**Presented by: Frank Sanchez

**What is Regeneration Ministries ? A Dynamic Biblically Based Program that Reveals the Connection between the 12 Steps of Recovery and our Growing Relationship with Jesus Christ

A Christ Centered 12 Step Recovery Program / Process to help people with Dysfunctional Behaviors and Addiction

**Objectives of the ProcessLift Jesus up so that People will be Drawn to HimMethod to Help Improve Church Members Personal Relationship with the LordIntroduce Jesus as HP to Non Churched people involved in Secular 12 Step RecoveryDevelop Relationship with Newcomers praying they will Surrender to Jesus, Request Bible Study, Realize Present Truth and Become Baptized

**Is There a Need in Our Church?We Long for the Return of Our Savior and this program as well as many others we pray will Hasten that Return People within the Church and their Loved ones with such problems need this safe place The message presented by E. G White and our Church works in Harmony with 12 stepsSpecific Articles will be presented

**Resources Available to Your ChurchRegeneration Awareness Sabbath program conducted by FS & others at Your Church (Flyers and Hand Outs) Regeneration Certification Seminars 3-5 Days Regeneration Training Manual (Adventist Resources), Serenity 12 Step Study Bible (Nelson Publishing), etc.Certified Regeneration Facilitators within Ministry

**Regeneration Awareness SabbathCoordinators Sermon to Lift Jesus up by Witnessing of Personal Recovery and Connection to 12 Steps as well as Basic Process of Regeneration Program 2Cor 12:8-10 , Rev: 3 and 14 , 1JN 1, Eph 2, 1Cor 5Fellowship @ Pot LuckTwo (2) Hour Seminar Explaining 12 Steps and Biblical Basis, 12 Traditions, Powerlessness List, Setting Up Group and Conducting Meetings, Resources, Core Group Interest (Handout), Questions / Answers and Prayer (can do this without doing sermon)

**Regeneration Awareness SabbathWhat do we mean by Powerlessness ?

Body-Craving (Fill the Hole)Alcohol, Drugs, Cigarettes, Coffee, Gossip, Gambling, Food, Sugar, Sex, Work, Possessions, Religion, TV, Computer, Telephone, Exercise, Reading, Hobbies, Education, Tattoos, Sleeping, Money, Material Goods, People, Places

Mind-Mental Obsession (Root of Addiction) (Deeper Disorder)Anger, Pity, Depression, Worry, Jealousy, Anxiety, Revenge, Isolation, Arrogance, EGO, Fear, Inconsideration, Hatred, Pride, Vanity, Procrastination, Sports, Self Centeredness, Loneliness, Needy, Remorse, Loss of Control, Approval, Possessiveness, Sexism, Abuse, Envy, Self Reliance, Bigotry, Intolerance, Conceit, Co-Dependency, Dishonesty, Stubborn, Withdrawn, Judgmental, Disagreeable, Tense, Irresponsible, Complacent, Suspicous, Domineering, Unreasonable, Lazy, Ungrateful

**Regeneration Awareness SabbathExample Awareness Sabbath Presentation Meeting Agenda Regeneration Credo Christ Centered 12 Steps Christ Centered Traditions Promises General Meeting Information Example Meeting Topics

CHRIST-Centered Support Groups

A person does not have to be a Christian to attend & be accepted GOD accepts us where we are but loves us too much to leave us there = our model

A Biblically Based Program that Reveals the Connection Between the 12 Steps of Recovery and Our Growing Relationship with Jesus Welcome All Who Seek Recovery

Regeneration

Love one another as CHRIST has loved you!

JESUSSPOKEN HERE

WELCOME

Support Groups Pull together!

CHRISTS LOVE Shared! Helping one another! Unity & one accord! S.O.N. {Support, Outreach, Nurture} Confidentiality!

Support Groups Share

Hi! Im ___A New CreatureIn CHRIST!Recoveringfrom

II Corinthians 5:17

I Am a New Creature in CHRIST!

Im not now what I want to beIm not what I ought to beIm not yet what Im going to beBut Thank GOD Im not what I used to be!

{Identity}

I can do all things through CHRISTWho strengthens me! Phil. 4:13

Sharing makes the load lighter

Bear one anothers burdens!

Relationships-Is where its at!

