Addiction, abuse and trauma are the most effective and powerful weapons in the arsenal of the enemies of God's Kingdom. They are the reasons why many people find it difficult to receive the love and grace of God in deep and meaningful ways. The long-term goal of the Fuller Institute for Recovery Ministry is to help the Christian community become a safer and more helpful place for people struggling with problems of this kind.

To achieve this goal the Institute seeks:

• To provide specialized training to pastors, missionaries, chaplains, and lay leaders who seek to be actively involved in recovery ministry.
• To be of direct service to ministers and other religious professionals who struggle with addiction by supporting them in the recovery process.
• To engage in the theological reflection and biblical studies that provide the essential foundations for practical ministry in this area.
• To develop the kind of evidence-based research that is critical to the long-term health and maturity of recovery ministry within the Christian community.
  

For additional information about the Institute please visit www.fullerinstitute.org