Recovery Church Venice FL

My name is Carol. Together with my higher power, Jesus Christ, I have been free of alcohol addiction for over twenty three years. I have worked the twelve steps in AA and Naranon and have attended AA emotional sobriety workshops for over two years. I have an addict and alcoholic in my life who are very dear to me and have seen the ups and downs of addiction and the wonderful power of recovery.

My name is Don . I was instantaneously delivered from alcohol with the power of Jesus Christ eight years ago and have attended AA, Naranon and Al-Anon meetings. I have alcoholics and addicts in my family and understand the importance of recovery to family members and the addict.

Born in Marion NC, was moved to Punta Gorda FL at two weeks old and continues to live there. I had my first taste of alcohol at age 6 and started using drugs at about age 10 and continued to progress for the next 50 years. After countless bad relationships and run-ins with law enforcement, I was introduced to the AA program in 2015. I attended my first meeting on October 25th 2015 God broke the chains of addiction and healed me, and by His grace I was saved, I haven't looked back. Over the years I've had many great mentors including Dr. David Sutton. By the prompting of the Holy Spirit I attended Covenant Bible College and Seminary for 2 years. In 2022 I attended my first Recovery Church Movement National Conference and later attended the Recovery Church Institute. I serve on the leadership team at RC Venice. I have developed a passion for helping those still in active addiction and through faith and Jesus Christ, I believe everyone can be healed. Today I have a prayer life that surrounds my ministry

Pastor Jim has worked extensively through the program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Celebrate Recovery. He has been clean and sober since October 11th, 1985. Pastor Jim is the Senior Pastor of The Center of Hope Neighborhood Church. Pastor Jim and his wife Lynette pioneered the church from the ground up in 2001 and together they are committed to see people set free from the power of addiction.

Pastor Lynette has been clean and sober since January 11th, 1986. She has volunteered in all aspects of Alcoholics Anonymous and runs a social service agency at their local church where she helps those who addicted. Pastor Lynette is the chair of the Substance abuse and recovery through the Sarasota Ministerial Association. She has a heart for the homeless and addicted and has spoken on addiction for many years. She is the Co-Pastor of The Center of Hope Neighborhood Church.