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Category Archives: Methodology

The Role of Language in the Stigma of Mental Illness

This post uses Paul’s example in Philippians 4 and a Christian saint’s example of contentment to offer guidance on how to pursue a more contented posture when we feel discontent. The post is directed toward women in particular. Continue reading

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Are You Getting Stuck?

As I talk with friends who serve in biblical counseling, I appreciate how honest they are in asking for help when they feel like they have gotten stuck. How, when we feel stuck, can we reorient our hearts to remember and honor Him and love His hurting child? Continue reading

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Where Will I Take Them?

In order for counseling to be effective I need to have affection for God, I need to delight in God, I need to savor the Savior. Continue reading

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Why Counselors Need Art

Some of our best preparation for counseling isn’t in reading counseling material, analyzing case studies or doing counseling observation. One way we can deepen our counseling well is by broadening our appreciation for art. Continue reading

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Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling: Author Interview Q&A with Bob Kellemen

The BCC is excited about the February 18, 2013 release of our book Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling: Changing Lives with God’s Changeless Truth. Published by Harvest House, you can pre-order a copy at the BCC Bookstore at 33% off by clicking here. Copies will begin shipping on February 18, 2013. Our BCC Executive Director, Bob Kellemen, served as one of the managing editors, and we’ve asked Bob to share with our BCC readers more about Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling. Continue reading

Topics: Biblical Counseling, Book Reviews, Equipping, Gospel-Centered Ministry, Methodology, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers | Tags: , , ,

Biblical Counseling as a Licensed Professional: Functionally Speaking

The following post by Dr. Jeremy Lelek is the third article in a several-part series that addresses whether biblical counselors should consider state licensure. As a coalition, the BCC has invited several of our Council Board members to share their diverse perspective. Continue reading

Topics: Biblical Counseling, Discipleship, Legal Issues, Methodology, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers | Tags: , , ,

The Licensure Question

The following post by Dr. Sam Williams is the second article in a several-part series that addresses whether biblical counselors should consider state licensure. As a coalition, the BCC has invited several of our Council Board members to share their diverse perspective. Continue reading

Topics: Biblical Counseling, Legal Issues, Methodology, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers, Psychology and Christianity | Tags: , , ,

Why I Don’t Want or Need a License to Counsel

The following post by Dr. Jim Newheiser is the first article in a several-part series that addresses whether biblical counselors should consider state licensure. As a coalition, the BCC has invited several of our Council Board members to share their diverse perspective. Continue reading

Topics: Biblical Counseling, Homosexuality, Legal Issues, Methodology, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers, Psychology and Christianity | Tags: , , , , ,

Never Pray for Patience

You may have said (or heard someone say): “I made the mistake and prayed for patience this morning and got stuck in traffic for two hours today. I learned a very valuable lesson today: never pray for patience!” That’s often the way we think about patience, but what does the Bible say about patience and impatience? Continue reading

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The Apostle Paul’s Biblical Counseling

When we lecture about counseling, our hearers might mistakenly think that biblical counseling is lecturing. It’s not. Continue reading

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About the BCC

The BCC exists to strengthen churches, para-church organizations, and educational institutions by promoting excellence and unity in biblical counseling as a means to accomplish compassionate outreach and effective discipleship.