum that targets the very core issues of addiction. AV will provide meeting materials, mentoring techniques, and 24/7 support and accountability assistance.

Pastors and their designated AV leaders will also benefit by connecting with our experienced leadership community. Our around the clock assistance includes a single point treatment referral contact that streamlines the process of finding help during a crisis by making one telephone call—connecting you with a network of resources including detox facilities, in and out patient rehabilitation therapy (secular and Christian), crisis interventions, counseling resource referrals, and more.

WHY A CHRISTIAN RECOVERY GROUP?
Those familiar with the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) format may well ask the question above. For followers of Christ, the answer is simple. We have identified the Lord Jesus as our higher power and we welcome the opportunity to meet in His presence to explore the problems associated with addiction through the lens of Scripture (the Bible). In a comfortable and confidential setting we speak freely about our relationship with Christ and share our struggles with faith related issues. Christians are not immune to addictive or compulsive behaviors, and hiding our problems from our brethren adds to our shame and guilt burden, which hinders healing and spiritual growth.

Those unfamiliar with the good news of Christ have an opportunity to come to know our true higher power, Jesus the Messiah! In an AV group participants find an atmosphere of unconditional Christian love and embracement that nourishes and encourages an intimate personal relationship with Christ.

Newcomers can begin to learn the reality that there is a spiritual element connected with their inner struggle of addiction. The addiction that has them tightly in its grip is only the symptom of a much deeper problem; and that ultimate freedom, lasting change, and total serenity can only be found through the pathway of the heart. In the AV setting, forgiveness and the release from shame and guilt can be realized as we collectively approach our God with reverent, humble, and contrite hearts.

OUR MEETINGS
A warm and friendly atmosphere provides loving support and fellowship; engaging in genuine confidential sharing and caring, coupled with the study of Scripture and intercessory prayer. We also encourage and assist one another with the building of healthy relationships; thereby expanding our sphere of support resources within the body of Christ (church family), for the purpose of nurturing on going forthright accountability and spiritual growth.

Two of the resources many of our meetings use are Tyndale’s Life Recovery Bible and associated 12 step workbook.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
"Anyone in bondage to the rule of a substance, activity, or state of mind, which then becomes the center of life, defending itself from the truth so that even bad consequences don’t bring repentance, and leading to further estrangement from God.” Edward T. Welch, A Banquet in the Grave

Common addictions include such things as substances (alcohol and drugs), tobacco, sex, pornography, gambling, pleasure, food, sports, work, success...etc.