Endorsements

Recommendations from National Leaders

National leaders have also recognized Rapha’s vision for excellence in providing Christian care. Rapha treatment programs serve individuals from every major denomination and are supported by a broad base of church and community leaders. The following testimonials, taken from those in contact with Rapha over the years, demonstrate that Rapha’s Christ-centered care makes all the difference in bringing hope and lasting recovery:

"The Rapha approach to caring is fresh and innovative, based on the timeless truths of scripture and committed to professional excellence. I have learned that for Rapha, quality is a high priority."

Dr. Gary Collins, President, International Institute for Christian Counseling

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"Through my personal observation and information, I can say that Rapha is unique in working with the whole person -- physically, emotionally, and psychologically. I am impressed with the thoroughness of their work and the individualization of their approach. I can recommend them without hesitation."

Dr. Grace Ketterman, Crittenton Center, Kansas City, Missouri

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"When someone turns to you in a time of personal crisis, or when you know you must intervene for someone bent on destruction, remember Rapha. I’m proud to recommend them everywhere I go."

Beverly LaHaye, Founder & President, Concerned Women for America

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"The Search for Significance, by Robert McGee, Founder of Rapha, continues to make a widespread impact. Insightful material found in this book has been effective as part of the Rapha treatment programs. The Search for Significance should be read by every Christian."

Billy Graham

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"I appreciate the commitment that Rapha has for the American teenager. Rapha’s treatment program is based on a biblical perspective and brings about true healing for emotional needs."

Dawson McAllister, Author and Speaker

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"Rapha provides a unique opportunity for the Christian patient to receive quality psychiatric services in a context which supports and endorses biblical principles of healthy lifestyles and relationships."

Michael Lyles, M.D. University of Michigan Medical School Duke University, Board Certified Psychiatry

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"The Rapha program is committed to dealing with the full spectrum of issues impacting mental health. A person’s spiritual needs are give special attention from a distinctly Christian perspective. Our specialists know that many elements are at work in behavioral, mental and emotional problems. Consequently, we give consideration to the patient’s general health, early and later life experiences, current circumstances, basic beliefs regarding self, relationships, work, world-view and attitude toward God. Rapha has developed safe environments in which Christians can receive spiritual and psychological help, as well as psychiatric, and medical attention. Many Christians have refused to seek such help, for fear of being in a damaging anti-Christian environment. The Rapha program alleviates that fear once and for all."

James Mallory, M.D. Former Professor of Psychiatry, Duke Medical School

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"In the course of traveling across the country, I have encouraged scores of people to contact Rapha. It has been my prayer that there would be a program that would combine professional and qualified therapists, doctors and counselors with a strong emphasis on the person and the power of Jesus Christ. I want to commend Rapha for serving as a tool for the local church."

Dr. Jay Strack, Evangelist, Dallas, Texas

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"Rapha’s overwhelming success at helping people with emotional problems and chemical dependency is proof enough that a ministry like theirs has been desperately needed for a long time. If you know of someone who is hurting and needs help, you can trust the professional staff of Rapha."

Dr. Morris Chapman, President, Executive Board of the Southern Baptist Convention

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"I am grateful for the ministry of Rapha. As a pastor, for years I have longed for a Christ-centered ministry that addresses problems without sacrificing biblical principles. I believe Rapha is such a program."

Dr. Adrian Rogers, Former pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee

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"I am pleased with Rapha’s Christ-centered approach to wholeness. This approach, I believe, is the only one that results in complete healing."

Charles Sineath, Pastor, First United Methodist Church Marietta, Georgia

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"The Christ-centered counseling available at Rapha is a great testimony to the overcoming power of biblical truth when applied to a hurting life."

Dr. Tommy Barnett, Pastor, First Assembly of God, Phoenix, Arizona

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"Rapha has been the answer for many of us who have prayed for a Christ-centered, Bible-oriented counseling ministry. The Christ-centered approach to touch the deep-seated spiritual and emotional stresses that many people face today is at the heart of the Rapha ministry. I have observed their work through our church and in our denomination; and I have nothing but the utmost respect for their integrity, their heart and their people."

Dr. Jim Henry, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Orlando, Florida

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"Rapha is God’s answer to man’s crisis and it’s also the answer to our need for an anointed referral center to minister to those whose needs lie beyond the boundaries of the church counseling center."

Dr. James T. Draper, President, LifeWay Christian Resources

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"Now we have a place to refer people who need hospital care for emotional, spiritual and substance abuse problems."

Dr. Jerry Falwell, Pastor, Thomas Road Baptist Church Chancellor, Liberty University Lynchburg, Virginia

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"I want to congratulate Rapha for what they are doing to bring healing to many in our society who are hurting."

William Bennett, Former Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy

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"We strongly believe that there is a God who is ready and able to heal us one hurt at a time, no matter how painful those hurts may be or how ashamed we may feel. Thank God for organizations like Rapha who are committed to being like Christ, the healer, in a hurting world."

Bill and Gloria Gaither