When respected leaders disappoint us, pastors and counselors must navigate their responses carefully. The article outlines five fundamental principles: remember your need for grace, seek understanding rather than condemnation, balance truth with grace, pursue wise restoration, and rest in God’s sovereignty. The goal is redemption rather than judgment or bitterness. Continue Reading →
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Knowing how to build confidentiality as a biblical counselor is crucial for every counselor-counselee relationship. What steps are necessary for inviting confidentiality, what are the grounds, if any, for breaking confidentiality, and how do you navigate difficult situations involving confidentiality as a biblical counselor? This article provides three action steps to consider. Continue Reading →
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Knowing when and how to help someone we know and love receive formal counseling is complex. How do we transition conversations at a BBQ or church event to a more formal counseling process? This article provides five helpful things to consider. Continue Reading →
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As a counselor, we have to first counsel ourselves with the gospel of Jesus Christ and God’s Word. Here are five ways to do that intentionally. Continue Reading →
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How can we help someone who is feeling weak and overwhelmed? The Bible promises the strength of the Almighty God to help us through the presence of the Holy Spirit. Here are some practical ways to help our counselees tap into that power.
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