Ministry would be so easy if it wasn’t for all these people! :)
One pastor’s testimonial:
“12 Steps radically changed my life!
I used to think it was only for people struggling with alcohol or drugs — but the truth is, the 12 Steps are simply biblical practices organized into a clear, practical path. The founders were followers of Jesus.
At my church, our whole congregation went through the 12 Steps together, and every campus pastor speaking was asked to share a personal struggle they wanted to overcome. As I thought about what felt safe to share, our senior pastor said, “If you’re not sure what to choose, choose pride as your issue.” I definitely didn’t want to choose pride — so instead I picked my short temper.
But as I did the work, I discovered what was really underneath it: workaholism, anxiety, and control. The 12 Steps didn’t just help me manage my temper — they brought real healing and gave me practical tools for what to do when I’m triggered, instead of falling back into old habits.
After going through the Steps, I felt for the first time that my head and my heart were finally connected.“
For those chosen to participate, we will go through John Ortberg’s book Steps: A Guide to Transforming Your Life When Willpower Isn’t Enough.
John Ortberg will be available during the process for a Q&A session for all of those participating in a group.
Listen to John Ortberg in an interview with Filipe and Mandy Santos:
Check out the interview with our John Ortberg with hosts Filipe and Mandy Santos on the transforming power of the 12 Steps.
Check out the interview with our partner Clifton Roth of CrossPoint Ministry for more on the 12 Steps Groups for Pastors.