The ministry of counseling is a ministry assigned to the Church. Even though the Lord “hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness,” the Church has been intimidated, swindled, and riddled with the influence of secular psychology and compromised counselors. As a result, she is almost powerless to deal properly with the problems of man. In this practical and one of a kind book which does not draw upon clinical and counseling psychology and psychiatry, the reader will be reintroduced to the pure spiritual means Christ has given to His Church to do the work of counseling.
Christians serving or intending to serve in the counseling ministry will find useful answers to topics such as:
Qualifications, Training, Authority, and Work of the Biblical Counselor
Dealing with Clients
Four Types of Clients the Bible Addresses
Dealing With Clients Who Are Part of a Cult
Arguments Clients Present and How to Handle Them
Preparing for Sessions
Frequent Cases: Adultery, Unruly Children, Addictions etc.
Counseling Under the Authority of the Church
Meeting with the Opposite Sex
Charging for Counseling
Why One Should Not Acquire State Licensure or Join Associations
Assessing Clients
and much more...
May the uncompromising ministry of counseling once again flourish in its simplicity and power through the body of Christ to God’s glory as He intended!