HEALING INDIVIDUALS. MOBILIZING CHURCHES.

Empowering recovery

through personal transformation and Christ-centered 12 Step groups.

There’s a Role for Everyone in Recovery

Whether you need healing or feel called to lead—we’ll guide you.

I want to help

Start a church recovery group with faith-based resources that work.

I need support

Discover Christian 12 Step resources to help your recovery journey.

At The Dunamis Initiative, we create Christian addiction recovery resources that help individuals and churches experience lasting freedom through the transforming power of Christ.

We provide faith-based 12 Step recovery tools—books, small group materials, and support—for individuals in recovery and churches launching groups. Our mission is to restore lives and strengthen communities—one story at a time. Whether you’re navigating your own recovery, supporting a loved one, or starting a ministry in your church, you’re not alone.

The Dunamis Initiative offers a proven path to healing—rooted in Scripture, powered by the 12 Steps, and sustained by community. Explore our resources, join the movement, and discover what’s possible when recovery meets revival.

NEW SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT

STEPPING INTO POWER SERIES

A Christ-centered walk through the 12 Steps—explored one step at a time.

The 12 Steps aren’t about shame. They’re about freedom.

Stepping Into Power is a faith-based 12-step recovery series that explores one step each month through short videos, guided reflection, and resources rooted in recovery wisdom and spiritual truth.

Available Video Content:

Series Intro: Faith-Based Recovery Through the 12 Steps

Step 1: Surrender

Strength for the journey

Christian Addiction Recovery Resources That Transform Lives

Browse our most powerful recovery tools to support yourself or others on the path to healing.

publications

Faith-based recovery books for personal growth or group use.

Become a coach

Live out the 12th step and guide others on their path to freedom

Explore our blog

Visit our blog for tools and encouragement in recovery.

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MEET OUR FOUNDER

Hi, I'm Don M., a Family Practice/Addiction Medicine physician, a follower of Jesus, and the founder and CEO of the Dunamis Initiative.

I also enjoy long term sobriety.

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Explore Christian addiction recovery resources that support your healing, strengthen your faith, and equip churches to launch sustainable recovery ministries.

Together we can bring hope—Christ-centered 12 Step recovery for you, your loved ones, and your church.

The Dunamis Initiative is a fiscally sponsored project of Partners In Action, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

All donations are tax-deductible through our sponsor.