Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Founded in 1991 by Pastor John Baker at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California,…

Both Celebrate Recovery (CR) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) use a 12-step framework for recovery, but they take notably different approaches. Understanding these differences can help you choose the program that…

The Eight Recovery Principles are the foundation of Celebrate Recovery’s healing process. Based on the Beatitudes taught by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3-12), these principles guide…

Walking into a Celebrate Recovery meeting for the first time can feel different from other recovery settings. Here’s a detailed guide to what you’ll experience. The Typical Evening Most CR…

While most recovery programs focus specifically on substance addiction, Celebrate Recovery takes a broader approach — addressing what the program calls “hurts, habits, and hang-ups.” This makes CR one of…