What should biblical counselors make of current trends in the larger counseling world? Should we ignore recent research because we have the truth about the world, or can we benefit from keeping up with the trends? Some historical context can help us as we think this through. Continue Reading →
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Recently, a training partner church shared a story that inspired me. They are a small church that has been focusing on biblical counseling for a few years now. The person I spoke with said, “Our church has come to be known as the church that cares in our community.” I couldn’t think of a better reputation for a church to have. In a world where some churches fight, compromise, close, or stagnate, this church cares! Continue Reading →
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On an individual and community level, we face times of challenge and crisis. Ephesians 4 lays out a pattern for experiencing stability and a pathway to maturity by learning from these difficult times. There are four truths that shape a healthy way for churches to respond in times of difficulty. Continue Reading →
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The gray hair of most churches is an undervalued asset and under-utilized treasure that needs to be developed for the good of your church. This article explains why your church should equip and utilize those with gray hair to provide greater care, counsel, and wisdom to those in need. Continue Reading →
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Many young people considering a career in biblical counseling have asked me if they can make a living as a biblical counselor and how they might pursue a career in counseling while they are still young. In Part One of this article, I provide two pieces of advice for new biblical counselors to consider. Today, I offer one additional encouragement to aspiring counselors and then urge the biblical counseling movement to consider how to build better on-ramps to help use the gifts and energy that many of these younger, trained biblical counselors might bring to our movement. Continue Reading →
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