By Bob Hale, President and Johna Hale, Executive Director
So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
We would like to express our gratefulness to all the Group Facilitators who are giving their time, hearts, and commitment to continue helping those in recovery. In today’s busy world it is difficult to find balance between work, family, and church. Many find it difficult to take on a volunteer role such as Group Facilitator. Your hearts have led you to make time in life to help others that (in most cases) are where you have been. We applaud and appreciate your commitment to those seeking freedom from sexual sin.
He is the one who gave these gifts to the church; the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do His work and build up the church, the body of Christ, until we come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature and full grown in the Lord, measuring up to the full stature of Christ. (Ephesians 4: 11-13)
L.I.F.E. empowers and relies on Group Facilitators because Headquarters staff and volunteers cannot be in every city around the country! God has chosen you to take your gifts and experiences and help others down their path of recovery. Your experiences help you to relate, encourage, and further your group. Another vital role of Facilitators is to build up new Facilitators from their Group Members so that they may reach the next level of recovery and help other recovering addicts.
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. It is God’s way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do. (2 Timothy 3: 16-17)
God has blessed us with His word. L.I.F.E. Ministries uses God’s word to equip Group Facilitators with biblically-driven resources. The L.I.F.E. Guide workbook series is based on the Nehemiah Principles and Dr. Mark Laaser’s Seven Principles for Living In Freedom Everyday, rather than the secular 12-step programs that exist.
Group Facilitators are the leaders on the battlefield of sexual addiction. Your role allows our ministry to reach as many of God’s people as we possibly can. Your encouraging words hearten Group Members. Your empowerment spreads hope and healing to those seeking integrity. Your resources are based on God’s word so that you may facilitate in His way. L.I.F.E. Ministries thanks you for your time, your passion, and your commitment to helping God’s people live everyday in sexual integrity.
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