Faith Fighting Addiction
Rev. Dr. David B. Julen, pastor of First Baptist Church in Cramerton, NC, talks about the work he did with Faith Fighting Addiction, a coalition of Gaston County faith communities committed to fighting substance use issues and diminishing the stigma that surrounds them.
Related Resources
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Website: Faith Fighting Addiction
Faith Fighting Addiction is a program of the Gaston Controlled Substances Coalition that works to engage faith communities in response to substance use issues.
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Bible Study: Don't Go Back to Egypt!
Written by Rev. Dr. David B. Julen, this three-lesson study connects the Israelites’ journey and experiences in the Exodus to the process of recovery.
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Bible Study: Carry Your Dirt With You!
A bible study from Rev. Dr. Julen that explores the life of Naaman: how humility, obedience and a commitment to walk daily with the Lord can bring healing.
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Sermon: "Hurt and Healing"
A sample sermon written by Rev. Dr. David B. Julen to help the church become aware of substance use issues and opportunities for response
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Sermon: "Here's Mud in Your Eye"
A sample sermon from Rev. Dr. David B. Julen exploring how pain and discomfort can be an integral part of the healing process.
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Website: Remembering Austin
This website serves as a space for Nazrul and Tammy Chowdhury to remember their late son, Austin, and to advocate for other families experiencing substance use issues.
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Article: "Moving from enabling to helping"
In this op-ed in the Gaston Gazette, Rev. Dr. Julen explores ways that individuals enable unhelpful behaviors and offers ideas to move from enabling to helping.