Things Surge points people toward — for faith, recovery, crisis support, and finding a Sunday church community.
SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 — Free, confidential, 24/7 addiction & mental health support
988 Lifeline: Call or text 988 — Suicide & crisis support
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Emergency: 911
ficm.org — "Who I Am in Christ" scriptural declarations. The identity framework at the core of Surge's teaching approach.
joycemeyer.org — The current Surge group study. Practical, scripture-rooted teaching on renewing the mind.
biblegateway.com — Free access to the Bible in dozens of translations. Good for following along with group reading.
youversion.com — Free Bible app with reading plans, highlighted passages, and note-taking for your phone.
1-800-662-4357 — Free, confidential treatment referral and information service. 24/7, 365 days a year.
celebraterecovery.com — Christ-centered 12-step recovery program. A structured alternative if you want step work within a Christian framework.
aa.org — Locate AA meetings near you. Surge and AA are different but not opposed. Some people attend both.
na.org — NA meeting finder and recovery resources for drug addiction.
Surge is a Thursday community — a complement to, not a replacement for, Sunday worship. If you're looking for a church home in the St. Louis area, here are some places to start. This list will grow as Jim and the group develop relationships with local congregations.
Jim knows the local church landscape and can point you toward a congregation that fits what you're looking for. Call (636) 675-1435 or email jimlehmkuhl@gmail.com.
As Surge develops formal referral relationships with local churches, those connections will be listed here. Check back or ask Jim directly.
Joyce Meyer
The current Surge group study. Essential reading for anyone working on the way they think — which is everyone.
Neil T. Anderson
The foundational guide from Freedom in Christ Ministries. Scripture-based approach to breaking spiritual strongholds and renewing identity.
Neil T. Anderson
Understanding your identity in Christ as the foundation for lasting spiritual and emotional freedom. Pairs directly with the FICM "Who I Am in Christ" teaching.
Eugene Peterson
On what sustained faith looks like — the slow, unglamorous, essential work of following Christ over the long haul. Perfect for the recovery road.
Books, apps, and helplines are good tools. A room of people who know your name and pray for you by name is something else. Come Thursday.
Whether you're brand new to faith or returning after time away, finding a church family is a key part of lasting recovery and spiritual growth. Here are some of the best communities in the St. Louis area.
Chesterfield · Non-Denominational
A vibrant, gospel-centered church in Chesterfield known for authentic community and powerful worship. One of the area's fastest-growing churches.
Visit Website →St. Peters / Multiple Locations · Non-Denominational
Multi-site church with strong small groups, recovery ministry, and a heart for people walking through hard seasons.
Visit Website →Multiple Locations · Non-Denominational
Known for life-changing services, strong community, and a practical approach to applying faith to real life challenges.
Visit Website →Chesterfield · Non-Denominational
A church that puts family first — with ministries designed for every stage of life and a culture of genuine warmth and belonging.
Visit Website →St. Louis · Recovery-Focused
A church specifically built around healing, recovery, and second chances — where everyone's story of brokenness is welcomed and redeemed.
Visit Website →Columbia/Chesterfield · Non-Denominational
A thoughtful, gospel-centered church attracting people who ask hard questions and want honest, intellectually robust faith.
Visit Website →Chesterfield · Presbyterian (EPC)
A historic congregation with deep roots and a commitment to expository preaching, grace-based community, and caring for the whole person.
Visit Website →Ellisville · Assemblies of God
Spirit-filled worship, strong prayer ministry, and a genuine heart for the lost and broken — a warm community in west St. Louis County.
Visit Website →St. Louis · Non-Denominational
Bold, creative, and unapologetically Christ-centered — known for authentic community and a willingness to speak truth into messy lives.
Visit Website →Know of a great St. Louis church we should add? Let us know →