Does anyone remember The Red Green Show? It was a comedy sketch show in the 1990’s and 2000’s that followed the antics of a plaid-shirted, suspender-wearing main character named Red Green, who could fix almost anything with a roll of duct tape. Throughout the show, Red Green would frequently address the audience with this statement: …
by Curtis Heaton 
Have you ever been discouraged? Experiencing discouragement is a normal part of being human. We get discouraged by the actions and words of others. We also get discouraged by our own failings and shortcomings. Maybe you are walking with someone – a friend, a counsellee, a loved one – who is discouraged. Maybe as you …
by Curtis Heaton 
It Hurts When people leave your church, it hurts. With this admission, I know some will say the emotional pain leaders experience during an exodus is tied to numerical decline. And numerical decline, some conclude, is indicative of poor leadership. Others hear of leaders experiencing hurt and believe the emotional response is fuelled by an …
by Jodi Adrian 
Can you explain the difference in roles that you would expect an elder to do versus a biblical counsellor? Would a biblical counselling ministry in a church take away from the role of an elder? I will start off by saying that Tim Challies did a wonderful job unpacking Ephesians 4:11-16 for us in the …
by Curtis Heaton 
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 …
by Curtis Heaton 
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, …
by Matt King 
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 …
by Curtis Heaton 
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 …
by Curtis Heaton 