Confess your faults one to another

The seat of change is in Relationships!The seat of Relationship is Involvement!The seat of Involvement is Friendship!The seat of Friendship is Common groundThe seat of Common Ground is Effort!CHRIST-Centered Support Groups are the forum within the church

Mingled with people {Involvement}Desired their Good {Concern}Showed them His Sympathy {Care}Ministered to their needs {Support}Won their Confidence {Trust}Bade them: Follow Me {Called}

PERSONAL MINISTRY

CHRISTS Method

RELATIONSHIPS

LOVE

Support Groups Help Deal With Family Dysfunctions!

Becoming Brand New Creations in CHRIST JESUS!

Set Free From My Dysfunctions in CHRIST!

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There are 4 absolutes that we as Christians can have through the Grace of God (the Gift of Christ) and they are: 1- Honesty, 2- Love, 3- Purity, 4- UnselfishnessThe way to attain these absolutes is through a process of surrender to God as our example Jesus did while he was on this earth. He surrendered his divinity for the nature of man in order to be an example as how to overcome sin while in a fallen condition through the strength of his Father, Our God.The 4 absolutes lead us to principles we have to practice through the strength of the Holy Spirit and they are explained to us in the Word of God so that we can overcome the inherent fallen nature we all have.These Spiritual principles are: Surrender, Confession & Repentance, Reconciliation & Restoration, Continual Growth, Sharing & Serving

Expanded they are: Acceptance/Honesty, Hope, Faith, Courage, Integrity, Willingness, Humility, Brotherly Love, Self Discipline, Perseverance, Awareness, Service.

Let Us look into the word to see the order it provides us to overcome. Let us keep in mind the Life of Jesus and how he Practiced all of these principles in all of his affairs.

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STEP ONE "We admitted we were powerless over sin--that our lives become unmanageable while we are sinning."

PRINCIPLE = ACCEPTANCE AND HONESTY

SCRIPTURE = ROMANS 7:14-21For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing:for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me I find then law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.

I Am a New Creature in CHRIST!

Im not now what I want to beIm not what I ought to beIm not yet what Im going to beBut Thank GOD Im not what I used to be!

{Identity}

I can do all things through CHRISTWho strengthens me! Phil. 4:13

Regeneration

What do we mean by Powerlessness ?BODY-Substance-Triggers-Craving

Mind-Character Defects-Triggers-Mental Obsession

Body-Craving (Fill the Hole)Alcohol, Drugs, Cigarettes, Coffee, Gossip, Gambling, Food, Sugar, Sex, Work, Possessions, Religion, TV, Computer, Telephone, Exercise, Reading, Hobbies, Education, Tattoos, Sleeping, Money, Material Goods, People, Places

Mind-Mental Obsession (Root of Addiction) (Deeper Disorder)Anger, Pity, Depression, Worry, Jealousy, Anxiety, Revenge, Isolation, Arrogance, EGO, Fear, Inconsideration, Hatred, Pride, Vanity, Procrastination, Sports, Self Centeredness, Loneliness, Needy, Remorse, Loss of Control, Approval, Possessiveness, Sexism, Abuse, Envy, Self Reliance, Bigotry, Intolerance, Conceit, Co-Dependency, Dishonesty, Stubborn, Withdrawn, Judgemental, Disagreeable, Tense, Irresponsible, Complacent, Suspicous, Domineering, Unreasonable, Lazy, Ungrateful

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STEP TWO "Came to believe that God is a Power greater than ourselves and He can restore us to sanity.

PRINCIPLE = HOPE

SCRIPTURE = 2 TIMOTHY 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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STEP THREE "Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God.

PRINCIPLE = FAITH

SCRIPTURE = LUKE 22:42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

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STEP FOUR "Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves."

PRINCIPLE = COURAGE

SCRIPTURE = LAMENTATIONS 3:40 Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD.

* See our Powerlessness List

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STEP FIVE "Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs."

PRINCIPLE = INTEGRITY

SCRIPTURE = JAMES 5:16a Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed.

* NEED A SPONSOR TO DO WITH

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STEP SIX "Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.

PRINCIPLE = WILLINGNESS

SCRIPTURE = PSALM 119:10-12 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.

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STEP SEVEN "Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings."

PRINCIPLE = HUMILITY

SCRIPTURE = PSALM 51:6-10 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

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STEP EIGHT "Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all."

PRINCIPLE = BROTHERLY LOVE

SCRIPTURE = LUKE 6:31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

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STEP NINE "Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others."

PRINCIPLE = SELF DISCIPLINE

SCRIPTURE = MATHEW 5:23-24 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

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STEP TEN "Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it."

PRINCIPLE = PERSEVERANCE

SCRIPTURE = I CORINTHIANS 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

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STEP ELEVEN "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out."

