It’s evident
that the problem of addictions is getting worse. And while the statistics are
staggering, these numbers represent real people in the real world whose lives
are devastated by the abuse of drugs and/or alcohol. Therefore, it’s time for the
church to have a Biblical response to this global epidemic. But what do pastors
and leaders do in times like these? How can Christians reach out into our
communities to help the addicted and their loved ones, and at the same time,
provide Christians who struggle with addictions an opportunity for transparency
leading to complete freedom?
The
secular community is responding to this addiction crisis with new treatment
centers and programs, along with more robust promotions of AA and NA. These
systems are necessary for those with diverse spiritual beliefs. However, the
Christian community can offer people the power of God that truly transforms
lives. This is what The Solid Rock Road is all about – Bringing God back into
the recovery process; reminding Christians that God is more than enough!
It
is our belief that Christians were not meant to merely cope with their
addictions, strongholds or wounds, but to enjoy complete freedom for a
lifetime. The Solid Rock Road recovery ministry takes people on an experiential
journey of the heart in which they empty themselves of incorrect thoughts, poor
behaviors and painful past experiences. They are then armed with spiritual
insight and weapons of warfare necessary to fight and win the battle for their
own souls, and be restored to their destiny in God.
Through
the ministry, former addicts are encouraged to assimilate into the Body of
Christ rather than separate and congregate as the “recovery people.”
Jerry
and Jamee Pineda are the directors of The Solid Rock Road. They are both former
addicts with theology degrees and have recently planted a church in La Paz,
Mexico. They founded this Christian recovery ministry in 2002 and completed the
book based on their 10 principles in 2010 titled “Follow The Solid Rock Road:
Pathway to Radical Recovery.”
In
2012, they produced the “Solid Rock Road Group Facilitation Manual,” which
provides a week-by-week process for facilitating groups based on the 10
Principles. Since then, many churches and organizations have adopted this
Christian-based ministry in the United States and in Mexico.
The following are additional ways that The Solid
Rock Road ministry can assist addicts, as well as the churches who are using
this Bible-based system:
·
Provide
an in-house method for serving Christians who struggle with addictions.
·
Initiate
an outreach ministry to the unsaved and the backslidden.
·
Offer
individual counseling based on the 10 Principles.
·
Support
the loved ones of the addicted.
·
Complement
existing recovery ministries such as Celebrate Recovery.
·
Empower
the congregation to move forward in their walk with God.
·
Strengthen
the Body of Christ, which in turn strengthens the church.
·
Train
new believers to overcome.
·
Create
servant hearts within the congregation.
Along with a system of recovery and discipleship,
the directors of The Solid Rock Road provide training and ongoing support. If
you are interested in finding out more, or if you have questions, contact Jerry
and Jamee Pineda by email at TheSolidRockRoad@gmail.com or call 541-778-8680. You can also visit the website at www.thesolidrockroad.com.
