I thank God for the congregation I have the opportunity to minister to and with. I know they pray for me and the other pastors on staff. I know, because they tell me. I am very thankful for their prayers, and yesterday was a great example of why we need to uplift one another in … Continue reading »
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Monday Training: On the Road with Biblical Counseling Training
Beginning next Monday, March 5, I will be traveling from Warsaw to Lafayette, IN for additional Biblical Counseling Training. Perhaps you haven’t heard of this avenue of equipping counselors to meet the needs of those they interact with in a sound, truthful way. Here is the information on the Monday Training that I will take … Continue reading »
The Biblical Counseling Movement after Adams by Heath Lambert
Monergism is offering The Biblical Counseling Movement after Adams by Heath Lamber, foreword by David Powlison at a 34% discount off it’s original price. Description of the Book: Those inside and outside of the biblical counseling movement recognize growing differences between the foundational work of Jay Adams and that of current thought leaders such as … Continue reading »
Equipping Counselors for Your Church – an interview with author: Dr. Bob Kellemen
Dr.Kellemen is a dear friend from whom I have learned much about through his resources he’s printed, email conversations we’ve had and face to face discussions about a variety of topics. When he asked if I would help promote his newly released book, Equipping Counselors for Your Church, I was excited to do so. In … Continue reading »
Introduction to the Biblical Counseling Coalition
The Biblical Counseling Coalition Promoting Personal Change Centered on the Person of Christ Ephesians 4:11-16 Leaders Unite to Launch the Biblical Counseling Coalition During the past year, over two-dozen leading pastors, biblical counselors, and Christian educators have been prayerfully discussing whether the time is right to launch a new coalition of organizations, leaders, and participants … Continue reading »
Timeless Christian Books is running a 50% off sale! (all orders over $15 ship FREE)
Timeless Christian Books offers a great variety of books that are beneficial to pastors, biblical counselors, parents and all church members. I would encourage you to check out their Bargain Bin and see if there is anything you would be interested in. Here are some I would heartily recommend: (most of these will be under … Continue reading »
A New Year, A New Pastor: Meet Kirk Barger; pt.2 of 4
Yesterday I began a 4 part series of an interview with Kirk Barger, our new Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church. The interview began with a few questions about his personal interests, hobbies and the like. Today delves into Pastor Kirk’s passion for biblical counseling. I am personally excited for the opportunity to serve with … Continue reading »
Biblical Counseling Coalition Summit – a report
If you are passionate about biblical counseling at all (and I hope you are!) then this report from a recent gathering of “movers and shakers” within the biblical counseling movement should encourage you. Dr Bob Kellemen summarizes the activities of the nearly 40 biblical counseling movement leaders that took place in Chicago on May 3rd … Continue reading »
BCTC day 2: Tuesday – God is in Control (James MacDonald)
Yes. The entire day was devoted to learning how to answer questions on the NANC certification exam. It was all blown away by the wonderfully encouraging sermon by James MacDonald, entitled, God is in Control. I’ve tried to reproduce my notes below – but to be honest, I was just passionately listening to this sermon … Continue reading »
Blogging the Biblical Counseling Training Conference: Track 5
I arrived in Lafayette, IN this afternoon fired up and ready for the Biblical Counseling Training Conference. This year I am taking Track 5, which is a prep track for those interested in completing NANC certification. After a worshipful opening session which included a powerful testimony by Marsha, a young lady in the Vision of … Continue reading »