PRINCIPLE = AWARENESS

SCRIPTURE = PHILIPPIANS 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

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STEP TWELVE "Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps we tried to carry this message to OTHERS and to practice these principles in all our affairs."

PRINCIPLE = SERVICE

SCRIPTURE = I PETER 4:11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister(serves), let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

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Meeting Format(Pick A Leader)1 - Open With Prayer 2 - All Pray Serenity Prayer

3 - Leader Introduces Self (Hi my name is _________ I am a new creature in Christ Recovering from __________. (See the Powerlessness List)

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Meeting Format (cont.)4 - Member Reads What Regeneration Is:*A Dynamic Biblically Based Program That Reveals the Connection Between the 12 Steps of Recovery and Our Growing Relationship with Jesus Christ

*IS A SUPPORT SYSTEM PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP INTERACTION WITH THOSE SEEKING RECOVERY FROM AND VICTORY OVER ALCOHOL/DRUG DEPENDENCY, AND OTHER COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR.

*IS A CHRIST-CENTERED, SUPPORT GROUP NETWORK MADE UP OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE "BEEN THERE." WE KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEMS, THE FEELINGS OF HOPELESSNESS, AND THE NEEDS OF THOSE ADDICTED TO ALCOHOL & DRUGS AS WELL AS OTHER COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR.

*IS A CARING, CORE-GROUP CONCEPT OF NURTURE BASED UPON MUTUAL NEED, CONCERN, TRUST, AND CHRISTIAN LOVE. WE BUILD BONDS OF UNITY IN GOAL AND PURPOSE....THE EXTINCTION OF ADDICTIONS.

*IS THE RECOGNITION AND CHOICE OF JESUS CHRIST AS "THE HIGHEST POWER" AND CLAIMING HIS PROMISES OF FREEDOM FROM AND VICTORY OVER ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR.

*IS A "GUILT-FREE" WAY TO RETURN TO THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST THAT CAN BRING ABOUT (PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL) "HEALING"; A "NEW-LIFE" EXPERIENCE, FREE FROM SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE.

*IS FOR THE PERSON WHO DESIRES TO STOP ALCOHOL/DRUG USAGE OR OTHER ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR AND RECOGNIZES THE "NEED" FOR SPIRITUAL HELP AND HEALING THROUGH JESUS CHRIST..

*IS A "HOMECOMING" FOR THOSE WHO HAVE KNOWN BUT ARE NOW OUT OF CONTACT, DUE TO HABITUAL HARMFUL BEHAVIOR, WITH THE LOVE, HEALING AND ASSURANCE OF JESUS CHRIST.

*INVITES YOU TO EXPERIENCE, THROUGH CHRIST, THE "SPIRIT OF POWER, LOVE, AND A SOUND MIND" IN A SMALL GROUP OF CARING, SHARING PEOPLE WHO HAVE "BEEN THERE" AND UNDERSTAND.

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Meeting Format (cont.)5 - Read 12 Steps and Scripture6 - Read Guidelines For Sharing and Establish Group Rules Beyond if Required * Group is to be confidential and safe place (what is said here or heard here remains here!!!) * Talk only about yourself * In Participation, we try not to intellectualize or preach, share our strength, hope and experience to the best of our ability * Do not interrupt someone elses sharing * If you wish to speak, raise hand to be recognized by the leader, use greeting with first name and limit sharing to 5 minutes so all can have time to share. * No Cross-Talk please! Do not make comments or give opinions about what other people share. Do not give advise (Share your experience) Do not sermonize7 - Step Study:Serenity Bible / Subject Study & Sharing8 - End Meeting on time with sentence prayer and all say Our Father (All Hold Hands)

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GREENVILLE, SC REGENERATION MEETING

OPEN MEETING WITH PRAYER (Chair) AND SERENITY PRAYER (All)

Meeting to end 1 Hours

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference.

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Living one day at a time, Enjoying one moment at a time, Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace, Taking this sinful world as it is, Not as I would have it; Trusting that you will make all things right if I surrender to your will, So that I may be reasonably happy in this life, And supremely happy with you forever in the next. Amen

Have Members read Credo, Steps, Traditions and Promises

Any Announcements etc.

Do Step Study or Pressing Issue Etc.

Pass Basket around per Tradition 7

Close meeting with Sentence Prayers, Prayer List and Holding Hands

Lords Prayer (Trespass) a loud

GREENVILLE, SDA

REGENERATION CREDO

We are a fellowship seeking growth and deeper spiritual dimensions in our lives.

