Friends of Alcoholics takes a Biblical approach to the the problem of alcohol and drug addiction. This means that we would view this particular problem, and all others, as a sin and not a disease. Alcohol and drugs is NOT the problem of the addict; rather the problem lies with their relationship with Jesus Christ.
The ministry DOES NOT charge anything for an individual to reside and get the help necessary to bring them out of the bondage of sin. We receive no state or government funding as we believe it is the responsibility of individual christians to support a work that teaches the grace of God. Therefore, we rely upon the churches and individual christians to support the work of FOA. There is always a need for more funding but we know that the Lord provides the needs of His ministry. Please be in prayer if you can help in this way.
An individual cannot be committed to the ministry of FOA. Our desire is that each man enter on his own free will thereby insuring that he wants the help himself. We do admit those who come from the court systems. They come through a strong suggestion by the judges, parole officers, or attorneys by giving them a choice to enter FOA or spend time in jail. What would you agree to? Even though they come this way they need to understand we don't have to keep them if their attitudes are not acceptable.
We are not an AA twelve step program. While there is nothing wrong with these type of programs in and of themselves and they have helped many people, we believe that if an individual develops a healthy relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ he/she would realize that the person with the deepest appreciation of God's grace would not continue to sin, habitually.
