Many churches (and their leadership) have elected not to address the growing problem of Christian kids who are abusing drugs/alcohol.  Yet research by Barna tells us the following: 

• More than one in five Christian kids admit they use or have used drugs/alcohol.1

• In a nationwide survey, 17% of pastors with kids ages 10 to 30 revealed their children either currently abuse drugs or alcohol or have abused them in the past; 74% of those pastoral families do not seek professional assistance when they discover the problem in their family.2

“You’re Not Alone” started in 1999 as a forum of sharing and encouragement where ministry families could share their pain and pray with their peers in a confidential, compassionate environment.  As the ministry has evolved, many enlightened churches have elected to help, with God’s leading, reach out to families in the church who may be struggling with this delicate, devastating dilemma.

Your church may be considering a mini-series on addiction/recovery, launching a new support group and recovery ministry, or providing an outreach for non-Christian friends who have children, loved ones or family members who are abusing or to have your own half-day conference.  You may even want to join with other churches for a community-wide outreach.

If so, here is how “You’re Not Alone” can help:

• “You’re Not Alone” has prepared sermon suggestions and condensed video conference material featuring John and Susan Vawter for use by church leaders who want to bring this ministry to their church.  The video provides prescriptive solutions and insights to help Christian families who find drugs have invaded their families through their kids.  To view the 38 minute video, click here.  (This requires a high bandwidth Internet connection and Windows Media Player installed on your computer.  If you prefer a CD-ROM or VHS video by postal mail, please send information to info@notalone.org or leave a message at 480-752-8992.)

• To download the complete seminar notes, click here.   

• To download the complete sermon notes, click here. 

• To download questions that have been asked at earlier conferences, click here.  

• To download promotional materials you can modify and personalize to promote understanding and attendance of an event at your church, click on the links below.

 

    5 ½ X 8 ½ art work for Sunday bulletin insert Download the PDF version
 

    4 ¼ X 11 art work for Sunday bulletin insert  Download the PDF version
 

  8 ½ X 11 black-and-white flyer you can personalize for local promotion  Download the PDF version
 

    11 X 17 color poster art you can personalize for local promotion  Download the PDF version

You may also help us increase awareness of this ministry by inserting this ad into your church literature and mailings: 

• Christianity Today ad

 

John Vawter has edited a book of “19 Stories of Hope, Love, and Healing” based upon talks at “You’re Not Alone” conferences.  Hit By a Ton of Bricks:  You’re Not Alone When Your Child’s on Drugs can be ordered on this site, from FamilyLife Publishers or online retailers.  It is also available through many Christian bookstores and traditional retailers.  (NOTE:  All proceeds from books obtained through this web site go to help this ministry.  Click here to order copies for your church outreach program or library.)