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Alcoholics Anonymous: The Good Book and the Big Book, A.A.'s Roots in the Bible
Precise historical information, carefully researched by A.A.'s leading scholar and historian Dick B. on the basic ideas A.A. pioneer took from the Bible when they were a Christian Fellowship
www.dickb.com/goodbook.shtml




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 Dick B. - 11/16/08 09:08:07 - 24.94.69.35
This book is foundational in understanding the Bible roots of the recovery movement. There will soon be a conference titled, "We Christians in the recovery arena are not alone." See:“A Nationwide Recovery Conference with Dick B.”
Southern California, late April or May 2009
Hosted by Pastor Don Fugate, Grace Way Fellowship Ministries
Coordinated by Pastor Jim Gaffney, Consultant, Ministry Catalyst
Mariners Church, Irvine, California [Tentative Location]
Conference Theme: A New Way Out
For Christians in the Recovery Arena
Hospitality: Fellowship, Snacks, Music, Literature Table, Tapes, Historical Books & Displays
Kay Adams-Bernstein, Hospitality Chair; Frank B., Conference Contact Person

Friday Pre-Conference Workshop with leaders and “ambassadors” sharing about: Centers, Archives, Conferences, Literature, Radio, TV, Websites, Forums, Guidebooks

Saturday All-Day Conference Agenda (tentative)

Opening Remarks: Dick B., “We Christians in the Recovery Arena Are Not Alone”
The Historical Success Factor and the Pressing Need for “A New Way Out”: Dick B., Hawaii

Brief Story/Presentation by Mike Lewandowski, Lamb of God Ministries, Florida.

Christian Recovery Presenters and Leaders: 15-minute presentations
• The Bridge Group Approach: Pauline Bartosch & Jeff MacLeod, Overcomers O., Inc.
• The Treatment Approach: Tom Thompson, Pacific Hills Treatment Centers, Calif.
• The Treatment Approach: Chris Raymer, La Hacienda, Hunt, Texas
• The Residential Ministry Approach: Rev. Pat Robertson, President, CityTeam, Calif.
• The International Addictive Behavior Counseling Ministry: Darvin Smith, M.D., Colo.
• The Gospel Rescue Mission Approach: Rev. Michael Liimatta, City Vision College, MO.
• The Clergy Approach: Pastor Don Fugate, Grace Way Fellowship Ministries, Arizona
• The Church Approach: Jim Gaffney, Pastor, Consultant, Ministry Catalyst, California
• Trainer and Recovery Advocates: Jean La Cour, Ph.D., Pres., Net Training Institute, FL
• The Practice of the Crucified Life: George McLauchlin, M.A., Tampa, FL
• “Footprints” Alcoholics Victorious, Bro. Wayne White, Kansas City, MO.

Santos Ministries: Music and what they are doing at Calvary Ranch in Lakeside, California

Recovery Fellowship Members: 15-minute presentations
• Memorial Locations, Bonnie Lepper, Wilson House, East Dorset, VT; Ray G., retired archivist, Dr. Bob’s Home, OH
• James Club and Bible Study Groups: Joey Delgado, San Dimas, CA
• Focus on the newcomer: Keith Walters, Kona, Hawaii;
• Focus on the newcomer: Scott Craven, Oahu, Hawaii
• “Came to Believe” Retreats for AAs and Families: Steve Foreman, Winter Park, Florida
• Community outreach groups: Russell Spatz, attorney, Miami, Florida

Concluding Remarks: Dick B.

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