When a hurting person meets with a biblical counselor via video, the world opens.
Counselees living in Topeka or Timbuktu, and every place in between, can receive the benefits of counseling by the Word and in the power of the Spirit, wherever they are. In fact, all that’s needed to “deliver” biblical counseling is the internet. And some 4.5 billion have internet access worldwide.
Before we look at three advantages, a quick word about counseling by video: If you’ve used Facetime or video conferencing, you’ve got the concept. It’s talking with someone through a device while also seeing them. Technology makes this possible.
Advantage #1: Easy access
Meeting by video allows easy access to biblical counseling. Counselees need only a smartphone, tablet, or a computer and the internet. Most counselees use the Internet at their home for counseling; some drive to a nearby McDonalds or Starbucks (which typically offer free Internet) and have their counseling appointment in the privacy of their car.
Due to easy access, I’ve had the privilege to meet with counselees in my town and across the globe since 2008 when I began this type of counseling.
Here are a handful of the women I’ve counseled
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