EDUCATE & EMPOWER YOUR CHURCH WITH KNOWLEDGE UNDERSTANDIng and tools
Hold a Screening of the Award Winning Documentary “The Forgotten Pandemic
TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH AWARENESS AND ACTION
We invite your church to participate in a transformative event that addresses one of the most pressing issues facing our churches, families and communities today: addiction. ‘The Forgotten Pandemic’ sheds light on how opioid addiction has quietly become a pandemic in our country and our churches. It provides powerful insights and testimonies as it emphasizes the hope, new identity and freedom from addiction through the power of Christ.
The Forgotten Pandemic’ is an award-winning documentary that reminds the Church that addiction is not a surprise to God and that there is freedom in Christ. This film aims to eradicate bondage, shame, and fear by proclaiming the truth—there is absolute freedom from the chains of addiction! Featuring doctors, pastors, counselors, family members, and leaders in recovery sharing their personal stories of freedom, this documentary is a beacon of hope.
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SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY
Zach Williams
Grammy-Award Winning Artist
Mark Hall
Grammy-Award Winning Artist
Adam Comer
CEO of S2L Recovery
Robby Gallaty
Pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church
Glenn Jacobs
Knox County Mayer
Former Pro-Wrestler
Neil Anderson
Best-Selling Author
Monty Burks
Deputy Director of the Governer's Faith-Based Initiatives
+ MORE
LIVE Q&A SESSION WITH CHRISTIAN EXPERT PANEL
Following the screening we’ll hold a live Q&A session with experts where the audience can ask questions. This session offers a unique opportunity to:
- Gain in-depth knowledge and practical advice on how to address addiction within your church community.
- Understand the latest trends and strategies in addiction recovery, directly from professionals who are leading the charge.
- Bring a faith-based perspective to addiction recovery, offering insights that align with your church's mission & values.
Don’t miss this chance to ask questions, share experiences, and learn from those who have successfully navigated the challenges of addiction recovery in the church.
“There is no substitute for the Christ-centered faith-based approach utilized at S2L. Choosing S2L is choosing freedom”
Pastor Jeff Cripps |
“We fully trust and support the S2L leadership team. S2L has helped thousands of men reclaim their God-given purpose and has inspired countless others.”
Pastor Peyton Bullen |
As pastors, your commitment to God and your congregation’s well-being is unwavering. As Pastors ourselves, we understand the weight of responsibilities and expectations you face. To start… there’s sermon study & preparation, congregational engagement and growth, navigating social divisions and most of all managing pastoral duties and family life. However, when a substance abuse issue arises, it presents it’s own set of unique challenges that can feel overwhelming.
INFORM AND EQUIP YOUR LEADERSHIP
Gain the latest insights on how addiction is impacting the church, including current statistics, contributing factors, and a comprehensive roadmap for prevention, intervention, and post-recovery transition.
Engage and Minister to Your Congregation
Provide your congregation with the knowledge and resources they need to understand and address addiction within the church.
Reach Out to Your Community
Use this event as a powerful outreach tool to connect with and support individuals and families in your surrounding area who are affected by addiction.
Plug & Play Simplicity
We provide all the materials and processes needed to host this event with minimal effort and planning time needed on your part.
Flexibility & You Choose Your Date
Choose the best day and time that works for your congregation.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
1. SIGN UP
Register your church as a host for athescreening of “The Forgotten Pandemic”
2. PROMOTE
Use the promotional materials we provide to encourage attendance within your congregation and community.
3. HOST
Facilitate the event and join us for the live Q&A panel with addiction experts.
From the Rooms of Recovery to a Revival of a Nation. Meet Isaiah, Chiddy, Ryan, Cameron, and TK. Each of these men faced severe addiction and the darkest moments of their lives, but through the power of Christ and Recovery In Christ Church Wrap Around Support & Resources, they found hope and healing.
- Isaiah: From a self-hating high school partier addicted to pills, to a dedicated recovery professional and influencer
- Chiddy: From an atheist young adult found dead in someone's backyard, to a college graduate and ministry leader.
- Ryan: From a suicidal atheist and heroin/meth addict, to an ordained youth pastor.
- Cameron: From addiction, homelessness, and a criminal record, to a devoted family man and ministry leader.
- TK: From slipping into an near fatal overdose coma, to becoming a husband, father, and clinical director of a Recovery Counseling center.
These stories are living proof of what God can do through Christ-centered, compassionate, faith-based recovery.
THE RAW REALITY OF ADDICTION
IN THE U.S.
- Drug overdose is the #1 cause of death for Adults 18-45
- 1 in 3 know someone who died of a drug overdose
- 321,000+ children have lost a parent to overdose
- 70.3 million people used illicit drugs last year.
- 48.7 million had a substance use disorder.
- Only 10% receive the treatment they need.
THE SILENT ADDICTION AFFECTING OUR CHURCHES
Did You Know…
- There is almost no difference in the rates of drug use between atheists, agnostics, Catholics, and Protestants.
- 15% of Protestants reported being high in church.
- 3% admitted to buying drugs at church.
- "30% of Protestants admitted that drug use caused them to second guess their faith.
These statistics highlight the urgent need for effective, Christ-centered detox and addiction recovery programs within our congregations. We are dedicated to not only address these issues with compassion, understanding, and the power of Christ but equip pastors with the strategies, and resources to handle them effectively.
