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Credo Recovery
Credo Recovery is a non-denominational Christian community, beginning with a 3-day spiritual retreat modeled on Cursillo, for those who are recovering from alcohol/drug addictions and other brokenness.
Credo is also for those who are impacted by family or friends in recovery, or those who desire to serve in the Credo ministry. Credo's goal is to create a sense of Christian community, putting an end to isolation and loneliness in our society.
The format relies heavily on the principles of Cursillo, Kairos, Emmaus adapted for recovering alcoholics and addicts. Team members and Spiritual Directors are in recovery or closely related to it. Most of the talks have the personal witness of Jesus and recovery as their focus.
Credo Recovery was founded by Frank Rocks in 1994 and held it’s first 4th day weekend for addicts and alcoholics in 1995. Frank wrote to us (March 9, 2006):
"I made my cursillo weekend in October of 1974. It began a lifelong journey to the Lord. About 10 years ago I began a group called Credo Recovery. It basically is a weekend for those recovering from addictions of any sort.
The blessing of the cursillo method is something that has stuck with me all these years and I praise God for it. Credo Recovery is now in Illinois, west Virginia, Maryland and New Jersey. It has been a blessing to hundreds of recovering folks. If it were not for Cursillos de Cristandad it would not have come to be.
Information Guestbook.-2006. Similar info on the Message Board of Port Elizabeth Emmaus Community. and of Beliefnet