We know we can be honest about our shortcomings in an atmosphere of complete trust and confidentiality.

We believe in the regeneration of the whole person; physically, spiritually, socially and mentally.

We believe in the regeneration of successful relationships at home, as well as, in the society in which we live.

We believe that God has a unique plan for our lives and wants us to live abundantly and joyously.

We believe that surrender to Christ can liberate us from the bondage of chemical dependency or similar obsessions that estrange us from God.

We believe in the power of prayer, both individual and corporate, and that our petitions will be answered through Christ.

We believe in the power of community, knowing that there is a strength and source of support in this fellowship that transcends anything attainable on an individual basis.

We believe this program helps reveal the connection between the 12 steps of recovery and our growing relationship with Jesus Christ

Christ Centered 12 Steps

1. We admitted we were powerless over our sinful nature, that our lives had become unmanageable.

I know nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. Romans 7:18

2. Came to believe a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Phillipians 2:13

3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God.

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God - which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1

4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord. Lamentations 3:40

5. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and another human being, the exact nature of our wrongs.

Therefore confess your sins to each other, and pray for each other so that you may be healed. James 5:16

6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James 4:10

7. Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.

Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31

9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First, go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24

10. Continued to take personal inventory and, when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.

So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall. 1 Corinithians 10:12

11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly. Colossians 3:16

12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry the message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

Brothers if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted Galatians 6:1

Christ Centered Traditions

1. Our common welfare should come first. Personal recovery depends upon Regeneration unity.

This tradition recognizes the sense of safety that the unity of Regeneration and its groups provide. Unity is necessary if the members of this fellowship are to be honest and vulnerable, and to take risks leading to healing. Psalm 133 declares this unity is good and pleasant and associates it with Gods blessings. No one persons needs or personality will be allowed to disrupt this unity.

2. We are guided by and follow only one authority a loving God who manifests himself to us through the Lordship of His son, Jesus Christ and the wisdom of His Words as revealed in the Bible. Our leaders are but trusted servants. They do not govern.

This tradition establishes Christ as the central and ultimate authority in any matter pertaining to the functioning of our Regeneration support groups. Any philosophy taught must be consistent with biblical guidelines. Traditions and principles must reflect the truth of God revealed in scripture.

3 The only requirement for Regeneration membership is a desire to change.

This tradition reflects the unconditional love of God in Christ. We trust God through the Holy Spirit to convict and draw all people to himself through Jesus Christ in His perfect time and way. We seek only to show the kindness and mercy of God to one another. Regeneration is open to all. We become members simply by attending, and deciding for ourselves if we are members. Our common belief is that Jesus Christ is our Highest Power.

4. Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or Regeneration as a whole.

This tradition places the responsibility to determine and meet the needs of the group in persons who know it best its members. The only restriction on this freedom is that the well-being of Regeneration must take precedence over the interests of any one group. Each group must determine its purpose for meeting and develop its format accordingly. Jesus Christ is our Higher Power, and the Bible our primary text. Thus, we refrain from discussing other philosophies or therapies at our meetings. In respect for our tradition of welcoming any recovering person, neither doctrines of any church nor politics are to be discussed during the meeting time. Jesus Christ and the principles taught in the Bible form the basis of our recovery. Anything that undermines or confuses those principles can be detrimental to Regeneration as a whole.

5. Each group has but one primary purpose, to carry its message of recovery through Jesus Christ to those who desire a closer relationship with Jesus.. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps of Regeneration, encouraging and understanding others, and by welcoming and giving comfort to our members.

This tradition calls on us to be single-minded in purpose. Nothing is as important as bearing one anothers burdens and ministering to those who share our struggle and pain. Victory cannot be kept, until it is given away. Our groups carry out this purpose by welcoming newcomers, and by giving love, comfort, and support to anyone who seeks help.

6. Regeneration groups ought never endorse, finance, or lend the Regeneration name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property, and prestige divert us from our primary spiritual aim.

Experience proves we cannot endorse or lend the Regeneration name to any outside activity or related enterprise, no matter how good

7. Regeneration groups should be self-supporting and responsible to meet their own financial needs.

It is vital to our own well being and sense of self-esteem and, also, to the well being of the groups, that we assume active responsibility for our group expenses. There are no dues or membership fees for Regeneration, however members are asked to participate in supporting their own group and Regeneration by contributing what they can toward group expenses. This tradition establishes the responsibility of group members to invest in themselves, as well as, in the recovery of others.

8. Regeneration groups should remain forever non-professional and provide no expertise other than our own experience, strength and hope.

