For Character
FOR relationships
FOR life

Our Vision:

That thousands of people in recovery will plant and cultivate Biblical Relationship principles in their own lives, and then help others to do the same, so that God is honored, lives are transformed, and individuals, families, churches and society are blessed.

 We Equip …

• Chaplains

• Ministry Staff
• Aftercare Volunteers
• Jail & Prison Workers
• Support Group Leaders
• Teachers
• Discussion Leaders

Unfortunately, these principles are often ignored and seldom taught today. Instead, society often promotes the opposites of these values, contributing to addiction, family dysfunction, strife, job loss, divorce, suicide, community degradation and crime.

The absence or weakness of even one of the 12 Seeds adversely affects individuals and groups; their growth blesses everyone involved.

HOW WE SERVE . . .

Introductory Presentations
These 30-90 minute presentations introduce ministry leaders to the 12 Seeds and explain how these Biblical relationship principles can help people in life transformation.

The 12 Seeds Book
Together with the Bible, this is a basic text for 12 Seeds training. Originally published in 2002, this revised and expanded edition, entitled 12 Seeds for Successful Relationships, was published in 2004 and went into a second printing in 2007.  It's a concise guide to building rich relationships at home, on the job and in the church. The book explains the Biblical basis for each seed, how each helps fill a human need and how each is part of a growing relationship with the Lord and with others. Includes over 250 ways to grow the seeds in daily life. This book is now used in a number of recovery ministries. For more about the 12 Seeds book, click here.

FREE Training Tools
Currently we offer 18 freely downloadable training tools on our website, including an introductory worksheet, a “Test Your Knowledge” quiz, a Scripture Reference Library, the Grow One Personal Seedgrowing Guide, the 12-unit Growing in Love study sheet series, bookmarks and a Leader-Mentor Guide. To see the FREE TOOLS, click here.

Leader-Mentor Workshops
These "train the trainer" workshops are for people who wish to help individuals and families grow better relationships with God and with others. Basic concepts are presented, plus practical ways to lead or facilitate life-changing 12 Seeds classes, discussions or mentoring. A high point of 12 Seeds workshops is sharing ideas and experiences with others who are already using the 12 Seeds, as well as deepening one’s own understanding of the principles!

The 12 Seeds Bible Curriculum
This is a complete 18-unit course designed for an entire year of study. The curriculum includes a large teacher’s manual, student worksheets, an illustrated allegory about the 12 Seeds, and the 12 Seeds book. Written by a professional Christian schoolteacher who also taught it over an entire school year, it's now used in a number of organizations.

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Some of the Recovery Ministries using 12 Seeds
training and materials . . .

 Minnesota:

• Construction Career Training Program (CCTP)

• FreedomWorks

• GMAE Prison Chaplains

• Good News Jail & Prison Ministry

• Healing House

• IFI (InnerChange Freedom Initiative)

• Lazarus Auto Detail

• Mentor Corps

• Midwest Challenge

• Network for Life in Transitions

• New Hope Center (Metro Hope Ministries)

• New Hope (Crystal Free) Church Prison Ministry Team

• Parenting With Purpose

• Prison Fellowship

• R3 Collaborative for Recovery, Reentry and Renewal

• Salvation Army (Adult Recovery Center)

• Shiloh Temple Prison Ministry

• Stream of Life Ministries

• Union Gospel Mission

• Volunteers of America

• Watchmen Ministries

 Other States:

 Angels Outreach (Chicago, IL)

 Good News Jail & Prison Ministry (Mississippi, North Carolina, 

 Wisconsin)

 Helping Hands Jail & Prison Fellowship (Indiana)

 IFI (InnerChange Freedom Initiative) (Arkansas and Missouri)

 Prison Fellowship (Virginia and West Virginia)

Involved with a recovery ministry?

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Imagine! People transformed from being burdens to others to being blessings to others!

A Few Facts about
U.S. Crime & Addiction:

• 2,319,258 incarcerated in U.S. at start of 2008!

• Over 650,000 released back into society yearly!

• Recidivism (return to prison) rates are 40-70%!

• High correlation between addiction & crime!

• 22.6 million with substance abuse or dependency problems!

• Costs of incarceration over $50 billion yearly!

• Billions more for apprehension and legal expenses!

• Incalculable additional costs to victims, families and society!

• Poor relationships contribute to all of the above!

   

Comments from people who have experienced 12 Seeds training:

"I've learned to change my attitude."

"I have learned how to act around my family and friends."

"The 12 Seeds are some of the best lessons I've ever heard."

"High take-home value."

"Simple, yet profound."

Donate to help equip recovery ministries

with 12 Seeds training and materials

The need for Biblically based interpersonal relationship lifeskills training is great among people in recovery from crime and addiction!

Plant seeds that yield multiplied blessings in many lives!

Our efforts to equip recovery ministry staff and volunteers are supported by donations to the 12 Seeds Foundation Fund, administered by the National Christian Foundation (NCF). NCF was established in 1982 by Terry Parker, Larry Burkett and Ron Blue. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

4 ways to donate  Please choose one . . .

1. Click on the DONATE! button near top left of this page to make a tax-deductible online contribution. You'll go to a secure online donation page at the National Christian Foundation where you can donate using your credit card. NOTE: The credit card processing fees listed at the top of the online donation form are paid by the fund and are not charged to you. You will receive an email receipt for the total amount of your contribution.
New! You can now also donate by electronic check on the donation page!

2. Send a check to 12 Seeds Foundation, 1515 East 66th St., Richfield, MN  55423.

3. Send a check made out to "12 Seeds Foundation" directly to National Christian Foundation, 730 Second Ave. S., Suite 415, Minneapolis, MN  55402. Please put "Fund 365927" in the memo line on your check. 

4. Transfer funds from your donor advised fund or any other account into the "12 Seeds Foundation Fund (Fund # 365927)" at National Christian Foundation. You can also donate real estate, stock and other assets through NCF. For help in doing this, please contact National Christian Foundation at 612-288-2299 or by email twincities@nationalchristian.com or by regular mail: 730 Second Ave. S., Suite 415, Minneapolis, MN  55402.

Thank you!