Helping Others Put-Off Entanglements

Freedom is Possible

A Biblical addiction recovery program built for independent Baptist churches – equipping pastors and congregations to walk alongside those bound by addiction.

H

Helping

Walking Alongside Those In Need

O

Others

Commnuty-centered, church-based

P

Put Off

Biblical language for Transformation

E

Entanglements

Freedom from the Bonds of Addiction

The Program

Not a self-help program.
A God-help program.

Developed by Rick Carter Jr., Ph.D., H.O.P.E. is a tool for pastors — equipping churches to reach addicts and their families with the power of God’s Word.

Hundreds of independent Baptist churches worldwide are using H.O.P.E. to help people find freedom through the truth of Scripture.

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

– 2 Corinthians 5:17

No Startup Costs

No sign-up fees or monthly dues. Free printable curriculum.

True Local Church Ministry

Designed by an independent Baptist pastor, for independent Baptist churches.

Adaptable Format

Every church is different. Use H.O.P.E. exactly as God leads you.

Free

Printable Curriculum

15

Bible Truths

4

Core Workbooks

“As long as we have the Bible, we have the answers needed to help those that struggle with addiction.”

Core Curriculum

Four Workbooks.
One Transformation

01

Beating the Odds

The beginner workbook. Given to students on their first visit to establish the foundation.

02

Formula 4 Life Workbook

Using 2 Peter 1:9 as the formula to escape corruption through lust, addiction, and sin.

03

15 Bible Truths

Progressive revelation from God’s Word — truths not found in psychology, but in Scripture.

04

Life's Toolbox

Biblical tools for coping with life — for those who struggle with what God has not given an easy answer for.

Weekly Meeting Structure

Three Parts.
Every Week.

Ready

Prepare With God

We prepare ourselves to meet with God through Praise and Prayer time – setting the heart before the Word.

Set

Strengthen Together

We strengthen one another through Set Groups, studying the 15 Bible Truths of H.O.P.E. in community.

Go

Move Into Action

Through Christ, we find where we need to be and move into the GO session through biblical teaching and preaching.

Foundation of the Program

The 15 Bible Truths of H.O.P.E.

Rooted not in psychology, but in the eternal Word of God.

1Only God knows how to make life work.
2God’s Word is absolute truth.
3Addictions come from committing sin.
4Sin comes from your heart.
5Sin destroys everything it touches.
6You can choose the sin, not the consequences.
7Your sin affects other people.
8Confession & repentance remove guilt and sin.
9A believer does not have to be bound by sin.
10Replace addictions with godly actions.
11Holding onto anger and bitterness hinders your life.
12The company you keep will influence you.
13Controlling speech helps control the body.
14Pride produces spiritual failure.
15Freedom must be maintained.

Get Started Today

Bring H.O.P.E. to your church

No cost. No obligation. Just the tools your church needs to reach those struggling with addiction through the power of God’s Word.