Were you able to find an AVENUE study group near you?

We hope so. But if there was no group available, don't be discouraged. Here are several suggestions to get the support and direction you need.

Licensed Counseling

We recommend that you avail yourself of the benefits of meeting with a licensed Christian therapist. This applies whether you are in an established AVENUE group, or not. If the services of a therapist don’t seem to fit into your finances, take some time to consider what the financial drain of your present situation continues to have on your life.Your Church or a local Christian counseling center may provide services on a sliding rate adjusted to your income.

Susan Allen, Director of Women's Ministries, counsels women clients only, as space is available. To inquire more about this service, fee and scheduling, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

More Options

Consider these options that eliminate isolation. Even when you are meeting weekly with a licensed therapist, it is important to have a complementary avenue of support. A support/study group can be as small as two people: yourself and one other person of the same gender willing to meet weekly to discuss the Guidebook study, and be available by phone during the week for accountability, encouragement and prayer. If you aren't sure who that other person could be, read on and you will surely find something that suits your needs.

• Do you know a person that is involved in the same life issue? Maybe that person is a family member, a friend, or a co-worker. Ask if they would being willing to work through the Guidebook together for both your needs.
• Ask your church to recommend a mature person that has dealt with a similiar life issue, who would be willing to go through the Guidebook together.
• Approach your small group ministry leader within your church, and ask them to consider starting an Avenue group. Print the home page from our website or give our web address so they can find out more.

Start a Group

• Consider starting a small group yourself. Each person needs to access whether they have the emotional bandwidth to do so while working through their healing. We are here to help you every step of the way. If you are interested, go to Start a Group page, and fill in the simple form. You will be contacted by a volunteer that will answer questions, and assist you to get started if you decide to take that leap of faith.

Get Your Guidebook

No matter how you get the support you need, there is one constant: The AVENUE curriculum for men and women. These guidebooks provide the content for the study and the path for your healing. Our AVENUE groups have used these studies with phenomonal success for over ten years. They can be purchased through our website Bookstore.

To ask other questions about groups, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for men and pastors, and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for women. Your inquiry will promptly be responded to by the appropriate team member.  Please specify the City, State and type of group you are interested in where appropriate. (Mens | Wives | Pastor)