Psychiatric Disorders & the Church
“Some people live day-in and day-out caring for family members who have really severe issues in living. If you’re one of those people, you know what I’m talking about. But most of us don’t know, and...
View ArticlePastor: Equip Your People to Counsel Each Other
I remember hearing a pastor of a fairly large church saying—at a counseling conference no less—that he wasn’t going to hire any more pastor-counselors for the church pastoral staff. What he meant was...
View Article#MeToo…(& #ChurchToo)
A movement has risen to both empower and support those who have been victims of sexual assault. The #MeToo movement gives a voice to those who are often silenced, and a face to a pattern that many are...
View ArticleHow do I help my church catch a vision for biblical counseling?
The post How do I help my church catch a vision for biblical counseling? appeared first on Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation.
View ArticleHow do you help the socially anxious connect at church?
The post How do you help the socially anxious connect at church? appeared first on Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation.
View ArticleExpecting Less from Church
I decided I would say something to him. A fellow elder. Transparency is good, as a general rule, with the right person, at the right time. “I didn’t hear too much from the sermon on Sunday.” I actually...
View Article10 Ways to Educate Your Church on Domestic Abuse
I teach a course on counseling abusive marriages at CCEF. Many of the students who take my class and learn about God’s heart for the oppressed are significantly impacted by the tremendous suffering...
View ArticleMy social anxiety can feel debilitating. It’s hard to attend church. What do...
Transcript So I like in this question that the individual talked about anxiety bringing about terror and paralysis because that’s the nature of anxiety. It really is the way that it works. And, as we...
View ArticleFor Pastors: A New Perspective on Referring Out
Often in church ministry, pastors are faced with numerous needs and heart-breaking situations in their congregations. One question we hear often from them is: “When do I refer out? When do I know that...
View ArticleThe Church Is Doing Better than We Think
When we think about the state of the church today, the negatives often come to mind. While there is much to be grieved about and much change that needs to take place, there is much to be encouraged by...
View Article
