Effective Biblical Counseling

Author : Larry Crabb
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310515883

Get Book

Effective Biblical Counseling by Larry Crabb Pdf

In Effective Biblical Counseling, Gold Medallion Award-winning author Dr. Larry Crabb presents a model of counseling that can be gracefully integrated into the functioning of the local church. He asserts that counseling is simply a relationship between people who care and that its goal is to free people to better worship and serve God. This book will show you how to help people achieve obedience and character growth in their lives, and establish a sense of personal worth and security along the way. Dr. Crabb says, "I believe that God has ordained the local church to be his primary instrument to tend to his people's aches and pains. In writing this book I have tried to be of practical help to Christians who want to be more effective in ministering to their suffering brothers and sisters."

Author : Heath Lambert
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310518174

Get Book

A Theology of Biblical Counseling by Heath Lambert Pdf

Since the beginning of the biblical counseling movement in 1970, biblical counselors have argued that counseling is a ministry of the Word, just like preaching or missions. As a ministry, counseling must be defined according to sound biblical theology rather than secular principles of psychology. For over four decades, biblical theology has been at the core of the biblical counseling movement. Leaders in biblical counseling have emphasized a commitment to teaching doctrine in their counseling courses out of the conviction that good theology leads to good counseling…and bad theology leads to bad counseling. A Theology of Biblical Counseling is a landmark new book that covers the history of the biblical counseling movement, the core convictions that underlie sound counseling, and practical wisdom for counseling today. Dr. Heath Lambert shows how biblical counseling is rooted in the Scriptures while illustrating the real challenges counselors face today through true stories from the counseling room. A substantive textbook written in accessible language, it is an ideal resource for use in training biblical counselors at colleges, seminaries, and training institutes. In each chapter, doctrine comes to life in real ministry to real people, dramatically demonstrating how theology intersects with the lives of actual counselees.

Author : Richard A. Fowler, EdD,Natalie Ford, PhD
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802499547

Get Book

Grace-Based Counseling by Richard A. Fowler, EdD,Natalie Ford, PhD Pdf

You speak God’s truth when you counsel. But do you also communicate His grace? The Christian counselor or pastor plays an important role in helping people process the trauma they’ve experienced. Too often, a client leaves the counselor’s office with feelings of guilt and shame. They feel the heavy burden of what they did wrong. But somehow, they’ve missed the grace of God that makes things right again. A counseling model that stays true to a biblical worldview will overflow with grace . . . not cheap grace, but real grace that acknowledges sin while offering a hopeful path to redemption and healing. In Grace-Based Counseling, professional counselors Richard Fowler and Natalie Ford offer a model that blends the truths of Scripture, the science of psychology, and the everlasting hope of the gospel. In this book you will find: New, grace-based counseling model Detailed application of the model, with case studies Practical toolbox with surveys, assessments, and counseling helps A Christian counseling model can’t just be about admonishment. That approach only leads to shame and human efforts that are doomed to fail. But when the gospel is brought to bear in the counseling relationship, real life change is possible. Then the counselor becomes an instrument of divine grace in the hands of a faithful God.

Author : William T. Kirwan
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1984-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441206251

Get Book

Biblical Concepts for Christian Counseling by William T. Kirwan Pdf

Kirwan not only sounds a clarion call for thorough integration of psychology and theology, he demonstrates that it can be done.

Author : James MacDonald,Bob Kellemen,Stephen Viars
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736951463

Get Book

Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling by James MacDonald,Bob Kellemen,Stephen Viars Pdf

Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling is a comprehensive guide that will equip God’s people to use biblical truth to change lives. More than that, this book will increase people’s confidence in the sufficiency and relevancy of God’s Word to address real-life issues in a multitude of counseling situations. Readers of this book will: Understand clearly why they should embrace biblical counseling Be encouraged to trust God’s Word to provide rich insight for living in the midst of even the most difficult challenges Enjoy the relevant, pastoral, and theological teaching they have come to appreciate from such noted authors as James MacDonald, John Piper, Mark Dever, and Elyse Fitzpatrick The 28 chapters blend theological wisdom and practical expertise. The first half of the book emphasizes a practical theology of biblical counseling; the second half highlights a practical methodology of biblical counseling. Though accessible to all Christians, the book will especially appeal to pastors and church leaders, counseling practitioners, students, and educators.

