Dick B interviews Christian Recovery
leader Steve F. of Altamonte Springs, Florida
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Synopsis of the Steve F. Interview—One you won’t want to miss!
Steve F. of Altamonte Springs, Florida is: (1) A
long-recovered member of the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. (2) An A.A.
member who was sponsored by Clarence H. Snyder (whose sponsor was Dr. Bob). (3)
Chief Shepherd of the Clarence Snyder “Came to Believe” Retreats which now
number twenty and are held in England, Scotland, Ireland, the United States,
and wherever there is need and energy to put them on. (4) One of the authors, as
well as the publisher, of Our A.A. Legacy to the Faith Community: A
Twelve-Step Guide for Those Who want to Believe, by Three Clarence Snyder
Sponsee Old-timers and Their Wives, Compiled and Edited by Dick B. (5) A
Christian recovery leader, and a participant in International Christian
Recovery Coalition. www.ChristianRecoveryCoalition.com.
(6) Married to Sue F., the father of two, and a businessman in Winter Park,
Florida. (7) Yes. He does have a drinking period, and he tells a bit about it
in the interview.
High Points
Probably the most important aspect of Steve’s interview
concerned his meeting of old-timer Clarence Snyder; Snyder’s no-nonsense,
specific way of taking AAs through the 12 Steps in six hours as soon as
possible; and the simple and urgent need for those who want to say they are recovered to answer three beginning
questions and get moving. “Now!,” said Stev,e was the epitome of Clarence Snyder’s approach to recovery. The
three questions put to a newcomer were: (1) Do you think you have a drinking
problem? (2) Do you want to do anything about it? (3) What are you willing to
do about it? And the only answer to the last question was, “Anything.”
With Clarence, there were no suggestions. Just laws. There
was no Bible thumping. Just letting your light shine by attraction. And, as to
when the newcomer should begin, the Clarence Snyder answer was, “How long do
you want to stay sick?”
Steve then illustrated exactly how Clarence took groups of
AAs through the Twelve Steps in six hours. And, in Steve’s case, the process
began three weeks after he got sober and met Clarence. Clarence was a promoter.
He often said, “Who would be attracted to a drunk!” So he advertised. He took
30 or 40 men through the Steps as a group. He spoke of the solution: “A prescription
with 12 ingredients.” It was to be taken before a “lower power” got to work
trying to confuse. It was to be taken before a “pity committee” took charge. It
was to assure that the newcomer got
sober and recovered.
Steve devoted a portion of his time to explaining what
happens in the twenty spiritual retreats for AAs and their families that are
now being held. He pointed out how on Sunday, the concluding of the three day
events, the twenty or thirty people who had come in with pale faces and fear were
given a gold chip for their real surrender to Jesus Christ. They were then to
go out, spread the word, continue the legacy, and do the work.
The Our A.A. Legacy to
the Faith Community twelve step guide has now been used by at least 20,000
people. It covers the history, the actual taking of the steps, and the methods
for conducting and leading a retreat. It can be obtained from Steve for $3.50 a
copy, including postage. Details are found on www.cametobelieve.org. Steve’s A.A.
phone number is 407 862 5900. His email is steve@cametobelieve.org. Payment in
advance is required.
We encourage all listeners to go to the website, locate one
of the retreat dates, and locations. Obtain a copy of the Our A.A. Legacy to the Faith Community guides; and take the 12
Steps at one of the retreats or as an organized group. There are speakers at
the retreats; testimonies by those who have “come to believe;” and opportunity
for prayer and praise. I myself have been privileged to attend and be a speaker
at several of these retreats—in Florida, Wisconsin, and Southern California.
Gloria Deo
