Faithful & True of Knoxville is an accountability support group for men who are tired of struggling with sexual temptation. A ministry of Ebenezer Counseling Services, F&T meets once a week for men seeking recovery to support and encourage one another. Most members are recovering from addictions to pornography, extra-marital affairs and general sexual struggles. Meetings are closed and members pay a fee to participate. In return they receive confidential attention in a professional environment that is a safe place to learn more about themselves and meet others who can relate to their issues.
Faithful & True groups are led by experienced group members and are supervised by Dr. Dale Berry, a licensed psychologist and clinical director of Ebenezer. Meeting since 1998, F&T has become an effective ministry in the lives of Christian men who are seeking purity and the strength to recover from the past. It is an environment that is safe and supportive to recovery.
Who participates in the meetings? Membership is open to Christian men who are committed to changing their behavior and lifestyle. Attendance and participation in meetings is mandatory; therefore, ability and willingness to attend regularly is important. Members must be willing to be honest and vulnerable about past and present issues in regards to sexual struggles and temptations.
Who should consider joining? Those who are:
- seeking a change in their addictive behavior and who
struggle with temptations.
- currently working with a therapist or pastor and need
group support/feedback.
- desiring intimate fellowship and comrade in an
environment that supports and loves through the toughest of times.
- developing healthy intimacy with others.
Members receive:
- accountability and discipline in thought life and habits.
- honest feedback from others in a non-judgmental and
accepting spirit.
- support from others dealing with issues one would
rather not bring up in most Christian circles.
- resources on sexual addiction issues.
- renewed hope and peace again!
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325 Ebenezer Rd. Knoxville, TN 37923 865-670-0988
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The Particulars:
Sessions are 1½ hours in duration and meet either on Monday evenings or Monday,
Thursday or Friday mornings. All members are screened prior to attending since this is a
closed environment with a significant emphasis placed on confidentiality of all group
members. When unable to attend meetings, members must contact the facilitator in
advance.
Fees:
Members pay at the first meeting of the month for group sessions. Each session is $25 and
is non-refundable regardless of absences. Initial screenings are charged $60 for the
session.
Suggested resources:
Faithful & True, Mark Laaser, Ph.D. Uncovering the sexual addiction cycle. Every Man’s
Battle, Steve Arterburn, Ph.D. Learning how to deal with temptation. The Five Love
Languages, Gary Chapman, Ph.D. Discover how to express love to your spouse in their
language. Lifetime Guarantee, Bill Gillham Know who you are in Christ. Wild at Heart,
John Eldredge.
Faithful & True of Knoxville