6. -Jesus directed Simon Peter in what to do. Jesus leads, we follow. -Jesus wanted Simon to move from the shore and get into the deep. “The deep” for us means those who are hurting, lost, sick in body and soul, addicted ones and those in bondage.

9. What? - What is the problem we’re facing? - What is the goal we’re aiming for? How? - How do we go about this spiritually ? - How do we go about this in practice?

10. What? - What is the problem we’re facing? - What is the goal we’re aiming for? How? - How do we go about this spiritually ? - How do we go about this in practice?

11. *Source: 2015 National Drug Threat Assessment Summary

18. SOURCE: PARTNERSHIP FOR DRUG FREE AMERICA

19. Single Pot/Shake and Bake Crystal Methamphetamine

20. In addition, other problems often accompany addiction: -Crime -Poverty -Family problems -Health issues -Spiritual issues, including feelings of hopelessness.

21. What? - What is the problem we’re facing? - What is the goal we’re looking for?

22. What? - What is the goal we’re looking for?

35. What? - What is the problem we’re facing? - What is the goal we’re aiming for? How? - How do we go about this spiritually ?

36. How? - How do we go about this spiritually ?

37. The topic of addiction tends to stir strong emotions and opinions in us. These can sometimes lead to unwise responses.

38. Addressing this problem as God’s people challenges us to grow in maturity and in wisdom as we respond with the spiritual qualities that Scripture teaches us:

41. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12

42. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12

54. 1.Compassion Treating all people with the dignity of those who are made in the image of God and loved by Him. Loving people in the totality of who they are – spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, social beings.

71. This problem needs a community-wide, cooperative approach: - Recovery programs (AA, MHA, UCAN) - Treatment facilities (inpatient and outpatient) - Medical clinics - Prevention agencies (CASAC) - Job programs - Housing - Law enforcement - Government

79. What? - What is the problem we’re facing? - What is the goal we’re aiming for? How? - How do we go about this spiritually ? - How do we go about this in practice?

80. How? - How do we go about this in practice ?

81. - Quarterly community-wide prayer meetings - Annual gatherings Drug Awareness and Prevention Day(s) - Annual Sunday emphasis where addiction is addressed from local church pulpits.

82. - Regular training opportunities For clergy For family members For addicts For example, a community “Drug Forum” events that bring together all perspectives from the community. Further events are also being planned and will be communicated to churches.

83. -Formation of “Addiction Response Ministry” 12 pastors/church leaders are committed to this ministry and who provide ongoing direction, oversight, and accountability.

85. Website www.AddictionResponseMinistry.comwww.AddictionResponseMinistry.com FaceBook Page www.facebook.com/addictionresponseministrywww.facebook.com/addictionresponseministry Email addictionresponseministry@gmail.comaddictionresponseministry@gmail.com Contact form on the website for those needing help. Pastors to respond within 24 hours.

89. - Recovery meetings/groups

90. -Other steps forward as God leads His people.