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Using an Addiction Ministry for Discipleship

Monday, April 10, 2023 | Guest: Jim Berg |

Addiction is a growing problem in our homes, communities, and country. How can churches help people struggling with enslaving sin patterns? Through his friendship with a believer struggling with drug addiction, Jim Berg began Freedom That Lasts®, a biblically-based discipleship ministry of the local church. In this RE: CHURCH episode, Marshall Fant discusses with Jim Berg the nature of addiction and how churches can use Freedom That Lasts® to evangelize and counsel people to grow in Christlike character. Jim Berg is an author, biblical counselor, professor, and founder of FTL.

He has written Help, I'm Addicted, a 64-page booklet as an easily accessible resource. You can view that and other material he's authored at jimberg.com

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About the host

Dr. Marshall Fant

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Dr. Marshall Fant is focused on strengthening the American church through church consulting and revitalization, the interim pastor ministry, and church planting. Dr. Fant has 21 years of experience as a pastor and 20 years of experience as a business owner. Dr. Fant earned a D.Min. from Central Baptist Theological Seminary, an M.Div. from Bob Jones University, and a B.S. in administrative management from Clemson University. He is certified as a church consultant with the Society for Church Consulting. He is available to meet with pastors and church leadership at their church or by phone. Marshall and Gretchen have been married since 1981 and have five grown children and twelve grandchildren.