Addiction and the Local Church

Andy Constable is married to Debbie, and they have 3 kids (Isla, Isaac and Ezra). He has been at Niddrie Community Church in Edinburgh for the last 15 years in a variety of capacities but now serves as the senior pastor. He is also one of the trustees for 20 Schemes and oversees the East Hub.

Mez McConnell is the pastor of Grace Church Orkney. He is also the Director of 20schemes which is dedicated to revitalising and planting gospel churches in Scotland's poorest communities. Previously he was a missionary with street kids in Brazil. He is married and has three children.

... an overdue and needed resource that will guide you on both the care of those struggling with addiction, as well as show you the value of these precious and hurting souls in desperate need of hope. Everyone should read this.

~ Brian Croft

This book will stretch your theology, stir your compassion, and strengthen your church’s mission. 

~ Liam Garvie

Drawing on theological insight and personal experience, Andy Constable and Mez McConnell offer a guide to gospel-centered ministry that tackles the sin and suffering inherent in addiction. For churches working to bring Christ's transformative power to broken communities, this book is a vital resource.

~ Mario Maneville

Drawing upon their experiences discipling dozens of people from addicted background, they have given us a fantastic tool to not only think through the nature of addictions, but to truly help those from addicted backgrounds as they come into contact with our churches. 

~ Stephen Kneale

The strength of this book is found in its deep love of Christ, the gospel and discipleship, but perhaps its greatest strength is its understandability! 

~ Stephen Bray

… the new gold standard for Christians and local churches who want to better understand addiction and, more importantly, how to help addicts find victory through Christ.

~ Timothy K. Beougher