We do not provide treatment, counseling, or any professional advice or expertise to our group members. Professionals may be part of our fellowship, but they do not operate in any capacity other than as group members working on their own recovery. We do not attempt to give insight or advice about what a group member should or should not do in their lives. We simply share our experience, strength, and hope with one another. God may use our experience to speak to others in the group, but it is the listeners responsibility to choose and to carefully discern Gods perfect will for their lives, rather than looking to, asking for, and acting on, the wisdom of imperfect group members.

9. Regeneration, as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.

We are a fellowship of equals. Each member is encouraged to participate in group service. We elect, appoint, or ask for volunteers to chair meetings, set out literature, serve as secretary/treasurer, etc. on a rotating basis. Leadership of a group should be associated not with an individual, but with the group conscience as a whole.

10. Regeneration has no opinion on outside issues; hence the Regeneration name ought never be drawn into public controversy.

This tradition protects the fellowship and its groups from confusion and division. Regeneration brings together people of widely different religious backgrounds, interests, and opinions. Our program is so universal in its appeal that members with diametrically opposing views can still find common ground through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The survival and spread of Regeneration are our primary aim.

11. Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion. We need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, TV, and films. We need guard with special care the anonymity of all Regeneration members.

It is important that those who need what Regeneration offers have the opportunity to hear about us. We seek publicity for Regeneration principles, not Regeneration members. Personal anonymity at the public level is the cornerstone of our public relations policy. The Eleventh Tradition is a constant reminder that personal ambition has no place in Regeneration. Each member is an active guardian of our fellowship and the anonymity of our members.

12. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles above personalities.

This tradition establishes confidentiality in every regard concerning the fellowship and its members. Confidentiality as a tradition, is the basis of trust that makes our program possible. There may be certain members we dislike, and we may be tempted to judge their progress or discount their words. However, if we allow personalities to interfere with our spiritual goals, we cheat ourselves out of important opportunities. We choose a path of personal integrity becoming people who keep confidences, refuse to

gossip and respect the privacy of all our members.

The Promises

If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. That feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. Self-seeking will slip away. Our whole attitudeand outlook upon life will change. Fear of people and of economic insecurity will leave us. We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us. We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.

Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us, sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them.

Interactive Meetings Purpose To become familiar with format of meeting Establish group guidelines starting with basic standards. Establish group name and safe, loving, compassionate Christ Centered environment Working through example topics using Steps, Bible, Regeneration resources and Experience to help person in need. (Christ Centered)

Interactive Meetings Example TopicsFor each topic have a new leader of the meeting and a new person to act out the part of the person in need. The person is usually in denial concerning their part in the malady.Each topic is to be completed and 30 45 minutes should be spent on each example topic.Conclusions and lessons learned on each should be discussed after each example. Prepare to share with class when meeting time is over.

Interactive Meetings Example TopicsPerson is experiencing much disharmony at home concerning spouse and children (arguments over household duties and family activities etc.) Person is looking for help to change behavior of people in the family. The person is presently working on 3 church committees, is a member of the church board, has a 10 hour a day job and just started a part time MLM business.Person is asking for help to cope with intense anger in their life. The person has a son who has just been arrested for drunk driving. The arrest is the second incident for him in 2 years. The son is 22 years old and lives at home. He is not a practicing Christian however says he respects the parents Christian principles.

Interactive Meetings Example TopicsA person who is a relative of an SDA member but not an SDA member has decided to attend your Regeneration meeting and they are a member of NA (Narcotics Anonymous). The person is very familiar with the 12 steps. The person is interested in the concept of Jesus as a Higher Power and would like to see His relationship to the 12 steps. He has been agnostic until coming to NA. Can we help him without being denominational?A person has expressed a need to stop excessive behavior concerning having everything in its proper place at all times. The behavior has gone to such extremes that anxiety becomes prevalent if any item is out of order. There is fear that fire could occur if a light is left on when leaving home.

