Friday, March 4, 2011
WHY SO MANY CHRISTIAN COUNSELLORS?
Why do so many churches now have full time Christian counsellors on staff? Why are so many Christians lining up to see Christian counsellors? There's obviously a need! Pastor John Piper has a theory that church life today (and for many past generations) has missed out on one essential biblical ingredient. What is that ingredient? Having the WHOLE BODY causing the WHOLE BODY to grow...through small groups (Eph. 4:16)!
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As a counsellor, I know that the most significant aspect of counselling that assists people & effects change is the therapeutic relationship. Research has proven that this is more vital than any other intervention. The formation of a trustworthy, non-judgemental, accepting, supportive & confidential relationship is very healing. The church often misses these ingredients. Our model is Jesus, who came alongside others, not in judgement, but in love & acceptance.
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