Prayer in Counseling
Follow this link to see our Biblical Counselor Kristen Hull teach on the role of prayer in counseling.
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Hung up on the past?
One of the stereotypes about counselors is that we are obsessed with the past, or to put it positively, that we believe there’s something to be gained from retrospective, reflection, and storytelling. I think, in actuality, that many counselors are very much interested in the present, and sometimes the future, too. But I can’t deny…
Fall Women’s Ministry Conference Nov 4
Save the date for Called Together: Women United for the Gospel, Saturday November 4, 9am-3pm. From Tabernacle PCA in Waynesboro: “Please join us for a single day conference with PCA Women’s Ministry Team Trainer, Chandra Oliver, where we will learn how to think biblically and live covenantally, women united for the Gospel.” Please follow this…
Continuing Education and Professional Development
Blue Ridge Christian Counseling offers consultation groups, counselor care groups, and regular seminars on counseling and congregational care topics. Please sign up below to receive announcements for upcoming groups and seminars: Subscribe * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name
Counsel for Life Interview on Decision Anxiety
Follow this link to listen to my conversation with Eliza Huie and Beth Broom on the Counsel for Life Podcast. We’re talking about my recent book, Anxious about Decisions: Finding Freedom in the Peace of God.
What does it mean for counseling to be biblical? (Kaifang Zheng)
All of the care providers at BRCC strive to live and serve in a biblical manner, but several are specifically titled “biblical counselors.” In one sense, this simply means that our services include providing what the broader society calls spiritual direction and pastoral counseling without all staff members serving in the specific role of local…
When Missionaries Come Home (Paul Bell)
2023 has BRCC serving missionaries in new and creative ways. As we develop and provide these services, we’re regularly reminded that the need is great, and understanding and caring wisely for missionaries is worth all the investment we can give. This article by Bradley Bell highlights one of the common burdens these workers carry and…
Decision Anxiety and Clutter
Need help making decisions about your clutter? From the smaller headache of not knowing what to keep and what to toss to the larger issue of hoarding, anxiety plays a foundational role in our issues with clutter. Give this new podcast a listen featuring our own Michael Gembola. Clutter-Free Academy the Podcast with Kathi Lipp
Blue Ridge Men’s Retreat
February 2-4, 2023 Come join us for a weekend (Thursday-Saturday) full of encouragement, fun, and great teaching. Activities will include a ropes course, climbing wall, skeet shooting, pick-up games, fire pits, and much more. We will be meeting Thursday to Saturday so that your men can be home by Sunday to worship with your church…
Breaking Free from Decision Anxiety
New article posted on New Growth Press by Michael Gembola at this link.