Author: Bob Kellemen

The Why and How of Biblical Counseling: Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling

The Why and How of Biblical Counseling: Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling

Posted by | May 4, 2021 | |

As the Founding Executive Director of the Biblical Counseling Coalition (BCC), I had the privilege of serving, along with my lifelong friend, Pastor Steve Viars, as the General Editors of Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling (CCBC). First released in 2013 by Harvest House and the Biblical Counseling Coalition, an updated, revised edition was released in April 2021. So this is a great time to reintroduce you to this comprehensive, collaboratively written biblical counseling resource—Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling: Changing Lives with God’s Changeless Truth. Continue Reading →

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Soul Care for Ministry Families, Part Two: Finding Christ’s Healing in the Midst of Ministry Hurts

Soul Care for Ministry Families, Part Two: Finding Christ’s Healing in the Midst of Ministry Hurts

Posted by | Feb 25, 2021 | |

You’re reading Part Two of my two-part series on soul care for ministry families—which itself is part of a larger series here at the Biblical Counseling Coalition. In Part One, we focused on 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 to see how Paul candidly communicated his own ministry struggles—thus giving ministry families the courage to share their struggles. In Part Two, we will explore Acts 20:17-21:1 to see how Paul ministers to others in ministry. Continue Reading →

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Soul Care for Ministry Families, Part One: Vulnerable Openness About Our Own Ministry Struggles

Soul Care for Ministry Families, Part One: Vulnerable Openness About Our Own Ministry Struggles

Posted by | Feb 24, 2021 | |

For the past two decades, I’ve focused a good part of my ministry on ministering to ministry families. I’ve been motivated by the questions, “Who shepherds the shepherds? Who counsels the counselors? Who provides soul care for the soul care givers?” In seeking to compress two decades of ministry into two blog posts (impossible!), I’ll shape my thoughts around two incidences in the Apostle Paul’s life. In Part One, we’ll explore 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 to see how Paul candidly communicates his own ministry struggles. Then, in Part Two, we’ll explore Acts 20:17-21:1 to see how Paul ministers to others in ministry. Continue Reading →

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In Memory of Jay Adams: A Collection of Articles and Resources

In Memory of Jay Adams: A Collection of Articles and Resources

Posted by | Nov 30, 2020 | |

A Word from Bob: Dr. Jay E. Adams, the founder of the modern biblical counseling movement, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 14, 2020. Tributes to his life and ministry are pouring in. This is a “stretchy post”—designed to keep growing. I’ll be collating and adding new articles to this post as they are written. Continue Reading →

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