Biblical Counseling: A Guide for the Church and Community

by James Clark

Overview

Biblical Counseling presents a model for groups setting up a counseling practice based on Scripture. Clark presents the research that is the basis for this work as well as the experience gained through years of work in various venues. In addition to the step-by-step guides and templates of useful forms, there is a wealth of guidance in many aspects to be considered.

Rather than another book about another program, Clark's work represents a move to the development of a culture of concern for others in the local church.The book is divided into three parts: The Case for Biblical Counseling, Developing Counseling Training and Structure, and Protecting the Church. Biblical Counseling will instruct and motivate local churches to equip believers to care for each other within the local church.

Practical wisdom and vast experience makes Biblical Counseling the best resource for pastors and counselors as well as those wanting to assist in setting up counseling clinics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781602650664
Publisher:	Grace Acres, Inc.
Publication date:	03/15/2020
Pages:	230
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.48(d)

About the Author

Dr. James L. Clark served at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary for 23 years. June 30, 2016, he retired as President for seven years. He is the only president that graduated from the college. He is now serving as President Emeritus for Calvary University. During his tenure, he served as Vice President and Academic Dean. He also served as the Accreditation Coordinator, as Professor in Biblical Counseling, and as Director/Counselor of the Biblical Counseling and Education Centers of Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary. His educational accomplishments include a Doctor of Philosophy/Biblical Counseling at the Trinity Theological Seminary, Newburgh, Indiana 1993, a Master of Divinity/Summa Cum Laude in 1989 from the Trinity Theological Seminary, Newburgh, Indiana, graduate work at Bethel Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, and a Bachelor of Science/Christian Education and Music 1967, from Calvary Bible College, Kansas City, Missouri. Ministry Experience Prior to joining the College and Seminary faculty, he served 22 years in local church ministries as associate pastor and senior pastor. He also served as a chaplain for a community college, a Minnesota correctional facility, and a volunteer fire department. Prior to the pastorate, he served as an Executive Director for Southeast Iowa Youth For Christ. Professional Associations His professional associations include, Director of the Biblical Counseling Network Fellowship, an organization for networking counselors, pastors, and others in the Kansas City area. He has served on the Board of Regents of Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary, as well as an adjunct faculty member for Trinity and Masters Divinity School. He also served on the Board of Directors of Avant Ministries. Dr. Clark is currently the chairman of the Board of Trustees for Brookes Bible College in St. Louis, MO. Publications & Awards He is the editor of Blueprints: A Practical Guide for Developing A Biblical Counseling Ministry as well as Volumes I and II of Biblical Counseling Homework Manuals. He is the author of the booklet, Strengthen Your Marriage. He received the award, Alumnus of the Year 2003, Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary. Upon his retirement in 2016, Calvary University renamed the Learning Center, The Clark Academic Center in honor of his establishment, support and faithful service to all Calvary students. Calvary also honored him with the title, President Emeritus. Dr. Clark has served as an interim preacher at several churches, enjoys speaking for seminars, conferences, retreats, camps, and local churches. Dr. Clark and his wife, DeLoris, have three children and fifteen grandchildren.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Part I - The Case for Biblical Counseling

Chapter 1 The Invasion of a Secular Worldview

Chapter 2 The Uniqueness of the Local Church in Counseling

Part II - Developing Counseling Training and Structure

Chapter 3 Developing Church Leadership

Chapter 4 Networking God’s People for Ministry

Chapter 5 Recruiting the Counseling Team

Chapter 6 Training the Counseling Team

Chapter 7 Guidelines for Using God’s Truth in Counseling

Chapter 8 The Game Changer

Chapter 9 Counseling Considerations

Part III - Protecting the Church

Chapter 10 Legal Issues in Counseling

Chapter 11 Counseling Models in the Church and Community

Chapter 12 The Counselor as a Peacemaker

Chapter 13 When All Else Fails: Church Discipline

Closing Thoughts

Chapter 14 Does Biblical Counseling Work?

Appendix A Biblical Counseling Definitions

Appendix B Resources

Appendix C Growth Project

Appendix D Application for Counseling

Appendix E Limits of Confidentiality

Appendix F Consent Release

Appendix G Consent of Minor

Bibliography

Index of Scriptural Citations