Re:generation | Identity and Performance

“So much of my life has been about performing and trying to prove I am worthy, or I am capable, or I can be trusted. But so much of what God’s teaching me about himself is that he just wants me. He just wants me before him, dependent on him . . . . Replacing anything this world has to offer with dwelling and delighting in the Lord is life-changing.” –Alex Borges, re:gen participant

For years, folks have experienced freedom in Christ through re:generation, a 12-step discipleship process oriented around life change and hope through the application of God’s Word. While many believe that re:gen is only for those recovering from addiction, it is so much more. Most of those in our church body who have gone through re:gen have found freedom from less obvious, but no less oppressive, sin and idolatry, such as fear of man, pride, anger, codependency, gossip, worry, the need for control, and more.

Ashley Wilder reflects, “Even though I knew the right answers, I was functionally living in ways that—although there wasn't a lot of [visible] destruction—underneath, the destruction I was doing was super dangerous in the long run. I had an idea, but I preferred to just be ‘good enough.’” Watch the video below to hear more from Ashley.

By working through these 12 biblical steps, looking to God, honestly self-evaluating, and sharing with others in authentic community, people have found freedom from substance abuse, codependency, pornography, disordered eating, depression, fear, control, emotional/physical abuse, same-sex attraction, anger, obsessive thoughts, and many other personal struggles.

Alex Borges opens up about his struggle with identity in the video below.

Lives have been changed, and we are thrilled to see how re:gen has grown over the years. Will you join us in celebrating what God has done through this program at Grace? If you are interested in learning more or signing up, click below.