We endeavor to help our church build upon our four pillars (Maturity in Christ, Meaningful Relationships, Ministry Development, Mission) by deepening our love for God and for His Word and by equipping each disciple and servant leader to be more Christ-like in our families and in our communities. To take steps in pursuing this, we are excited to be partnering with AIM (Athens Institute of Ministry) and starting our own chapter, AIM Pacific.
We offer two different tracks to inspire you in your Bible Study and help you handle the Word of God more effectively.
Christian Counseling is a much neglected discipline. And yet everyone looks to church leaders for guidance and counsel. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we are all called: to love (Jn 13), to be devoted to (Ro 12), to live in harmony with (Ro 12), to accept (Ro 15), to encourage (2Co 13, 1Th 5, Heb 3), to serve (Gal 5), to bear with (Eph 4), to be kind and compassionate to (Eph 4), to submit to (Eph 5), to forgive (Col 3), to teach and admonish (Col 3), etc… So this is not only for leaders, but this class will help all of us to be better equipped to carry out God’s call for us in our relationships with one another. Learn the ABCs of pastoral counseling--when to advise and when to refer, working with professionals when necessary. Learn about Family Systems and other invaluable approaches. This short course aims to equip us to equip the body of Christ to be "competent to counsel." When is a condition a medical matter, and when is the issue "unrepented sin"? Should we ever advise church members to come off their medication? What should we do when the thin line between responsibility and victimization seems tenuous at best? Learn from Drs. Mike and Mary Shapiro, clinical psychologists with extensive experience in counseling and forensic psychology. Counseling is not an option; it is a crucial area of ministerial training.
Registration for our Counseling and Psychology course is now open. Learn more and register for the course online.
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