Summer 2003/Pasadema
Two-week Intensive
CN533
Ryan
CN533: RECOVERY MINISTRIES IN THE LOCAL CHURCH. Dale S. Ryan.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course will cover both the theological foundations of recovery
ministry, the personal dynamics of recovery (with particular reference to
pastors) and the practical concerns and how-to's of developing a local church
based recovery ministry.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- The recovery movement has involved millions of people in Twelve
Step and other kinds of recovery groups. Many more have learned to see
themselves and their relationships in new ways. Addiction and abuse can no
longer be ignored by the Christian community without risking the perception
that the gospel is irrelevant to the most deeply felt needs of individuals in
our congregations and community. Because the fundamentals of recovery ministry
are deeply rooted in Christian convictions, many local churches are in the
process of developing distinctively Christian recovery ministries.
COURSE FORMAT:
- Class sessions will consist of lecture, discussions and small group
participation. Class will meet at Fuller for four hour sessions on June 23, 24,
30 and July 1,2 and 3. On Wednesday June 25-Saturday June 28 students will
participate in STEPS 2003, a national conference for Christians in recovery to
be held at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 19700 Rinaldi, Porter Ranch, CA 91325
(near Northridge). Conference fees are waived for students enrolled for credit
in CN533.
REQUIRED READING:
- May, G. Addiction and Grace. Harper & Row, 1988. [208
pp.]
- Ryan, D. & J. The Twelve Steps: A Spiritual Kindergarten.
Christian Recovery Int'l, 1999. [129 pp.]
- Schaef, A. W. The Addicted Organization. HarperSanFrancisco, 1990.
[240 pp.]
- White, William L. Pathways: From the Culture of Addiction to the Culture
of Recovery: A Travel Guide for Addiction Professionals. Hazelden, 1996.
[560 pp.]
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Arterburn, S. & J. Felton. Toxic Faith. Thomas Nelson,
1991.
- Johnson, D. & J. VanVonderen. The Subtle Power of Spiritual
Abuse. Bethany, 1991.
- Laaser, M. R. The Secret Sin: Healing the Wounds of Sexual
Addiction. Zondervan, 1992.
- McCormick, P. Sin as Addiction. Paulist Press, 1989.
- Metzger, L. From Denial to Recovery. Jossey-Bass, 1988.
- Miller, K. A Hunger for Healing. HarperSanFrancisco, 1991.
- Seeburger, F. F. Addiction and Responsibility: An Inquiry into the
Addictive Mind. Crossroad, 1993.
- Smedes, L. B. Shame and Grace: Healing the Shame We Don't Deserve.
HarperCollins, 1993.
- VanVonderen, J. Good News for the Chemically Dependent. Thomas
Nelson, 1985.
- Wegscheider, S. Another Chance. Science and Behavior Books, 1981.
- Wuthnow, R. Sharing the Journey. Macmillan/Free Press, 1994.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- (1) Read all required texts and submit one-page critiques of each
book. Due August 1, 2003. (2) Additional reading to bring total to a minimum of
1200 pages of reading. (3) Write a short critique/analysis of 6 different
workshops or plenary sessions at the STEPS 2003 conference (due July 11). (4)
Write a 12-15 page research paper, typed, double-spaced. Paper may examine in
more depth one of the topics covered in the course, design a recovery strategy
suited to your community of faith or be a reflection on some element of course
content as it applies to your personal journey (due August 1, 2003). (5) Active
participation in class discussions and activities.
PREREQUISITES: None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Elective.
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.