Faith Partners in Kentucky

Louisa United Methodist Church (Prestonsburg District) hosted the “Core Competency Training: Addiction Survival Kit for Clergy” in their new family life center on March 9-10, 2009. Forty persons from around the Kentucky Annual Conference came together to learn more about the issues surrounding substance abuse and hear first-hand accounts of the recovery process. The program was part of Prestonsburg District’s long-term commitment to addressing the problem of substance abuse in the area.

Rev. Guy Moyer, pastor of Louisa UMC, said, “The conference was exceptional. It was presented in a professional and profoundly powerful way. Rarely have I seen conference participants so engaged, energized, and honest in their dialogue concerning the challenges of addiction, the opportunities for ministry, and the hope that is in Christ to make all things new.”

The goal of the two-day seminar, led by Trish Merrill and Drew Brooks of the Austin, Texas, based Faith Partners, Inc., was to equip participants with knowledge and skills to build confidence and commitment for the initiation and support of addiction prevention and recovery ministries.

“It was one of the most helpful continuing education events that I have ever attended,” said Rev. Brad Smart of Bagby Memorial United Methodist Church in Grayson, Kentucky.  Funding for the cost-efficient seminar was provided through the clergy education monies set aside from the Pikeville Hospital settlement.

November Leadership Training in OKC

Faith Partners Leadership Training will be held on Thursday, November 19^th at Grace United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City, OK.  The event will be from 8:30-4:00.  The cost is $150 per congregation.  CDM is willing to scholarship United Methodist Churches that would like to begin this ministry but do not have the funds for it.  

Additional information on this training event and the overall approach can be had by clicking on FP Leadership.

Kids Rock for New Life in Austin

Check out the  Kids Rock for New Life event in Austin, TX  This is a music benefit for New Life Institute, Austin, TX. Performances and entertainment include Grammy-nominated Grupo Fantasma, drummer Hunt Sales, author Spike Gillespie, and the Paul Green School of Rock to benefit the New Life Institute Counseling Center of Austin. The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 5th,from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at The Mohawk, 912 Red River, in Austin. New Life’s Counseling Center of Austin is an area service provider that extends help to those who could not otherwise afford quality mental health counseling.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Food, by Chef Margit, is included. Drinks are extra. An auction of intriguing, “must-have” items and opportunities will be held. For tickets contact New Life Institute at 512-469-9447 or look at the New Life website. All event proceeds fund mental health care for those in need.

New Life Institute promotes reconciliation, restoration, and renewal for those seeking healing and growth. Centered in the Austin metropolitan area, their services include counseling, mediation, education, and spiritual direction, using a multidimensional approach to emotional well being and spiritual wholeness. New Life Institute is dedicated to serving those who cannot otherwise afford quality, professional mental health services. Associated with the United Methodist Church (Austin District), New Life Institute serves people regardless of faith orientation or practice.

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