Our Mission: Faith Partners is a ministry dedicated to providing prevention, recovery and support resources to those adversely affected by addiction. Transformation and spiritual growth will also be encouraged in an atmosphere of unconditional love and respect for personal privacy.
“Healing places for individuals and families touched by addiction are successful when congregations learn facts, avoid judgment,practice love and offer support.”
Who Benefits from the Faith Partners Ministry?
People who need help…
Learn they are not alone, that others care
No longer feel isolated or ashamed
Are able to talk with their pastor and receive spiritual guidance
Find there are resources that can help
Receive ongoing confidential support from team members who understand
Begin to address issues they felt were hopeless
Gain information and skills to equip them to prevent problems
Clergy…
Become more confident in addressing drug and alcohol issues
Receive support of team members who may have more experience with the issue
Team assists with community resource identification and relationships
Able to reach out to more congregational members through the ministry
Learn healthy ways to respond to congregational and personal needs
Team Ministry Members…
Engage in a meaningful ministry to which they feel called
Are able to share their experience and integrate their recovery and faith
Receive the joy of helping others
Experience the congregation as a healing place
Congregation…
Becomes a more accepting and hospitable place
Hope and help offered regularly
Ministry fits and fulfills the mission
Attracts people who want to be honest about their lives and serve others
Increases the number of lay people involved in ministries
Becomes a more relevant and helpful community
What You Told Us
In our congregational survey we asked members of Harrison to tell us of their interest in a ministry focused on addiction, prevention and recovery. Following are some of the findings from that survey given in August, 2007.
88% said that it is very important for the faith community to help those who may have problems with alcohol or drugs.
88% said they would support our congregation offering programs about addictions.
41% said that they would feel somewhat confident talking with someone about their addiction problems.
54% said they do not know who to go to in the congregation to get help for someone who has an alcohol, drug or other addiction.
56% said that they have been affected by a family member with an alcohol abuse problem.
86% said they would support our congregation offering programs about recovery.
84% said they would support our congregation offering programs about prevention.
Our team is currently composed of 12 members who know what it means to experience the pain caused by addiction in our lives and the lives of our families and friends. We also know what it’s like to experience God’s healing grace and recovery from addiction.
Team Members
Pastor Tim Webster Send Email
Andi Owen Send Email
Stephanie Hatley
Peggy Cannon
Susan Webster
Shonna Black
Sarah Harrison
Matthew Mounkes
Want to Help?
Team meetings are held in conjunction with the Wholiness Ministry on the 4th Monday of each month in the Conference Room at 7 PM. Call or email Pastor Tim Webster 704-541-3486 x210 or Andi Owen 704-651-9640 or see any of our team members.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Emergency: Dial 911
Al-Anon Family Groups: 704-333-9523
Alcoholics Anonymous Metrolina Intergroup: 704-377-0244
Narcotics Anonymous: 704-379-0440
Chemical Dependency Center: 704-376-7447
Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services: 704-353-3150
United Way of Carolinas: 866-744-7778
Food, Housing, Employment, Counseling & Health Care: Dial 211
(Referral Specialist will help you find these services – Free & Confidential, 24 Hours a Day)
Nationwide Addiction Assistance Helpline: 800-559-9503 (24 hours/day)
For more information:
www.supportworks.org
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
www.na.org
Parents: www.theantidrug.com
Youth: www.freevibe.com
Faith Partners was created by The Rush Center of the Johnson Institute and is endorsed by the United Methodist Church General Board of Church and Society.
