If your local church does not have a biblical counselling ministry and you are certified, what are your thoughts on starting your own private practice as a biblical counsellor? This is a great question and one that I wrestled with, as I sought the Lord’s direction regarding my involvement in biblical counselling. Without knowing the …
On a fine Sunday afternoon, a couple from church invited me and some fellow music ministry members to their house. We had a great time together, sharing a meal, playing board games, and having pleasant conversation. Later, a missionary family joined us, and we praised the Lord in music for about an hour. It was …
How do you approach someone who you believe needs biblical counselling but is not seeking it? Unsolicited advice. Nothing is more enjoyable than a person who barely knows you, somehow finding out about a problem you have and dishing out a one-size-fits-all solution that fixes everything in your life. “Where has this person been all …
Let’s say our church leadership/pastors are on board with all we learned at the CBCC Conference. What are the first steps we should take in moving towards building a culture of counsel and care? What are a common mistakes that over-eager people have made that would be good to watch out for? First Steps: The …
Neither the counselor nor the counselee determines the pace. The Lord alone does that. There is no evidence of Cardio in Genesis 1 & 2. Therefore, I must assume all forms of Cardio are a part of the Fall. I have two family members who are Ironman athletes. They train for months, timing their drinks, …
Fostering a Culture of Care in the Church – Part 2 This is the second part in a two-part series on care in the Church. For part one, click HERE In part one, we discussed the biblical imperative for fostering a culture of care in the church. We also explored how churches can create an …
Fostering a Culture of Care in the Church – Part 1 “Our people are hurting.” “How can we equip our people to care for others?” “Where do we even begin in trying to meet the needs of our people?” These are common statements and questions I have encountered in conversations with pastors and ministry leaders …