Recovery Church Will Launch in Peoria This November
The faith-based addiction support program is scheduled to open its first Illinois location later this year.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Substance Abuse
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David and Jahnna Cravens will officially launch a new Recovery Church chapter in Peoria on November 13, 2026. The new location aims to provide faith-based support services for local individuals navigating addiction recovery.
Why it matters
The movement seeks to address a perceived gap in specialized addiction support services within the Illinois region. Founders hope to offer a sense of hope to those in recovery and their families through this new community initiative.
The Recovery Church Movement currently manages over 100 locations globally, including sites across Florida and Africa. This Peoria launch marks the organization's entry into the Illinois market.
The players
David Cravens
He is a Peoria native who is co-founding the local chapter of the recovery-focused ministry.
Jahnna Cravens
She is the co-founder working to establish the new support ministry in the Peoria area.
Recovery Church Movement
This is a global organization that operates more than 100 faith-based support locations to assist people in addiction recovery.
The details
Founders David and Jahnna Cravens are organizing an informational meeting at Pizza Ranch on 4114 N Brandywine Drive to introduce the program to the community. The initiative focuses on bridging religious faith with practical addiction recovery support systems.
Timeline
October 3, 2026: Informational community event at Pizza Ranch at 6 p.m.
November 13, 2026: Official launch of Recovery Church Peoria.
The Big Picture
This expansion follows the broader, established trend of the faith-based recovery support model scaling into new regional markets. By leveraging a global framework, the initiative mirrors how specialized religious support networks are increasingly being deployed in local communities nationwide.
Residents seeking faith-based addiction recovery services will gain a new local support option starting in November. Interested community members can attend the upcoming informational meeting to learn how the program interfaces with local recovery needs.
The takeaway
The addition of this facility provides a new resource for families and individuals navigating the recovery process in Peoria. Those interested in the program can participate in early outreach events to understand how the services will be implemented locally.
What happens next
The community informational meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2026, at 6 p.m., followed by the official launch of the church on November 13, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on similar support initiatives, visit Substance Abuse.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WMBD 31 Peoria.
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