Association of Christian Recovery Ministries

06/11/2026

There is a table, and there is a seat for you.

ACRM is about collaboration, unity, and strengthening Christ-centered recovery ministries together.

We believe ministries can keep their unique calling and autonomy while also standing together with one unified voice, shared standards, and a common mission.

We are better when we work together.
We are stronger when we walk in unity.

Come sit at the table.

Visit christcenteredrecovery.com to learn more and take the next step.

06/09/2026

ACRM Arkansas is hosting a Training Day!

This event is a great opportunity to learn more about ACRM, including who we are, membership opportunities, our standards, and the certification process.

If you are part of a Christ-centered recovery ministry in Arkansas, or you are interested in learning more about ACRM, this training is for you.

Please see the attached link in comments for more details and to RSVP.

Feel free to share this with anyone who may be interested!

06/02/2026

At ACRM, we believe Christ-centered recovery is stronger when we walk together. We believe in unity over isolation, community over competition, and partnership over doing it alone.

Across the nation, ministries are standing shoulder to shoulder to encourage one another, strengthen one another, and help more people find lasting freedom through Jesus Christ.

Because the mission is bigger than one ministry.

We are better together.

05/31/2026

ACRM Members, mark your calendars!

Join us on Zoom for our 2026 Q3 Membership Meeting on Thursday, July 9 from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM CDT.

We’ll connect, share updates, and continue strengthening Christ-centered recovery together.

RSVP here:
https://www.christcenteredrecovery.com/event-details/acrm-2026-q3-membership-meeting

05/28/2026

ACRM is growing beyond Alabama, and we are so excited to see what God is doing in Arkansas.

Arkansas has been such a beautiful example of unity, love, and forward movement. This state knows how to come together, love people well, and support the work of Christ-centered recovery.

From ministries joining together to amazing movement in legislation, Arkansas is making big moves for the Kingdom.

We are so thankful for ACRM Arkansas, and we cannot wait to see all that God continues to do through this state.

Would your state be interested in joining ACRM? If so, please message us! We would love to connect.

05/27/2026

Across the country, Christ-centered recovery ministries are doing more than helping people get sober. They are helping men and women encounter the One who makes them new.

Judd’s story is a powerful reminder that when Christ stays at the center, lives are not only changed, they are transformed with purpose, hope, and new direction.

We are so thankful for our ACRM members who create space every day for people to encounter Jesus, understand His love, and experience true transformation.

ACRM exists to unite, strengthen, and protect Christ-centered recovery ministries through training, certification, collaboration, and one unified voice.

Because recovery work is different when Jesus is at the center.

05/21/2026

“You can’t tell me that Christ-centered recovery doesn’t work because there’s evidence in my life that Jesus changed everything about me" - Judd Drake!

One of the impactful conversations from ACRM Training Day focused on evidence-based and evidence-informed practices within Christ-centered recovery ministries. Judd Drake challenged leaders to better understand and communicate the many ways recovery ministries are already providing evidence-based support through structure, accountability, peer support, life skills, community connection, mentoring, recovery housing, transportation, employment readiness, and long-term recovery support.

Throughout the session, Judd emphasized that Christ-centered recovery programs are often doing this work organically every single day, even if the activities are not labeled with clinical terminology. As he shared during the session, “Where’s the evidence? It’s right in front of you.”

Whether you lead a ministry, serve on staff, or simply have a heart for recovery, we would truly love for you to watch this session and grow alongside us.

05/20/2026

“We’ve been so busy doing the good work, we’re not good at recording it" - Brandon Lackey.

Another meaningful conversation from ACRM Training Day focused on outcomes, data collection, and communicating long-term transformation within Christ-centered recovery ministries. Brandon Lackey challenged leaders to think intentionally about how ministries measure long-term transformation in areas like housing stability, employment retention, emotional functioning, family and community connection, purpose, and long-term recovery engagement.

Throughout the session, Brandon emphasized that Christ-centered recovery ministries are doing meaningful and effective work, but often struggle to communicate those outcomes clearly outside their four walls.

Whether you lead a ministry, serve on staff, or simply have a heart for recovery, we would truly love for you to watch this session and grow alongside us.

05/19/2026

One of the impactful sessions from ACRM Training Day focused on understanding ADHD and neurodivergence within recovery ministry settings. Conversations like these help ministries better care for the people they serve with wisdom, compassion, and practical tools.

Thank you Graham Bufford for sharing this knowledge & wisdom!

Whether you lead a ministry, serve on staff, or simply have a heart for recovery, we would truly love for you to watch this session and grow alongside us.

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05/18/2026

Last week’s ACRM Training Day was filled with powerful teaching, meaningful conversations, and Christ-centered collaboration.

We are grateful for the leaders who poured into ministries from across the region:

• Graham Bufford | Working with People with ADHD and Neurodivergence
• Brandon Lackey | Measuring Outcomes and Data Collection
• Judd Drake | There is Evidence that You Are Evidence-Based and Evidence-Informed

We also want to thank Kevin Moore with Mission Increase for investing into ministry leaders during Training Day.

These sessions were designed to help strengthen Christ-centered recovery ministries through practical tools, education, encouragement, and excellence in care.

The recorded training sessions and resources are now available online:
https://www.christcenteredrecovery.com/training-resources

If you were unable to attend, or simply want to revisit the conversations from the day, we would love for you to check out the sessions and share them with your team.