Tens of thousands of Christians are locked into the cycle of addiction--particularly in the areas of alcohol and drug abuse. While 12-step groups are definitely helping many people, where is the incredibible power of Christ in this process? This study guide is based on the book Freedom from AddictionFreedom from Addiction, also written by Neil Anderson and Mike & Julia Quarles. This resource encourages those in addictive behaviors to tangibly process the steps to freedom in Christ outlined in the book. The workbook stresses the need for a personal relationship with Christ as the foundation for the spiritual and physical freedom He offers, as well as a need for personal responsibility and accountability to others to complete the process.
Neil Anderson was raised on a farm in Minnesota. He served his country for four years in the Navy. He worked four years as an aerospace engineer before being called into full time ministry. He has served the Lord as a high school campus pastor, and in local churches as a youth pastor, college pastor, associate pastor, and senior pastor.
He taught for ten years at Talbot School of Theology and was the chairman of the Practical Theology Department. He is the founder and now president emeritus of Freedom In Christ Ministries, which has offices in Canada, United Kingdom, Switzerland, India, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa. He conducts conferences for Christian leaders around the world in addition to maintaining a heavy writing schedule.
Neil stays involved with the academic community by teaching Doctor of Ministry classes at several seminaries. He has five earned degrees including a doctor of ministry, doctor of education, a masters of divinity and a masters in Christian education.
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