Your pastor asks you to start a new ministry for people struggling with addiction in your community. Your pastor wants you to create a proposal to share with the church leaders, who will later decide whether to approve and fund your ministry. Your staffing will consist mainly of volunteer church members. Your proposal needs to address the following:
What is the biblical basis for such ministry? Include scriptural references.
Explain how this ministry will meet the church’s values, vision, and mission.
What is your mission statement and goals for the ministry, and how will you determine if you provided
effective treatment for addicts?
Explain the causes of these addictions, the physical, cognitive effects, and how your ministry can treat those struggling with addiction.
Provide examples of other churches with similar ministries (provide links to websites).
PART TWO: Imagine that you are opening up a treatment.
Based on your understanding of drug abuse. Which addictive substance would you focus on, and which type of therapy or therapies would you employ in your treatment center? Justify your decision on
choosing an effective therapy approach by the following criteria: (1) find five scholarly articles that
testify to its effectiveness, (2) describe how a Christian worldview can be incorporated into this type
of therapy.
List the days and times the ministry will occur and the items needed – rooms, tables, chairs, audio, video, vehicles, etc.
Explain how you would promote the ministry among your church and community.
What materials will you use to train your volunteers and staff? 1500 words 5 sources
