Recovery Family

Here in Florida, I get lots of people asking me about being a Celebrate Recovery State Rep and what all does a State Rep do for the local recovery ministries. So I thought I would post a brief summary.

First and foremost, I would like to say that it is my honor and privilage to come alongside the CR leaders in my area, as you decide to start a Celebrate Recovery.

• Throughout the year, State Reps try to meet with as many leaders as they can, either in person or by email and phone.
• We’re there to help you create and run your ministry as close to the model of Celebrate Recovery as possible. As your CR gets under way, we’re there to bounce questions off of. If we don’t have the answer right off, we’ll inquire through the National team.
• Networking with other CR ministries is important, and you’ll see us frequently asssessing an area, encouraging the leaders to meet up, to help and pray for one another. A great place to meet is at our regional CR One Day and Advanced Leadership Training events, and the CR Summit of course. So the State Reps promote, attend and help out at these events.
• To get your CR listed on the National website, or to update a listing, you send your State Rep the complete info. Remember, your ministry has to be up and running for a minimum of 90 days, and modeling the “DNA” of CR.
• We always try to get you the latest info on new resources and upcoming events.

Now in Florida, we have only two Reps. There should be five. Are you interested? Just let me know and I’ll send you more info. Key thing is that you’ve been a CR Ministry Leader for awhile. Although a volunteer position, there are benefits to both you and your church.

I hope this info helps some, but what I’m really hoping for is that after reading this, that there might be someone that just “jumps out at you” as a great candidate for a State Rep prospect. If so, please talk with them, and then encourage them to contact their State Rep.