Prevention and Recovery
Director’s Message
Prevention and Recovery
It was with great interest and enthusiasm that hundreds of people from all over the world learned about Adventist Recovery Ministries at the 2nd Global Conference on Health and Lifestyle in Geneva, Switzerland.
I was particularly amazed at the compassion towards the suffering and the passion for recovery ministries demonstrated by several leaders who attended the ARMin training at the conference. Many have already been engaged in a similar ministry in many parts of the world. An example is a couple from Germany who volunteered to start a 12-step meeting in their church despite many challenges. They started using a Christian 12-step manual and have hosted meetings in the community for nearly 10 years. They feel the manual they use is outdated and now they are looking forward to have the Journey to Wholeness series translated into German for their use.
Another attendee from England – recently baptized into the Adventist church and who struggled to break the addictions in his life – learned about the conference and the ARMin training and although the registration was already close he went by faith, as he felt called by God to do engage in this ministry. God made a way! He was delighted to attend the training and left motivated and committed.
Likewise, attendees from China, Africa, Austria, Inter-America, and several European countries, made a commitment to initiate this needed ministry in their territory. The culture may be different, but the addictions and the journey to recovery follow the same path. Christ knows no boundaries of nationality or culture has intended that this ministry should grow to reach many others around the globe.
We have the privilege to serve. Let’s get ready for and take advantage of the upcoming trainings scheduled ahead. God will empower you to walk beside others in this journey.
Katia Reinert, PhD, CRNP, FCN