Walking in the Word – Zeltman Ministries

Walking in the Word – Christian Recovery Group

Mission Statement

The mission of the Walking in the Word Christian Recovery Group is to provide a Christ-centered, Spirit-led, and Scripture-based environment where individuals experiencing life-controlling struggles can encounter the healing, freedom, and restoration found in Jesus Christ.

We exist to walk alongside people as they move from bondage to freedom, from brokenness to wholeness, and from isolation to biblical community, through the power of the Holy Spirit, the truth of God’s Word, and authentic Christian fellowship.

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” — Galatians 5:1

Core Purpose

This recovery group is designed to:

  • Create a safe, confidential, and grace-filled space
  • Encourage spiritual growth, repentance, and renewal
  • Foster accountability and biblical discipleship
  • Point participants toward lasting freedom in Christ, not dependence on a program

Recovery is not the end goal—discipleship and transformation in Christ are.

Scope of the Recovery Group

What This Ministry IS

The Walking in the Word Christian Recovery Group is:

  • A faith-based recovery and support group
  • A place for prayer, Scripture, testimony, encouragement, and accountability
  • A peer-supported discipleship environment
  • Spirit-led and grounded in biblical truth
  • Focused on surrendering struggles to Christ and learning to walk in freedom

Our groups may address struggles such as (but not limited to):

  • Addiction and compulsive behaviors
  • Emotional wounds and trauma
  • Grief and loss
  • Codependency and relational brokenness
  • Sexual brokenness
  • Shame, guilt, and past hurts

What This Ministry IS NOT

The Walking in the Word Christian Recovery Group is not:

  • Professional counseling or therapy
  • Medical or psychological treatment
  • A licensed recovery or rehabilitation program
  • A substitute for clinical or psychiatric care
  • A place for diagnosis or treatment planning

Participants are encouraged to seek professional help when needed, and the ministry maintains a referral posture, not a replacement posture.

Biblical Foundation

This recovery group is rooted in the belief that:

  • Jesus Christ is the ultimate healer and deliverer
  • True freedom comes through repentance, renewal of the mind, and submission to Christ
  • The Holy Spirit empowers believers to walk in victory
  • God’s Word is sufficient for teaching, correction, and transformation

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3

Group Culture & Values

We commit to maintaining:

  • Confidentiality – What is shared in the group stays in the group
  • Grace & Truth – Love without compromise
  • Accountability – Encouragement toward obedience and growth
  • Humility – No hierarchy of sin or superiority
  • Safety – Emotional, spiritual, and relational boundaries

Leadership & Oversight

The recovery groups operate under the spiritual authority and pastoral covering of Walking in the Word – Zeltman Ministries.

Group leaders:

  • Serve as facilitators and spiritual encouragers
  • Do not act as licensed counselors or therapists
  • Are committed to prayer, biblical integrity, and healthy boundaries
  • Refer participants to professional resources when appropriate

Statement of Freedom & Hope

We believe recovery is possible because Jesus is alive, present, and powerful today. No one is beyond redemption, healing, or restoration.

This group exists to help people:

  • Encounter Christ
  • Renew their minds
  • Walk in obedience
  • Live free

“For whom the Son sets free is free indeed.” — John 8:36

Resource Framework & Teaching Materials

The Walking in the Word Christian Recovery Group utilizes biblically aligned resources to support Scripture, prayer, and discipleship.

One primary resource used in this group is:

Alcohol & Drug Abuse: Breaking Free and Staying Free

from the Keys for Living Library by Hope for the Heart.

This resource is used as a discussion guide and educational support, helping participants:

  • Understand addiction from a biblical and spiritual perspective
  • Identify destructive patterns and root issues
  • Learn Scripture-based principles for repentance, renewal, and freedom
  • Encourage practical, Christ-centered steps toward lasting transformation

Use of Resources Clarification

All materials used within the recovery group—including books, worksheets, or teaching guides—are utilized for:

  • Spiritual growth
  • Biblical instruction
  • Group discussion
  • Prayer and reflection

These resources are not used for diagnosis, treatment planning, or clinical counseling, and participation in the group does not constitute professional therapy or medical care.

The Bible remains the primary authority, and all supplemental materials are subject to Scripture and the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Participant Understanding

Participants acknowledge that:

  • The recovery group is faith-based and ministry-focused
  • Resources are provided for spiritual encouragement and discipleship
  • Leaders serve as facilitators, not licensed counselors
  • Outside professional support may be recommended when appropriate

Participant Disclaimer, Intake & Orientation Form

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in the Walking in the Word Christian Recovery Group.

This ministry exists to provide Christ-centered, Spirit-led support for individuals seeking freedom, healing, and restoration through Jesus Christ.

Before placement into a recovery group, all participants must complete and return this form.

Once received, our ministry team will review your submission and respond with available group options that best meet your needs.

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Please return completed forms to: ministry@zeltmanministries.org