Dr. Anderson displays a strong foundation of counseling through truth and having a relationship with Christ. Other web based articles were used to support the theory of Anderson’s book. Although the web based articles other different avenues of Christian counseling all of the sources used share a common root, how to show others how to overcome their problems to become healthy well adjusted individuals by using biblical concepts. Christian Counseling to the Spiritually Oppressed Discipleship is receiving instruction from a religious leader and being a follower who has learned to believe in the truth of the doctrine of his teacher. Discipleship in today’s world can be in the form of a Christian counseling.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work"(NIV, 2010). Using this Scripture, Dr. Adams provided four –step biblical process that are the elements in the process of change. The first step is teaching the truth of the Bible, which is the Word of God. The counselor must teach the client what God has to say about the situation and what His standards are for living. This teaching involves what Adams calls “teaching in the milieu” or through real life situations.
In addition, in the ministries process, the members of the church should be embracing and participating in the ministries process, and able to internalize the process. Furthermore, called to build lives (Ephesians 4:11-12), and building the body of Christ can be an ongoing process (1 Peter 2:5; Ephesians 2:22). Rainer and Geiger say “ministry needs a clear ministry blueprint." Further, the authors view the process as the essential for the purpose of organizations because, the process that makes it work. The book continues to explain that a simple church can be a congregation’s designs around straight, and forward as well strategies process that move the people through the stage to grow
He works with the legal system to run various individual and group outpatient therapies. Dr. Cross is also a Christian minister at a local church and uses Christian techniques to work with clients. The legal system gives the clients the choice to attend counseling from a general counselor or a Christian based counselor. He works with parolees and other court appointed clients as referrals. Focus The main focus for Dr. Cross is to educate the clients through Christian learning and faith.
The first step is to ascertain the spiritual state of the person they are trying to reach. These questions known as the ‘Share Jesus Questions’ allows the person to determine the degree that “God is at work” within the person’s life. This strategy works because it places the evangelist in charge of the conversation by asking directed questions without putting the person on the defense. He emphasizes that we cannot fail because we are simply asking questions allowing the Holy Spirit to do the work.
For those entering this field, it is important to remember that we are ministering to both those who formally seek help and those who do not even realize it is available. In this paper, I will provide a description of my personal experience with pastoral counseling, identify my current needs and expectations, as well as describe my current
However, for Christians prayer is an important form of communication with God; it is a way to connect spiritually to God and most importantly the Word of God commands Christians to pray. (Eph 6:18) Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit, Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere. To show the importance of prayer, this paper will examine the influential experiences of Andrew Murray that developed his theology on prayer. Next, this paper will examine the theological foundations and the effects it had on his prayer life, and finally this paper will examine his personal application of prayer. This paper will analyze Andrew Murray's influential experiences, Theological foundations, and his personal application of pray to answer
The Complete Guide to Crisis & Trauma Counseling: What to do and say when it matters most! Liberty University Summary In Wright (2011) book titles “The Complete Guide to Crisis & Trauma” he provides knowledgeable information that would be and asset for Christian Counselors or lay person. Wright (2011) begins his book by discussing the life of Jesus, and how he was and still is a model in which all Christian counselors should all strive to be like. As Christian counselors we are to lead by example and should always do our best to assure that we are helping and not hurting those who face a crisis. His biblical perspective ensures that those who are in crisis will overcome their situation by putting more emphasis on
A-4 MAT Review System: Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling Christine Mayers Liberty University A 4-MAT Review System: Psychology, Theology and Spirituality in Christian Counseling McMinn, M. R. (2011). Psychology, Theology and Spirituality in Christian counseling (Rev. ed.). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House. ISBN: 9780842352529 Summary Mark McMinn’s book Psychology, Theology and Spirituality in Christian Counseling introduces to his audience a revised edition of his 1996 book for those counselors who are considering the ministry of Christian counseling.
I found the practical sections of this book to be extremely helpful. For instance, when Brooks explains the benefit of asking the “so what” question of the good news text, I was motivated to look at a few of my sermons that had already been preached and ask the “so what” question of the text. Brooks is clear that the Bible is the foundation of preaching. This statement as she points out may seem to be one that there is agreement with among preachers, however as is pointed out there are those who believe that good news may come from other sources. It has been my experience in hearing sermons that the Bible is the source of the good news that is proclaimed.