WHAT IS CRIC?
CRIC is Compassionate Accountability
Compassionate Accountability describes CRIC’s work in a nutshell. We want church bodies to follow policies motivated by compassion for behaviorally impaired clergy. We also want clergy with addictions and mental health disorders to be accountable for doing the right thing.
CRIC is a Program
We will help church governing bodies establish a consistent program for the recovery of impaired clergy. That program includes therapy, support and accountability for up to 5 years. Other professions have found that this approach is the key to successful recovery.
CRIC’s approach will also offer the governing bodies a system of support for all those affected including clergy family, judicatory staff, colleagues, lay leaders, and individual members. CRIC will also provide for a series of professional educational experiences for all clergy. All these activities will be integrated with the governing body’s current policies for misconduct and employee assistance.
CRIC is Dedicated People
Rev. Harold Trulear, Ph.D, joined the board. Harold is a Professor at the Howard University School of Divinity in Washington D.C. He is an ordained Baptist minister and member of a Pentecostal Church. He has long experience in criminal justice and recovery.
Mr. Chad Harmon is volunteering his time and skills as an IT specialist. He is helping to develop a web site, set up email, acquire free issues of Microsoft Office and Teams and generally providing invaluable technical services.
CRIC is Partnership
Our partners at the Center of Addiction and Faith’s sponsor an outstanding annual conference. This year’s is online. No travel hassles at all and super reasonable costs. This may be the only venue that brings together people from the worlds of addiction and faith. The conference boasts nationally known presenters with the theme Addiction, Trauma and the Healing Power of Faith. To learn more Addiction, Trauma & the Healing Power of Faith
Just Say “No Thanks”
Compassionate Accountability is the newsletter of The Center for the Restoration of Impaired Clergy. You receive it since you indicated an interest in the Center’s work. To stop it, just say “No Thanks.” The newsletter is assembled by Otto Schultz so address your complaints and questions to [email protected].