Awaken Restored
Awaken Restored is a Christ-centered, Spirit-filled. 12-Step program for lasting freedom from addiction and dysfunctional behavior patterns. We hold weekly testimony meetings and workshops throughout the year to help you experience long-lasting freedom.
Who We Are
- 1. We believe Jesus is our higher power.
- 2. We use spiritual deliverance to reach freedom.
- 3. We speak life with our words.
- 4. We teach the 12 Steps of Restoration.
We believe Jesus is our higher power.
The 12 Steps are, in their nature, a clear life-practice for Christian repentance – head change and heart change that leads to permanent life change. Awaken Restored believes that Jesus is our only higher power, and we find freedom through these God-focused and God-powered practices.
We use spiritual deliverance to reach freedom.
Oftentimes there are mental and emotional issues and traumas underlying the physical addiction to a substance or behavior. Awaken Restored works in partnership with the Pastoral Care team at Awaken Church to bring deliverance and healing from the oppressive spiritual forces at work in the life of the addicted person to our members.
We speak life with our words.
Like Proverbs 18:21 says, “Life and death are in the power of the tongue” (NKJV). In Restored, it’s common to chain yourself to an identity that’s different than the freedom the Bible promises in Christ. For that reason, we don’t identify as our problem. Instead, you’ll hear our members who have gone through the 12-step process and are living in freedom say, “I’m a restored/recovered alcoholic” or, “I’m a restored/recovered addict.” Those who are actively going through the process will say “I’m overcoming alcoholism,” or “I’m overcoming addiction.”
Steps 1–3: The Foundation
Acceptance of the problem, and turning it over to God for salvation. Making the decision to turn your thinking and life over to the care and direction of God.
Steps 4–9: The Program of Action
Inner confession followed by an outer process of restitution to those we have harmed.
Steps 10–12: Deepening Relationship with God
Mastering daily living that honors and glorifies God and grows us spiritually. We also move forward in sharing the freedom available through God to others.
A Note From Morgan & Mark
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. Congratulations on your decision to face what you’ve been struggling with. We know that true freedom and permanent restoration are possible for you. Our own testimonies and over three decades of combined sober recovery prove that.
Whether you are new to the restoration process, or have tried before to overcome the things that’ve been keeping you in bondage, we’re here for you. We want to assure you from the beginning that:
- You are not alone.
- We are here for you.
- God is for you.
He will never leave you or forsake you, and we look forward to walking this road to restoration with you, may God bless you in this journey.
– Ps. Morgan Ervin & Mark Gagarin
Weekly Meetings and the Workshop
We hold weekly testimony-based meetings as well as workshops to guide our members through our Christ-centered 12-step process to break free from addiction and addictive habits. If you are seeking medical detox or professional services please refer to the following professional services we recommend:
Detox & Rehab Resources
Restored Weekly Meetings
Our Weekly Meetings are an opportunity to get and stay connected to the Restored community and introduce you to the 12-step process. These nights consist of worship, a testimony, and open sharing from those who have found victory. The meeting closes with prayer.
Registration is not required as these nights are free and open to the public (in-person and/or virtually).
- Mondays at 7pm at Eastlake Campus, El Cajon Campus, & San Marcos Campus
- Tuesdays at 7pm at Balboa Campus
Join with the password “restored3”
Restored 12-Step Workshop
The Workshop is a (mostly) virtual 16-week program that walks you through the 12-step process in-depth. You will be put into a group based on your gender and area in which you are looking to gain victory.
To be notified when the next workshop is, text “Restored” to 55525.
Registration is required as the workshop has limited capacity and the costs cover the curriculum, the workbook, in-person events, and overall ministry costs.
“And [Jesus] awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, ‘Peace! Be still!’ And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” Mark 4:39 (ESV)
For most addicts and alcoholics, life seems like one continuous series of storms: storms of the body, storms of the mind, storms of 10 the emotions, and storms of the spirit. To walk in the complete freedom that Jesus died to give us we must go through four stages of healing: becoming spiritually sober, restoring our physical health, gaining mental well-being, and addressing underlying emotional problems and trauma from the past.
“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 (NLT)
We are convinced that giving God a little of our lives won’t provide the change that we need, that we really need to surrender every area to Him. God isn’t just going to be our last resort that we call on in an emergency, He is given a leadership role in our lives and we choose to trust in His promises.
“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 (NLT)
No sane person intentionally destroys their lives, but the internal unmanageability which provided fertile ground for the insanity, which gave way to the physical powerlessness showed us that it wasn’t bad intentions that got us to the point where we needed a Power greater than ourselves if we were to live, it was a lack of power to carry out our best laid plans, and our best intentions.
FAQs
Who is Awaken Restored for?
Awaken Restored is for anyone looking to achieve lasting personal, relational, and spiritual freedom from addiction, whether it be alcohol, drugs, or emotional unmanageability (e.g. codependency, love/sex addiction, pornography). We encourage family members affected by addiction and dysfunctional behaviors to attend, as well.
What makes Awaken Restored different from AA or NA?
We define our higher power as Jesus and provide a unique Christ-centered and Spirit-filled 12-step program that incorporates worship and prayer while going through the steps. We also incorporate Water Baptism, Deliverance, and Baptism of the Holy Spirit into the restoration process so that members not only get set free, but are empowered to live in permanent freedom.
Do I need to be a member of Awaken Church to attend Awaken Restored?
No, you do not. All you need to do to start attending is text ‘Awaken Restored’ to 55525.
Does Awaken Restored sign slips?
We do sign slips in our in-person weekly meetings.
Is childcare available?
Yes, paid childcare is available at select meetings.