Author : Larry Crabb,Lawrence J. Crabb
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310225607

Get Book

Basic Principles of Biblical Counseling by Larry Crabb,Lawrence J. Crabb Pdf

With compassion and urgency, this book makes a plea for parishioners to engage in 'grappling soul to soul with troubled lives.' It looks toward a method of counseling which neither overlooks sin nor is reduced to a simplistic model of confrontation and exhortation.

Author : David Powlison
Publisher : New Growth Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781942572985

Get Book

Good and Angry by David Powlison Pdf

In this groundbreaking book, David Powlison reframes the universal problem of anger through an in-depth exploration of God's anger and ours. Full of practical help for all who struggle with how to respond when life goes wrong, Good and Angry sets readers on a path toward the faithful and fruitful expression of anger.

Author : John F. MacArthur,Wayne A. Mack,Master's College Faculty,
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780785215202

Get Book

Counseling by John F. MacArthur,Wayne A. Mack,Master's College Faculty, Pdf

Gain a knowledge of counseling methods that are practical and consistent with Christian theological convictions. What do the Scriptures say about counseling? What is the biblical basis for using Scriptures in counseling? What does it mean to think biblically about counseling-related issues? At the root of this book is the confidence that Christ and his Word are not only sufficient for effectively handling the personal and interpersonal challenges of life but are superior to the resources found in the world. The practice of psychological counseling is a ministry and should not belong only to the realm of humanistic and secular theories of the mind. Written to pastors, elders, deacons, seminary students, and laypeople; well-known pastor John MacArthur and contributors present a system of biblical truth that brings together people, their problems, and the living God. This kind of counseling is based on the convictions that: God's Word should be our counseling authority. Counseling is a part of the basic discipling ministry of the local church. God's people can and should be trained to counsel effectively. Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically provides biblical guidelines to counsel people who are struggling. The contributors represent some of America's leading biblical teachers and counselors, including: Ken L. Sarles, David Powlison, Douglas Bookman, David B. Maddox, Robert Smith, William W. Goode, and Dennis M. Swanson.

Author : Elisabeth A. Nesbit Sbanotto,Heather Davediuk Gingrich,Fred C. Gingrich
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830893478

Get Book

Skills for Effective Counseling by Elisabeth A. Nesbit Sbanotto,Heather Davediuk Gingrich,Fred C. Gingrich Pdf

Anyone in a helping profession—including professional counselors, spiritual directors, pastoral counselors, chaplains and others—needs to develop effective communication skills. But learning these skills is like learning a new language: it takes time and practice to communicate effectively, and lack of practice can lead to the loss of one's ability to use this new language. Suitable for both beginning students and seasoned practitioners, Skills for Effective Counseling provides a biblically integrated approach to foundational counseling skills that trains the reader to use specific microskills. These skills include perceiving, attending, validating emotion and empathic connection. Chapters include textbook features such as sample session dialogues, role plays and a variety of both in-class and out-of-class exercises and reflection activities that will engage various learning styles. Strategically interwoven throughout the chapters are special topics related to: multicultural counseling biblical/theological applications current and seminal research related to microskills diagnostic and theoretical implications clinical tips for using skills in "real world" counseling settings the relevance of specific microskills to interpersonal relationships and broader ministry settings This textbook and the accompanying IVP Instructor Resources include all of the activities and assignments that an instructor might need to execute a graduate, undergraduate or lay course in foundational counseling skills. Professors teaching within CACREP-accredited professional counseling programs will be able to connect specific material in the textbook to the latest CACREP Standards. Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.

