Who Benefits?

Who Benefits from the Faith Partners Team Ministry?

People who need help…
Learn they are not alone, that others care No longer feel isolated or ashamed Are able to talk with their pastor and receive spiritual guidance Find there are resources that can help Receive ongoing confidential support from team members who understand Begin to address issues they felt were hopeless Gain information and skills to equip them to prevent problems

Clergy…
Become more confident in addressing drug and alcohol issues
Receive support of team members who may have more experience with issue
Team assists with community resource identification and relationships
Able to reach out to more congregational members through the ministry
Learn healthy ways to respond to congregational and personal needs

Team Ministry Members…
Engaged in a meaningful ministry to which they feel called
Able to share their experience and integrate their recovery and faith
Receive the joy of helping others
Experience the congregation as a healing place

Congregation…
Becomes a more accepting and hospitable place
Hope and help offered regularly
Ministry fits and fulfills the mission
Attracts people who want to be honest about their lives and serve others
Increases the number of lay people involved in ministries
Becomes a more relevant and helpful community
Ministry helps integrate body, mind and spirit

“Healing places for individuals and families touched by addiction are successful when congregations learn facts, avoid judgment, practice love and offer support”.