Christian Help for Addiction
An online support group for you.
What happens in a Resilient Recovery Group?
This video will give you a solid understanding of what happens in a Resilient Recovery Group Meeting. Watch it so you can feel confident in your first meeting.
You don’t need to do this on your own
If you are like most people, admitting you need help is hard to do. But, we’re here to support you.
Talk things out.
Sometimes just starting to share things out loud is a tremendous relief. It’s helpful to know you are not alone.
Get real.
You’ll learn how to get real with others and with God. This is a safe place to admit fears, embarrassment, and shame. You’ll learn that no one judges you as harshly as you judge yourself.
Find Hope.
You’ll learn new ways to handle things. And you’ll see why we are so confident that God forgives you, loves you, and wants to restore and bless you.
What are people saying?
Anna and Angel have both experienced Resilient Recovery Groups—Anna in the context of a church and Angel as the manager of an inpatient rehab. Click the videos below to hear what they have to say about Resilient Recovery Groups.
Angel’s Story
Anna’s Story
What Do Clients at a Rehab Say?
What people are saying about the workbook
“I don't even know where to begin. I deeply appreciate the efforts of the author and everyone who has worked with him in his ministry and on this publication..”
— Jimmy
“I love how the lessons in the book encourage the reader to identify harmful behaviors and to be honest about them. But instead of wallowing in regret, the reader is led to Christ and forgiven. It uses Jesus' love to change behavior.”
— Dan
“[Resilient] has been a huge blessing to our church. It's rock solid on law and gospel and points to Christ as our true hope for recovery and a life of not just surviving but thriving. The RESILIENT acronym is just awesome--truthful and Christ-centered.”
— Phil
Frequently Asked Questions
Click below for the answers to common questions
What is Resilient?↓
Resilient is a Christian support group. We make it easy to get help because we remember how hard it was to reach out for help the first [or the 20th] time. We will make you feel comfortable because we've been where you are now.
Our program works because it is built on historical Christian practices that promote change. We get help from scripture and the Holy Spirit. And our program is informed by the latest science on recovery.
Is there a cost to attend Resilient?↓
No. You will never be charged for attending. We don't want anyone to miss out on Resilient least of all because of money.
Can I make a donation?↓
If you would like to send a gift to support the ministry, CLICK HERE to be redirected our giving page on the Crosswalk church website. When making your donation, don't forget to choose "Resilient" from the "general" drop down menu. If you don't choose Resilient, we won't get the donation!
Is Resilient Anonymous and Confidential?↓
Yes. We protect eachother from gossip and speculation by refusing to share details from our meetings including who attended or what they said in the meeting. This is a safe place to share and seek support.
Of course, no peer support group can guarantee each person's behavior. Also, we use a secure Zoom meeting platform, but we can't guarantee it's security either.
But in our years of experience with Resilient, we have yet to learn about someone violating the group's guidelines in a way that would expose someone's presence or the reason they came.
What do I need to attend?↓
At a minimum, you need telephone service and some desire to make a change. You can call one of the numbers included in the invite and participate as if Resilient was a conference call. You won't be able to see the rest of the group and they won't be able to see you.
If you want to participate as zoom call, you'll need smart phone, tablet, or computer with an internet connection.
Call-in and Log-in instructions will come with your invite.
You can't pray away an addiction or mental illness, right?↓
That's true. Addictions and mental illness are more than a spiritual and moral issue. Please get all the professional help you can.
But, they are not less than a spiritual or moral issue, either.
So when it comes to overcoming shame and seeking renewal through Jesus, Resilient groups are powerful.
Aren't the 12 steps THE gold standard for peer support?↓
Step programs have been in existance since the 1930's. And they have helped many people. To this day 12-step groups remain popular and successful peer support programs.
But our understanding of addiction, mental illness, and the science of behavior change has grown over the decades.
We now know that common factors are present in all helping programs. The most effective programs are non-judgemental, increase hope, and build a community of relationships with those who support our recovery.
We support anyone who decides to attend a 12-step program. But, we offer Resilient as an add-on or alternative to 12-step programs for those that want to deepen their relationship with Jesus while in recovery.
Science suggests that we get an added benefit when a program is in line with our deeply held religious convictions.
If digging deeper into richness of historical Christianity sounds good to you, Resilient might be just the right program to meet your needs.
How come your giving page is from Crosswalk Church?↓
Resilient Recovery is a ministry of Crosswalk Church in Laveen, Arizona. Thus, all donations are processed through the Church's giving page.
Crosswalk Church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Synod, which is the 3rd largest Lutheran denomination in the country. CLICK HERE for Crosswalk's statement of faith.
Who is Resilient for?↓
Our mission statement makes it clear. Resilient exists “TO comfort others with the comfort we have received SO THAT every addict-- and everyone who feels shame over any struggle will know God’s great love and mercy.”
What if I am still struggling?↓
You don't need to be clean and sober to join and be welcome.
There are two scenarios in which we will enforce some boundaries. a) You will be removed from a meeting if your behavior becomes a distraction. b) If we learn that you are about to do something dangerous to yourself or others while under the influence (like driving a car) we will try to prevent it by contacting the appropriate authorities.
What does Resilient stand for?↓
Rest in Jesus and His Care
Express My Need for Jesus
Seek God’s Presence and Power
Imagine Freedom in Christ
Live Transparently by Owning My Sin
Invite Jesus to Change Me
Exalt Jesus Above All Things
Neutralize Temptation through Meditation on God’s Word
Tell Others What God Has Done for You