Brown is an integral part of the CR worship team as the Ministry Leader.  He is also a small group leader and a step study leader. Brown struggled through his parents’ divorce as a teenager, escaping through alcohol and sex. Then, as an adult, he experienced his own divorce, losing his job and being diagnosed as “chemically imbalanced” all in the same year. After beginning to attend CR and becoming involved in a step study, Brown “hit a wall” in lesson 3—the lesson was about hope and he felt as if he had absolutely none. Regardless Brown continued his step study and attending the open share group; slowly he began to notice a change. He now has hope because God’s work in his life through CR.

Karen Warren began attending Celebrate Recovery at Willow Bend in late 2012.  After many years of alcohol abuse, she didn’t recognize herself. She describes herself at that time as “hopeless, deeply afraid, ashamed and lost.”  Karen began working the program with the help of a sponsor and step study group.  She believes that once she acknowledged her need for God, and asked Him to help her, it was then her recovery truly began.  Karen now serves as a small group leader and provides sponsorship to other women.  

Aimee Edwards began her recovery process at Willow Bend Celebrate Recovery in January of 2014.  As a result, she has experienced healing in her life, leading to her success in overcoming alcohol addiction and a tendency toward people pleasing. Since joining the leadership team, Aimee oversees orientation, leads a small group and provides sponsorship for other women.  Aimee's heart to serve stems from her gratitude to God for using her weakness to glorify Him.  She is serving Him because He saved her from herself.

Darlene Maxham began her CR recovery in 2013. Having attended as a supportive spouse she began to see how her codependency and trust issues negatively affected every aspect of her life. Fear of the unknown overwhelmed her and left her lost and ineffective in her walk with Christ. Darlene began to focus through the CR program on her issues and with the support of her step study leaders, sponsor, and faithful accountability partners began to heal from the worry-filled ineffective life she was living. She joyfully serves as the encouragement coach, small group leader, and sponsor to other women.