Christian Counseling is providing guidance and instruction based upon the principles set forth in the Bible and taught and adhered to by Jesus Christ. The tenets of Christian Counseling are: The Bible is the eternal, unchangeable Word of God and provides the sole authoritative source of the model of man and the principles that dictate and govern man’s behavior. There is a moral and ethical right and wrong, and these are clearly defined in the Word of God. Man is held accountable to the moral and ethical principles found in the Bible
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Biblical Counseling EQ
This book will answer your deepest questions about emotions in the Christian life – from a biblical and Christ-centered perspective. How can I bring my emotions under control? Did Jesus have emotions? Are my emotions important to God? Is it really possible to know true peace? How come some Christians have a glow about them? Why am I always afraid? Some people seem so masterful; how do they do that? Why did Jesus’ weep? Where do emotions come from? How can I express
OT 312 Psalm Course # 2
Thus the Psalms are useful for singing praises to God. They are also useful for teaching and confirming that Jesus is the Christ or Messiah. Note the use Jesus made of them (Lk 24:44-47), and also Peter’s use of them in his first gospel sermon (Ac 2:25-28,34-35).
It has been said that in the Psalms one finds “expressed the eager yearning and longing for God’s presence.” It certainly contains “prayers and songs of joyous trust and praise.” Indeed, every emotion known to man is expressed in beautiful and inspired terms (e.g., joy, anger, praise, repentance, trust, even doubt). Filled with some emotion for which you cannot find the words to express it? It is likely you will find it expressed in the book of Psalms!
Nouthetic Counseling
The need for pastoral counseling in the local church appears to be growing rapidly. Yet, few pastors have received adequate training in the field of counseling. In addition, there is a dearth of Scriptural based materials that a pastor may study and use in order to have the basic tools for counseling.
Many of the books written in recent years have little practical value to the average pastor. In fact, some of the proposed methods and techniques are not only inadequate but unbiblical and sometimes dangerous for the counselee. It is a fact of life today that Christians may be affected with all the sinful practices and maladies to which human flesh is heir and that we will retain this potential until the day we are received into glory.
Nouthetic Counseling
The need for pastoral counseling in the local church appears to be growing rapidly. Yet, few pastors have received adequate training in the field of counseling. In addition, there is a dearth of Scriptural based materials that a pastor may study and use in order to have the basic tools for counseling.
Many of the books written in recent years have little practical value to the average pastor. In fact, some of the proposed methods and techniques are not only inadequate but unbiblical and sometimes dangerous for the counselee. It is a fact of life today that Christians may be affected with all the sinful practices and maladies to which human flesh is heir and that we will retain this potential until the day we are received into glory.
CM 303 Church Management
Faith, Theology, and Calling are assumed necessities for a pastor. However, pastoral effectiveness is often hampered by inferior skills in church management. In this course, pastors Don Cousins, Leith Anderson, and Arthur DKruyter share decades of experience— victories and mistakes—that will help the Christian leader who desires to master church management. “And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.” Ex 18:20
Ancient Church History
A unique study of the fascinating men and women who lived and died standing for God’s truth in the development of His churches, from the days of Christ to the modern era.
PM 221 -Sermon Preparation
Preaching is the proclamation of the Good News of salvation, the very truth of God through man to men. The preacher is separated by God for the specific work of preaching the Gospel. Every message the preacher delivers ought to be stamped with his own personality and expressed in his own way. Take this close examination of expository preaching with emphasis on the preparation, process, and organization needed to prepare effective sermons.
NT 611—The Book of Revelation wk-1
Book of Revelation. Everyone is interested in what is going to happen to them and their loved ones after death and what the future holds for this planet. This topic often produces passionate non-biblical arguments and viewpoints—even from Christians. This study of the Book of Revelation is based upon research by Dr. Tim LaHaye. It explains such topics as the rapture of the church, the great tribulation, the final battle against Satan and his hosts, the new heaven and new earth, and much more.
Pastoral Ministry
There is likely no stickier area of pastoral ministry than counseling. Traps abound. Mistakes will be made. The counseling pastor is in great demand today. How can a devoted pastor combine Biblical teaching with the counseling touch? Archibald D. Hart, Gary L. Gulbranson, and Jim Smith combine decades of experience in pastoral counseling to give the student a wealth of godly wisdom. “The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever…”
