A.A. Study Groups

Christian Recovery with Dick B.

Dick B.

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More and more AAs, 12 Step members, recovery pastors, clergy, counselors, and treatment leaders are phoning or emailing me each day about study groups. Sometimes they simply want to know how to start an A.A. history study group. Sometimes a Big Book-Bible study group. Sometimes a Christian recovery group based on the Big Book or the Twelve Steps and the Bible. Sometimes they want to adopt and copy, as far as possible, the idea of a James Club—the original name the Akron AAs favored for their Society because the Book of James was their favorite Bible study book.

The idea is gaining popularity. For several years now, James Clubs have popped up around the United States—Maine, Connecticut, New York, Tennessee, and California. Many more Big Book-Bible study groups have been organized and are being conducted. However, the most significant trend has been that I have found in the huge Rock Recovery Ministries in San Diego, Lifelines in Costa Mesa, Turning Point in Livermore, and now a program underway in Oroville. In addition, the various CityTeam missions have been doing this sort of things for several years.

I don't believe in trying to tell a group of AAs, or pastors, or churches, or treatment programs how to proceed. Each has its own thoughts, experiences, and capabilities. But it seems that strong individuals in each of these settings do best when they secure approval and dive in—asking only for some examples, ideas, and guidance.

Helpful Guide Books by Dick B.

By the Power of God: A Guide to Early A.A. Groups & Forming Similar Groups Today

The Good Book-Big Book Guidebook: How to Include the Creator's Impact on Early A.A. in Recovery Programs Today

The James Club and The Original A.A. Program's Absolute Essentials

When Early AAs Were Cured and Why

The Just Released Christian Recovery Guide by Dick B. and Ken B.

The Dick B. Christian Recovery Guide,3rd ed., 2010

Articles by Dick B. on His Main Website Articles Page

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