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For
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The 12 Seeds are . . .
planted in CHARACTER,
cultivated in RELATIONSHIPS,
harvested in LIFE together!
recovery ministrY
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One of the primary uses of 12 Seeds training and materials is in ministries working with individuals and families in recovery from addiction and crime. |
Our Vision: That many thousands of people in recovery would plant and cultivate 12 Seeds Biblical RELATIONSHIP Principles in their own lives, and then that each would influence 30, 60 or 100 other people to do the same – so that God is honored, lives are transformed, and individuals, families, churches and society are blessed.
The 12 Seeds, when practiced, yield blessings for all. Unfortunately, these principles are often ignored and seldom taught today. Instead, society often promotes the opposites of these values, contributing to consequences such as 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.
We equip …
Ministry staff and volunteers
- Leaders of support groups
- Pastors and lay leaders
- Teachers and discussion leaders
- Coaches and mentors
How we serve . . .
Introductory
Presentations
These 30-90 minute presentations can introduce
your group to the 12 Seeds and how these Biblical relationship principles can
help people in life transformation.
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
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.
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.
For more about the Curriculum, click
here.
Supplemental
Training Tools
Currently we offer over 12 freely
downloadable supplemental training tools on our website, including an
introductory worksheet, a “Test Your Knowledge” quiz, the
Grow One
Personal Seedgrowing Guide, the 12-unit
Growing in Love
study sheet series, bookmarks and a
Leader-Mentor Guide. To see some of the tools, click
here.
Some of the recovery ministries using 12 Seeds
training and materials . . .
Minnesota:
Construction Career Training Program (CCTP)
GMAE Prison Chaplains
Good News Jail & Prison Ministry
Healing House
IFI (InnerChange Freedom Initiative)
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)
A few 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."
Involved with a
recovery ministry?
Click here to contact us by email for more information.
Want to help us equip recovery ministries with the 12 Seeds?
The need for Biblical relation training is great among people
in recovery from crime and addiction!
A few facts about U.S. crime & addiction:
2,319,258 incarcerated in U.S. at start of 2008!
Over 750,000 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!
Incalculable additional costs to individuals & society!
Poor relationships contribute to all of the above!
Plant seeds that can 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 Twin Cities Christian Foundation, a Christian community foundation affiliated with the National Christian Foundation (NCF). NCF was established in 1982 by Terry Parker, Larry Burkett and Ron Blue and is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
3 ways to donate . . .
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 Twin Cities 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 online 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 Twin Cities Christian Foundation, 730 Second Ave. S., Suite 415, Minneapolis, MN 55402. Please put "Fund 365927" in the memo line on your check.
Thank you!
Imagine! People transformed from being burdens to others to being blessings to others!