OvercomersOutreach UK - about us
CHRISTIAN RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS USING THE 12 STEPS AND SCRIPTURES
Our mission is a ministry that was born out of a deep need of a support system for individuals and families within evangelical Christian churches. Overcomers Outreach support groups use the Bible and the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to minister to individuals who are affected by alcohol, mind altering drugs, sexual addiction, gambling, food and other compulsive behaviors or dependencies.
Family members are welcome at our meetings. The message is based on the Bible and the ministry is motivated by the love of God. Overcomers mission is to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to the hurting, and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Overcomers Outreach is a bridge
Overcomers Outreach is a bridge between the traditional 12 step programs and the church.
1. Individuals within the church who have kept their problems hidden or have been reluctant to attend recovery groups in the community can come to Christ-centered Overcomers Outreach groups and due to rule of anonymity, they find a safe place to share.
2. Additionally, people within traditional 12-Step programs who are searching for a "higher power" find Jesus Christ - the Saviour they have been searching for. This spiritual experience can pave the way for their return to the church of their childhood.
Overcomers outreach support groups
Everyone is welcome at Overcomers Outreach
meetings The support group participants, whatever their need, find the extra
care and encouragement necessary to grow beyond the wounds of life's battles,
the difficulties in family relationships, the bondage of addictive habits and
behaviors, and the isolation caused by shame. OO meetings are filled with the
faith, hope, and love that only God can provide through Christ. Overcomers
Outreach support groups are sharing groups, not therapy groups. Lay people
facilitate the groups, and anyone who has been working a 12-Step recovery
program for at least one year can lead an O.O. meeting. We utilize the 12 steps
of Alcoholics Anonymous along with Scriptures. The groups speak freely about
our "higher power" in the person of Jesus Christ. The group can evolve into a
close family relationship where truth is shared, and where God's power can
freely heal the brokenness in our lives.
Overcomers outreach network recovery
Overcomers Outreach meetings operate independent of the local church but within the Body of Christ. OO recognises and supports participation in the recovery community. The meetings provide Christ-centered, recovery support and fellowship for those whose quality of life has suffered due to problems such as: codependency addiction to drugs and alcohol eating disorders sexual addiction pornography gambling addiction to spending & debt attention deficit disorder
OO - a journey of hope!
Through applying the truth of scripture, working the 12 steps and sharing in fellowship, OO participants let go of past hurts, triumph over current problems and learn to depend on God.
In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have OVERCOME the world! John 16:33