Sunday, November 22, 2015

"Stick with the Winners!"by Dick B. & Ken B.: Full Table of Contents

By Ken B. (Copyright 2015 Anonymous. All rights reserved)

Dick B. and Ken B.,
Stick with the Winners!
How to Conduct More Effective 12-Step Recovery Meetings Using Conference-Approved Literature: A Dick B. Guide for Christian Leaders and Workers in the Recovery Arena
http://www.dickb.com/Stick-With-The-Winners.shtml

Introduction: "Old-School" Christian Recovery

Ch. 1: Resources for "Old-School" 12 Step Recovery Meetings
  • Conference-approved Resources
  • Other Resources
Ch. 2: Conference-Approved Literature Foundations
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
  • The Co-Founders of Alcoholics Anonymous pamphlet (P-53)
  • DR. BOB and the Good Oldtimers
Ch. 3: The Real Akron A.A. Program

Ch. 4: 16 Key Practices of the Real Akron A.A. Program

Ch. 5: "Old-School" A.A. and First Century Christianity
  • Many Compared Early A.A. to First Century Christianity
    • John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and his representatives
      • John D. Rockefeller, Jr., himself
      • Frank Amos
      • Albert Scott
    • "First Century Christianity" in the Book of Acts
  • A.A.'s Christian Predecessors
    • The Vermont of Dr. Bob and Bill W.'s youth
    • Christian Recovery before A.A.
      • The Young Men's Christian Association
      • The Great Evangelists
      • The Rescue Missions
      • The Salvation Army
      • The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
      • "A First Century Christian Fellowship" (The Oxford Group)
  • Dr. Bob and Bill W.'s Christian Upbringings
    • Dr. Bob's Christian Upbringing
    • Bill W.'s Christian Upbringing
  • The  Conversion Factor in Bill W.'s Life
  • Many Early AAs Claimed They Were "Cured"
Ch. 6: "Old-School" Elements That Can Be Used Today
  • Where to Begin with a Newcomer
  • Have Newcomers Give Their Lives to God
  • Eliminating Sinful Conduct and Obeying God's Will
  • "We Are Willing to Grow along Spiritual Lines"
  • Carrying the Message to Those Who Still Suffer
  • "Religious and Social" Comradeship Is Important!
  • "Be Quick to See Where Religious People Are Right. Make Use of What They Offer"
Ch, 7: How to Conduct "Old-School" Recovery Meetings
  • How to Start a "Conference-approved Literature" Group
  • Initial Decisions and Actions--Including Literature Selection
    • Only Conference-approved material on the literature table
    • Literature tables with Conference-approved & other materials
  • General Guides to Establishing Study Meetings
  • Topics for Study Meetings
Conclusion

Dick B. and Ken B.,
Stick with the Winners!
How to Conduct More Effective 12-Step Recovery Meetings Using Conference-Approved Literature: A Dick B. Guide for Christian Leaders and Workers in the Recovery Arena
http://www.dickb.com/Stick-With-The-Winners.shtml