Guiding Principles

In addition to the theological truths contained in our statement of faith, we also have a set of principles that help form our outlook on recovery. These principles help guide our decisions and partnerships, as well as offer transparency for those interested in supporting us and joining our efforts.

  1. The church must confront the hidden crisis of addiction.
    Too many Christians struggle in silence. And yet the church has increasingly outsourced recovery to secular programs. The church must reclaim the ground it has ceded and recognize its primacy in treating addiction and its true roots.

  2. Addiction goes deeper than behaviors.
    Addiction is not merely a habit to be broken or a behavior to be managed. It is not a genetic disease like cancer. It is the fruit of something much, much deeper that no habit-change can ever fix. It is the outgrowth of a cosmic brokenness, sin, and a deeper heart-level disarray—a misalignment of love, trust, and worship that can and does manifest physically, but does not reside solely there.

  3. Aim for Jesus, not sobriety.
    Sobriety is a good goal, but Christ must be the ultimate goal. True, lasting, and holistic freedom comes from allowing Jesus into all the parts of ourselves and putting him on the throne of our life.

  4. Sanctification is messy.
    The Christian life is a lifelong process of transformation, not instant perfection. The Gospel is not just for coming to Jesus, but also for becoming like Jesus. Christians can and do fall into addiction. In reality, we’re all addicted to something. That means God’s grace is available for the “big sins,” including the ones that society and even Christian culture like to wash their hands of. (Repentance, however, is both important and necessary.)

  5. The Gospel intervenes early.
    By addressing the heart, the Gospel exposes addictions and disordered loves early—before consequences become dire. Secular recovery tends to focus exclusively on quantity and frequency, but those diagnose a problem often when it has become unmanageable. The Gospel, however, is

  6. Science supports faith.
    Scripture is always the final authority when it comes to our root issues. But wise counseling, therapy, science, and medicine can serve the work of healing as common graces. However, they must always be viewed through the lens of Scripture.

  7. Veritas Recovery exists for the overlooked struggler.
    We are especially for those who love Jesus but feel trapped in shame, secrecy, or isolation.

  8. The local church remains essential.
    Veritas Recovery equips and points people back toward deeper discipleship in the church. We are not a replacement for the church, but a supplement to it.

  9. Our mission involves six strategic pillars.
    Media, resources, education, community, retreats, and equipping/empowering—all aimed at Gospel-centered transformation.

  10. The time for Gospel-centered recovery is now.
    The need is clear, the opportunities are present, and the moment calls for faithful action. We cannot stand by and let secular ideology trump biblical truth.

Our Principles