Our Vision

I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick...
– Ezekiel 34:16

SPSARV envisions a world where the brokenness of the disease of addiction is replaced with God's promise of hope, healing, health, and wholeness.

We will know our vision is realized throughout the denomination by the presence of the following:

• Local churches displaying literature on alcohol and other drugs in their vestibules
• Conference media centers equipped with resources on alcohol and other drugs
• Pastoral leadership delivering sermons on addiction and family systems
• Congregants feel comfortable in church sharing their struggles with addiction without the fear of judgment
• Churches hosting support groups like AA, Al-Anon, Narcotic Anonymous, and Alateen
• Addiction issues discussed in small group settings such as bible studies, Sunday school, and youth groups
• Recognition of individuals engaged in ministries that help break the cycle of addiction
• Celebration of recovery
• Database of United Methodists that lead substance abuse and related violence ministries or field professionals