**Regeneration Awareness SabbathSome Churches where Awareness Days Have Been ConductedAnderson,SC-Atlanta North & South-Belvedere-Brunswick-NASOCA Pines-Southern & Collegedale-Concord,NC-Salisbury,NC Dalton,Ga-Greenville,SC-Greensboro,NC-Jacksonville,Fl-Jasper,Tn-Knoxville,Tn-Lenoir City,Tn-McMinville,Tn-Murfreesboro,Tn-New Covenant&Savannah,Ga-Beauford,SC-Oglethorpe,Ga-Ft Oglethorpe,Tn-Ooltewah,Tn-Pikeville,Tn-Spartanburg,SC-Statesboro,Ga-Tryon,NC-Valdosta,Ga-Waycross,Ga-Waynesville,NC-Woodruff,SC-Winter Springs,Fl-Dallas City Temple, St Augustine, Fl, Westbury, NY, Travelers Rest, SC, Kings Mountain, NC, Canada, California, Washington, Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC Scheduled Awareness DaysFt Meyers, Fl, Andrews University,

**Regeneration Certification SeminarsHey Hal !Certification classes @ Orlando Health Summit each FebruaryGCC Regeneration Certification @ Southern Adventist UniversityGCC Regeneration Certification @ Belvedere SDA Church, Atlanta GaGCC Regeneration Certification @ Macon SDA Church, Macon, GaRegeneration Certification in Canada

**Reference Material Used In Ministry Bible and Serenity Study Bible Ellen White Writings (STC, Temp, MH, etc. Regeneration Manual 12 Steps for Christians AA Material (Big Book, 12 and 12, etc.) Christian 12 Step Study Guides

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Speaker: Hal Gates, Director

Contact Information:

Hal Gates, DirectorSDAXA Regeneration3710 Oldani RdRaymond, WA 98577-9699United States

Phone: 360-942-2400 Email: sdaxahal@yahoo.comSpecialty: Health Ministries & Family Life Speaker

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Topic: Regeneration Ministry

"A Biblically Based Program that Reveals the Connection between the 12 Steps of Recovery and our Growing Relationship with Jesus Christ.The presentation will explain the fundamentals of this Christ Centered 12 step program for family recovery.The discussion will show how the support group network is making real a recognition of need,of powerlessness, and of Gods power to restore and renew us from dysfunctional behavior.The goal is to equip congregations to have a safe, healthy place to begin confronting the denial and issues so prevalent today.The presentation will explain how intensive leadership training and seminars are provided for developing Regeneration groups to be used in conjunction with the local church health ministries. Regeneration establishes a confidential small group forum in which the hurting, unhelped, and unheard may seek the support, love,acceptance, forgiveness and affirmation of others who have been there and understand.The ministries main goal is to lift Jesus up in recovery so that people will be drawn to Him.

Contact:Frank SanchezNAD Regeneration Coordinator in the Southern Union and Georgia Cumberland Conference.

12 Steps with Jesus Ministries14 Saybrook Rd.Simpsonville, SC 29681864-963-5601e mail:mailto:gailileo1@yahoo.com

**Regeneration Contacts Rene 706-226-2166, David 423-316-6722 Becky 800-567-1844 X 338, E W 800-567-1844 X 331 Randi 423-236-5344, Judy 423-396-3648 Raye 240-481-9117 Bill 828-684-9356

**Communication Newsletter sent by emailhttp://www.adventistregenerationministries.org/Georgia Cumberland Conferencehttp://www.plusline.org NAD Publications and Web PageRecovery PublicationsLocal News

**Some Christ Centered Support Groupshttp://www.alcoholicsvictorious.org/http://www.adventistregenerationministries.org/http://www.byhisgrace.cc/alcoholicsforchrist/http://www.christian12-step.com/http://www.christian12step.org/http://www.christianrecovery.com/http://www.in-stepsoberliving.com/http://www.tgsrm.org/12-Steps.htmlhttp://www.celebraterecovery-se.com/http://www.rpipublishing.com/free.htmlhttp://webpages.charter.net/12stepswithjesusministries/index.htm

**Are We Ready to Start a Ministry?(4 M Check)Is Motive Right (Lift Jesus Up to Draw People to HimIs Moment Right (Last Days, Latter Rain)Men and WoMen Prepared (David had Bear and Lion, we are over comers by the blood of the Lamb)Is Method Correct (12 steps are affirmed by the Bible (Christ's Method)

**Next StepsNAD Health Summit, Orlando 1/08Schedule an Awareness Sabbath (see Frank or call 864-963-5601, see Ray N )More intense TrainingInitiate Christ Centered Groups located Independently of Churches or Secular 12 step Meeting Places 12 Steps with Jesus MinistriesEstablish Resources to Accomplish Setting Up these Independent GroupsFollow Existing Presentation Method to Encourage Attendance and Leaders

**Next StepsTerry A. member of Kings Mountain, NC 12 Steps with Jesus Ministry (left)Spoke @ Greenville, SC Regeneration Meeting on Step 2. There were 14 Greenville group members in attendance (2 shown with Terry)