Author: Daniel Kim

Overcoming Hurdles: Introducing Biblical Counseling to Korean-American Churches

Overcoming Hurdles: Introducing Biblical Counseling to Korean-American Churches

Posted by | May 3, 2024 | |

Biblical counseling is a relatively new ministry concept for first-generation Korean-American churches. While some Korean-American Christians are interested in exploring the benefits of counseling, many are unfamiliar with the idea or do not understand how it could be integrated into their existing church ministry. Within this context, I have embarked on an exciting journey to introduce biblical counseling practice to the Korean-American society in greater Atlanta and biblical counseling courses to Korean-American church leaders with Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center. In this article, I will discuss two challenges I have faced throughout this journey and suggest possible solutions for bringing biblical counseling to the Korean-American church context. While the article primarily targets Korean-American churches, I believe it can benefit pastors and biblical counselors serving in any Asian immigrant church setting. Continue Reading →

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Reclaiming the “Priesthood of All Believers” in Biblical Counseling: A Reformation Legacy

Reclaiming the “Priesthood of All Believers” in Biblical Counseling: A Reformation Legacy

Posted by | Oct 16, 2023 | |

This week’s mini-series on the Grace and Truth blog addresses the history of the biblical counseling movement. In this first article, Daniel Kim explores the relevance of the “priesthood of all believers” within the context of church counseling ministries. In other contributions to the series, Jared Poulton considers the influence of Cornelius Van Til on Jay Adams’ ministry, and Nate Brooks discusses David Powlison’s writings on the relationship between divine revelation and secular psychology. Continue Reading →

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Finding Freedom from Self-Imposed Laws and “Status Anxiety”

Finding Freedom from Self-Imposed Laws and “Status Anxiety”

Posted by | Mar 31, 2023 | |

Anxiety is an all-too-common struggle for many in their thirties and forties, often manifesting as “status anxiety.” So, exactly what is status anxiety? According to English philosopher Alain de Botton, it is the crippling fear that we are failing to meet our society’s expectations and are on the verge of becoming a nobody. Many people suffer from it, as did King Saul, whom God chose to lead the Israelites as king but who lived in constant insecurity and with a sense of inadequacy. Continue Reading →

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Humility: The Pastor’s Weapon Against Self-Doubt

Humility: The Pastor’s Weapon Against Self-Doubt

Posted by | Sep 30, 2022 | |

Pastoral counselors often experience emotional exhaustion while providing care for their congregation. Unfortunately, these draining emotions frequently accompany a sense of ineffectiveness and self-doubt, making pastors feel unqualified to continue their counseling ministry. How can pastoral counselors combat these unpleasant feelings of exhaustion and self-doubt? Throughout the years, I discovered that pastors struggling with these issues could find much strength and hope through humility. So, I suggest three types of humility pastors need when fighting against self-doubt and emotional exhaustion encountered in their counseling ministry. Continue Reading →

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Martin Luther’s Counsel for Pastors Suffering From Pastoral Mistakes

Martin Luther’s Counsel for Pastors Suffering From Pastoral Mistakes

Posted by | May 13, 2022 | |

Mistakes are unavoidable in pastoral ministry. Even the most seasoned pastors say or do things when preaching or in counseling ministries that unintentionally hurt their sheep. Typically, pastoral mistakes do not create considerable problems in the church. However, when they do, they can explode into major issues. How can counselors give wise advice to suffering pastors? For such perplexing situations, we can benefit from the counsel of veteran pastors, in particular, the Reformation hero Martin Luther. Continue Reading →

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