Celebrate Recovery

Rick Warren pays tribute to Celebrate Recovery co-founder John Baker

By Bob Smietana — February 26, 2021
(RNS) — The megachurch pastor said his longtime friend had impacted the lives of millions of people.

John Baker, founder of the Christian support group Celebrate Recovery, has died

By Bob Smietana — February 24, 2021
(RNS) — Baker started the Christian 12-step group to bridge the gap between churches and 12-step groups.

As opioid epidemic spreads, a NC church opens its doors to a syringe exchange

By Yonat Shimron — June 11, 2019
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (RNS) — Green Street Church's syringe exchange is one of a handful housed at a place of worship across the state. As the opioid epidemic spreads, the North Carolina Council of Churches hopes more will consider it.

Jefferson Bethke fights injustice with socially-conscious candle company

By Jonathan Merritt — July 29, 2014
A candle company launched by Jefferson Bethke, the bestselling Christian author and YouTube sensation, seeks to fight injustice around the globe. Retail giant, Nordstrom, is expected to place an order soon.
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