A recovery program based on 8 principles from the Beatitudes In this revised and newly-updated handbook for leaders, there is a way the church can help the wounded move beyond their hurts, hang-ups, and habits to experience the forgiveness of Christ. Celebrate Recovery helps the church fulfill its role as Christ's healing agent. You don't have to lead alone. To lead people forward in spiritual, physical, and emotional restoration is to walk in the footsteps of Christ. And that's why the Celebrate Recovery Leader's Guide is so important. With everything you need to encourage lasting life-change, the newly updated handbook is the best way to facilitate Celebrate Recovery in your church and help people look forward to a whole new future. The Celebrate Recovery Leader's Guide includes: A Celebrate Recovery start-up strategy A clear, easy-to-follow format Step-by-step instructions for each meeting Guide for conducting leader training Teaching notes for the twenty-five lessons of The Journey Begins (Participant's Guide, volumes 1–4) Overview of the twenty-five lessons of The Journey Continues (Participant's Guide, volumes 5–8) Updated NIV Bible References Along with a willing heart, this handbook is invaluable for leading men and women forward in complete restoration and transformation through Christ.