Author : Lawrence J. Crabb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Christianity
ISBN : 9971836971

Get Book

Effective Biblical Counseling by Lawrence J. Crabb Pdf

Author : Jonathan D. Holmes
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310577386

Get Book

Counsel for Couples by Jonathan D. Holmes Pdf

You aren't a licensed marriage and family therapist. You didn't do a doctoral dissertation on pastoral counseling. You're simply God's person caring for God's people in the local church. And the marriages in your church need help. Many pastors feel ill-equipped to handle the challenges that arise when a couple is going through marital difficulties. They feel lost and inadequate. What do you say? What counsel do you offer? Should I say anything or just listen? Do I schedule a follow-up appointment? Do I ask questions? What questions? If you are or have been in this situation before, this book offers you a practical guide to get started with the first sessions and then offers specific guidance on nine of the most common topics that come up in marriage counseling. Author and pastor Jonathan Holmes offers a solid, biblical theology and methodology to help you navigate through the world of marriage counseling with the fundamental conviction that God's word is powerful enough to address the deepest of marital issues, and robust enough to handle whatever might come your way. In each chapter, you'll meet a new couple dealing with a different issue, much like the people in your church, office, and neighborhood. Through the book you'll also hear advice from several respected voices in the biblical counseling community. Whether you're a novice or already knowledgeable, Counsel for Couples provides theologically sound and biblically practical tools to help you as you help couples in need.

Author : Dr. Tim Clinton,Dr. Ron Hawkins
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441210937

Get Book

The Quick-Reference Guide to Biblical Counseling by Dr. Tim Clinton,Dr. Ron Hawkins Pdf

Hurting people need help. But sometimes those who are faced with helping the hurting could use a little more information about the problems that needy people bring to them. The Quick-Reference Guide to Biblical Counseling provides the answers. It is an A-Z guide for assisting people-helpers--pastors, professional counselors, youth workers, and everyday believers--to easily access a full array of information to aid them in (formal and informal) counseling situations. Issues addressed include addictions, forgiveness, sexual abuse, worry, and many more. Each of the 40 topics covered follows a helpful eight-part outline and identifies: 1) typical symptoms and patterns, 2) definitions and key thoughts, 3) questions to ask, 4) directions for the conversation, 5) action steps, 6) biblical insights, 7) prayer starters, and 8) recommended resources. About the series The Quick-Reference Guides are A-Z guides that assist people-helpers--pastors, professional counselors, youth workers, and everyday believers--to easily access a full array of information to aid them in (formal and informal) counseling situations. Each of the forty topics covered follows a helpful eight-part outline and identifies: 1) typical symptoms and patterns, 2) definitions and key thoughts, 3) questions to ask, 4) directions for the conversation, 5) action steps, 6) biblical insights, 7) prayer starters, and 8) recommended resources.

Author : Robert D. Jones,Kristin L. Kellen,Rob Green
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781087727479

Get Book

The Gospel for Disordered Lives by Robert D. Jones,Kristin L. Kellen,Rob Green Pdf

The gospel of Jesus Christ—the heartbeat of the Bible—brings life-changing hope and power to real people with real problems. Inspired by that conviction, The Gospel for Disordered Lives provides an introductory guide to the theory and practice of Christ-centered biblical counseling. Intended to serve as a foundational textbook for students in Christian colleges, universities, seminaries, and graduate schools, the book also provides a useful overview that working counselors can reference in their ministry contexts. Additionally, it can serve pastors and current counseling practitioners as a helpful refresher and a resource for common counseling problems.

Author : Gary R. Collins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1997-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1576830810

Get Book

The Biblical Basis of Christian Counseling for People Helpers by Gary R. Collins Pdf

If you are called to help people in crisis in your community, this book can show you how to use the Bible in counseling.

Author : Wayne Mack
Publisher : Counsel for the Heart
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1633422496

Get Book

A Practical Guide for Effective Biblical Counseling: Utilizing the 8 Is to Promote True Biblical Change by Wayne Mack Pdf

Who will benefit from this book? Anyone involved in counseling troubled people; anyone who strives to disciple others for Christ; all parents who want to promote effective communication and faith-building conversations with their children; any Christian committed to serving others through the Word of God; anyone who wants to live a life pleasing to the Lord, utilizing the principles set forth in Scripture. If you fall into any of these categories, you will benefit from this book. This is a guide for biblical counselors on how to effectively help counselees overcome their struggles, practical and spiritual, and become true, faithful disciples of Jesus. This approach to biblical counseling can be broken down into eight essential steps, each rooted in biblical disciple-making principles. This guide clearly describes each step, how and where it is taught in Scripture, and why it is vital to strengthening discipleship.