Mark Dennison - Breaking Free from Addiction and Revitalizing Your Church
On this Podcast, Gary sits down with Dr. Mark Dennison in the studio to discuss a big elephant in the room that hinders vitality and revitalization. Whether you're a pastor fighting for your integrity, a church leader looking to revitalize your congregation, or an individual battling addiction, this episode is your lifeline to freedom!
"The truth is, 62% of men in our churches are viewing pornography every week. It's time we addressed this elephant in the room!"
Mark Dennison Bio, D.Min. • Founder of There's Still Hope, a national sexual addiction recovery ministry • Former senior pastor for 31 years • Church planter, NBA chaplain for the Houston Rockets, and university board chairman • Master's in Addiction Recovery • Certified PSAP (Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional) • Active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors • Author of nine books on recovery, including: o "Porn in the Pew" o "A 90-Day Recovery Guide" o "365 Days to Sexual Integrity" o "Porn-Free in 40 Days" Professional Experience • Works with C3 Global Network • Serves as Recovery Pastor for Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas • Frequent contributor to Covenant Eyes • Doctoral thesis on church assimilation • Planted a church in 1984.
Topics discussed
1. Why do churches get "stuck"?
2. Keys to church growth and revitalization
3. Common factors among successful churches
4. Common mistakes pastors make
5. Maintaining personal integrity and sexual purity for pastors
6. The seriousness of pornography and sex addiction within the church
7. Addressing the issue of 62% of men in church actively viewing pornography
Services Offered
1. 1:1 Mentoring o Personalized weekly one-hour sessions o Materials to support recovery
2. Advanced Training o Leveraging Mark's extensive education and certifications o Beth's certifications as Life Coach and AASAT-certified Partner Recovery Coach
3. Specialized Approach o Tailored recovery plans for individuals and couples
4. Couple-Based Support o Combined experiences and training to help couples
5. Church Assistance o Preventative help and guidance for churches o Support for dealing with church staff struggles
6. Pastor-Specific Help o Specialized mentoring and confidential support for clergy o Includes recovery plans for ministers' wives Additional Resource
There's Still Hope Ministry • Founded by Mark and Beth Denison
Website: https://www.theresstillhope.org
One Minute Recovery Emails: https://www.theresstillhope.org/recovery-minute
Sign up and connect with Mark through the There's Still Hope website for more information and support.
