The Biblical Counseling Center is committed to training laymen to become effective biblical counselors. However, one of the objections we run into most often is that it isn’t wise to allow laypeople to counsel since their training is far less than mental health professionals or even seminary-trained biblical counselors. How should we respond to that objection? Continue Reading →
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We never know when times of crisis will come. No one could have ever predicted what 2020 would hold for us. However, most times of crisis don’t come in the form of a global pandemic. They are more often experienced more locally. Think about these fairly common crisis situations that you may face as a leader. A church building experiences … Read More
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This is a different Easter than usual for all of us. Elaborate services, fancy dresses, family parties, and abundant chocolate have given way to simplicity, quiet, and even sadness. As the friends of Jesus walked to the tomb that Easter morning, I’d imagine that there was a sense of quiet and sadness as well. They were not anticipating hope, but found it … Read More
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As a counselor, I get to observe my share of conflicts. Frankly as a parent and church member, I get a close up view of conflict as well. Conflict seems to be a constant in our culture, homes, churches, and relationships. We may go through seasons of peace, but we never seem to completely outrun the long arm of conflict. … Read More
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When we first announced some training this week on anxiety – I received this reply from someone. “How can I help people with anxiety when I am so anxious myself?” Maybe you can relate to that question too!
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