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Our goal
Our objective is to provide Christian professional counseling as one integral dimension of the ministry of the church. Persons dedicated to Christ who are professionally trained and licensed as counselors employ the gifts and talents God has given them in this ministry. Professional counselors in a Christian counseling center take seriously spiritual and religious issues and values. Clients who come for counseling are able to struggle with their issues in the context of the Christian faith. Counselors adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as the carry out their work in a Christian context.
Philosophy of a professional counseling center within a church
The philosophy of a professional counseling center as a part of the ministry of the local church is biblical. When one understands what happens in a counseling ministry, this becomes even more apparent. A counseling ministry provides the believer with a place to wrestle with the gospel in deep, intense, and intimate ways, along with the help of a trained fellow believer . The preached and taught Word convict and instruct. At the same time, many need help with the application of it to the difficulties, pain, and dysfunction of their lives. God bestows gifts and talents upon certain members of His body for the purpose of helping others come to maturity and find healing in their lives.
A counseling ministry in the local church communicates a number of things. First, through a counseling ministry, the church says we want to help you in your struggle with life’s demands. Those struggles include depression, grief, anxiety, anger, abuse, marital and family problems, addictions, vocational problems, and sexual difficulties. Secondly, a counseling ministry declares that a believer’s struggle is not illegitimate, but a means of spiritual growth and maturity. As the church validates this struggle, believers are freed to be more open about their struggles and to struggle more earnestly. Thirdly, a counseling ministry reaches non-believers who are looking for real solutions to life’s demands. As such, a counseling ministry becomes an outreach to the community.
Is there a typical client?
In one sense all clients are typical. Everyone struggles to live in a stressful world, has difficulty in relationships, and carries some pain from their past. Every client must address the place of God in his life; will He be Lord or will he be ignored.
In a very real way no client is typical . Each is uniquely made by God and has lived a unique life and presents with unique issues. We strive to bring relevant, competent, professional, and biblical counseling to each person God brings to the counseling center. Our prayer is to be used in a unique way, with that unique person, to accomplish God’s eternal purposes in that one’s life.
Support us
If you would like to support us financially, you may make a tax-deductible contribution year round by mailing a check to 1500 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Upon receipt of your check, we will mail you a confirmation receipt.
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