Addiction and the Church | Session #2 Being a Welcoming & Loving Church

For session #2, we get to hear from two dedicated leaders: Pastor Kris Palmer from Heartland Community Church and John Hanley from Life Church in Kirksville, MO. Here's a little more about their backgrounds and what they will share:
KRIS R. PALMER, PhD
President, Heartland Christian College and Pastor, Heartland Community Church
With a background in probation and parole, Dr. Palmer has spent over two decades at Heartland, actively working in a community devoted to healing and restoring broken lives. In this session, Dr. Palmer will provide insights into understanding addiction through a theological lens, focusing on how the church can serve as a welcoming and loving space for all individuals.
JOHN HANLEY
Business Owner and Church Deacon
John Hanley, a deacon at Life Church in Kirksville, Missouri, draws from his experience with Celebrate Recovery and his day-to-day interactions in business. He will speak about the importance of walking alongside those struggling with addiction, showing empathy, and living life with them, just as Jesus did, without judgment.
This session will provide valuable perspectives on creating a church environment that embraces and supports individuals through the challenges of addiction.
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