Frequently Asked Questions

What is Celebrate Recovery?
Celebrate Recovery is a nationwide recovery program based on God’s Word, the Bible. Christ began His sermon on the mount by stating eight ways to be happy, commonly referred to as "The Beatitudes." These eight principles are God’s road to recovery, wholeness, growth and spiritual maturity. Celebrate Recovery holds weekly “Open Meetings” on Wednesday nights. We have a lesson and a period of open sharing focusing on the 12-step recovery process.

Is Celebrate Recovery right for me?
Celebrate Recovery is for anyone who is seeking a God-mended life. If you have a hurt, habit, or hang-up, it’s for you. Ask yourself these questions:
Is there a habit, substance or compulsion dominating my life?Is there an addiction that has become destructive?Am I being controlled by something that is blocking me from experiencing joy in my life?Am I codependent on someone else’s addictions or habits?Is a past abuse in my life preventing me from being able to move forward?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then we urge you to attend a Celebrate Recovery meeting and see if you find it to be a safe place to start healing!

What types of issues does Celebrate Recovery address?
Celebrate Recovery addresses all types of habits, hurts, and hang-ups. Some recovery programs deal only with alcohol or drugs or another single problem.

What is the difference between Celebrate Recovery and AA (or other 12-step programs)?
The primary difference is that Celebrate Recovery focuses on Jesus Christ as the true Higher Power and uses God’s Word as the authority in relation to the Twelve Steps. AA traditionally uses a general interpretation of a Higher Power while Celebrate Recovery ties in to Christ's teachings as given in the Bible.

Is Celebrate Recovery confidential?
Yes, the Celebrate Recovery guidelines maintain strict confidentiality to create a “safe place” where you can take off the “mask” and be real and honest without fear. Confidentiality is a primary principle of the program.

Does Celebrate Recovery cost anything to attend?
Celebrate Recovery is a completely free ministry.

Do I have to be a member of the McKnight Road Church of Christ?
No, Celebrate Recovery is a ministry for anyone who is interested in Christ-centered recovery. You do not need to attend or be a member of the McKnight Road Church of Christ.