For over 10 years, The Addiction Connection has been offering genuinely biblical resources.

In celebration of a decade in ministry, we want to share 10 ways we continue to Connect the Hope of the Gospel with the Heart of Addiction:

1. Free podcasts on current addiction topics, featuring leaders in addictions biblical counseling

• In Podcast #178, I interview a couple serving in disciple-making residential ministry for young men – Salem4Youth.
• Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest videos and podcasts!

2. Recommended Resources

• Organized by topic, browse these books, tools, and curriculum we recommend!

3. Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor (CABC)

• Relationship-based, interactive training process that both leaders and applicants enjoy!
• Over 100 individuals are credentialed with TAC and many more are in the process now.

4. Addictions Counseling Specialization: for those certified with ACBC

• Partnering with Grace Counseling Center (Florence, KY), we host the required educational phase for the Addictions Counseling Specialization credential with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).
• Eligible candidates for this online, on-demand video training are those who are already ACBC certified, and who choose to further sharpen their skills in addictions biblical counseling.
• After completing TAC’s Educational Phase, the Examination Phase is then completed with ACBC.
• Essentially, we recommend either pathway (CABC or ACBC Specialization).
• To learn more, please email Lisa at [email protected].

5. Online Training

We offer a variety of online on-demand (Video or Audio) courses:

• Fundamentals of Addiction Biblical Counseling
• Counseling Families Impacted by Addiction
• A Biblical Perspective on Self-Help Philosophies

Not sure which one to try? Sign up for this free preview!

6. Start your search for addiction help within our network

• Find a counselor: Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors (CABC)
• Locate a Residential Addiction Program
• Visit a Non-Residential Addiction Program (meetings and groups)

7. Join us for our 6th Annual Leadership Summit!

• Nov. 3-5, 2022 in Florence, KY!
• Not just another conference: this event is all about getting involved, relationship building, and making connections. You will be encouraged by like-minded leaders in addictions ministries.
• There is still time to register!
• If you cannot attend this year, save the date for next year August 3-5, 2023, in Cincinnati, OH.

8. My latest booklet: Fentanyl

• This is the first booklet released in The Transformation Series.
• Mix and match any 25 or more $5 booklets (like Fentanyl) to receive a 50% discount.
• Mix and match 10 or more retail priced books to receive a 50% discount.
• Call 1-800-913-6287 or visit FocusPublishing.com

9. Launch your own addictions outreach utilizing our online, on-demand video curricula!

Two options:

• Next Steps: Be TRANSFORMED is directed to help the person struggling with behaviors of addiction.
• Family Help for Addiction: A Care Group Study offers hope and guidance for families impacted by addiction.

10. In-Person Training

• In 2023, we will be hosting in-person training seminars at your local church!
• Make a request to have TAC come teach at your local church or program by contacting [email protected]

We are busy equipping the church to help people struggling with addiction find transformation in Christ.

Please continue to pray for our team as we partner with ministries to reach hurting souls.

Dr. Mark E. Shaw