In this online seminar, pastor and author Rosario Picardo will show how the 12 Steps offer more than a path to recovery; they offer a powerful model for following Jesus. Teaching from his new book A Fighting Chance in 40 Days: 12 Steps to a New Life in Jesus, Dr. Picardo will explore how faith-based recovery is rooted in grace, surrender, and transformation and how recovery can deepen our walk as disciples.?Whether you are in recovery or ministering to those struggling with addiction, you will receive practical wisdom for this discipleship journey.
Recommended Reading
A Fighting Chance in 40 Days: 12 Steps to a New Life in Jesus by Rosario Picardo.?
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Date:?
Friday, September 5, 2025
Time:?
9 a.m. ¨C noon ET
Location:
Webinar, online-only
Cost:
General:?$50.00
United Students, Alumni/ae, Faculty, and Staff:?$40.00
CEU Certificate (add-on):?$20.00
Roz Picardo grew up in western New York as a first-generation Sicilian-American. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Houghton College in 2003, a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2007, a Doctor of Ministry from 91³Ô¹Ï in 2014, and an MBA from Dakota Wesleyan University in 2021.
Roz began his ministry during his senior year of college as a military chaplain, serving four years in the Marine Reserves and five years in the Navy Reserves. While in seminary, he felt a call to serve the local church and has since gained experience in every facet of church life¡ªworking as a church custodian, associate pastor, church planter, and executive pastor of church planting at Ginghamsburg Church, where he helped lead a multi-campus ministry with over 4,000 worshippers. He was also one of the founding pastors of Mosaic Church, a vibrant, multicultural congregation in Dayton, Ohio (www.wearemosaic.org).
Beyond his pastoral work, Roz is a national speaker and the founder of Picardo Coaching LLC, a consulting group for church planters and pastors. He also serves as a faculty consultant in 91³Ô¹Ï¡¯s Doctor of Ministry program and as an affiliate faculty member.
Roz is the author of 10 books, focusing on church leadership, discipleship, and ministry innovation.
The Radical Discipleship Seminar is a part of the Fire Academy at 91³Ô¹Ï, which offers year-round Spirit-filled teaching for lifelong learners, both clergy and laity.