We will explore the core components of Celebrate Recovery, including its DNA, small group guidelines, and the various group formats. Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how Celebrate Recovery operates, helping you to effectively participate and contribute to this life-changing program. 

Are you planning on starting a Celebrate Recovery Group, or even just thinking about starting a group? This breakout will clarify the “must have” components to be a Registered Celebrate Recovery Group.  

 

Learn Best Practices for a Healthy CR Ministry - Hear practical, time-tested tools and strategies for leading a thriving and sustainable Celebrate Recovery. Get first-hand insights from experienced leaders who have faithfully led Celebrate Recovery ministries—with practical tips you can use right away.  

 

Discover how Celebration Place and The Landing create age-appropriate recovery environments for children and youth impacted by hurts, hang-ups, and habits. This session highlights curriculum structure, how to get started, and how these ministries partner with parents while building a strong foundation of hope for the next generation.  

 

This breakout creates space to seek God together, intercede for the mission of Celebrate Recovery, and receive personal prayer. Join others as we pray for Celebrate Recovery across Canada, Cambodia, the Global team, local ministries, leadership teams, and one another. Whether you come carrying burdens or simply a heart to pray, this will be a powerful opportunity to be refreshed, encouraged and to lift our requests to God together.  

 

Experience a real Open Share Group Only. This breakout  

models the format, guidelines, and atmosphere that make Open Share safe and effective. Whether you’re new, a volunteer, or a leader, you’ll gain firsthand experience of how OSGO creates space for honesty, confidentiality, and transformation. You won’t have to share anything more than your first name, if that’s what you choose. 

  

This breakout explores why writing a Celebrate Recovery testimony matters and how to do it in a simple, Christ-centered way. You don’t need perfect words—just an honest story of what God has done in your life. We’ll look at how testimony writing brings clarity, strengthens recovery, and offers hope to others, along with a practical structure for sharing your story safely and effectively: bondage, breakthrough, and new life. You’ll leave equipped and encouraged to share your story with purpose and confidence. 

 

Ready to strengthen and expand your Celebrate Recovery ministry? This breakout includes guided discussions and table conversations to explore together strategies for healthy and sustainable growth. You’ll dive into group culture, ‘in-reach and out-reach', an example of how to conduct a group audit, and duplicating leaders & volunteers. It’s also a chance to learn from others’ experiences, share ideas, and be inspired as you strengthen your local CR community.