Faith Communities and Addiction Recovery: A Practical Guide for Faith and Community Leaders
Faith Communities and Addiction Recovery by Rev. Dr. Ed Treat is a practical and accessible guide for congregations and faith communities that want to respond more faithfully and effectively to addiction.
Addiction affects individuals, families, congregations, and entire communities, yet many faith communities feel unsure about what to say, what to do, or how to help. This book offers a clear path forward. It helps pastors, lay leaders, care teams, recovery advocates, and concerned members understand addiction, reduce stigma, support people in recovery and their families, and begin building a ministry of compassion, education, and hope.
The book is especially useful for congregations interested in forming a lay-led Recovery Awareness Team or Addiction Awareness Ministry Team. It provides theological grounding, practical guidance, discussion material, and a framework for helping faith communities become safer, more informed, and more responsive places for those affected by addiction.
Rather than asking congregations to become treatment centers, Faith Communities and Addiction Recovery invites them to become communities of awareness, welcome, support, and spiritual care. It is a resource for any faith community ready to move from silence and uncertainty toward understanding, action, and healing.
