Christ Centered Counseling Defined

INTRODUCTION:

WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE COUNSELOR?

The material presented in this course is necessary and fundamental knowledge for anyone who hopes to be effective in healing the broken hearted and setting the captive free from a lifestyle of substance abuse or addiction of any kind. But by itself it is not sufficient, it is only the beginning.

The making of an effective counselor goes beyond human knowledge. It includes a heart that has been formed by God. A heart that has known suffering and has experienced God’s loving mercy and His healing power.

Romans5:1-5 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have[a] peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

The making of an effective counselor includes the formation of Godly character that has come about through a long series of choices to do things God’s way when the choice could have more easily been made to not.

James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.


The making of an effective counselor includes having learned not to rely soley upon human knowledge and intellect, but to rely upon the Holy Spirit for leading and guidance pertaining to all things.
The making of an effective counselor includes the necessity of entering into a process of transformation out of carnal thinking to a lifestyle of surrender.

It includes an understanding of the gifts of the spirit that have been imparted by the Holy Spirit, and a willingness to apply them.
I Corinthians 12: 4-12 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.
7Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,[a] and to still another the interpretation of tongues.[b] 11All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.

An effective counselor is one who has nurtured a deep, abiding, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and as a result enjoys a rich communion and prayer life.

Ephesians 2:14For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15by abolishing in his flesh the law with its commandments and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace,

The effective counselor became effective because he first remained still upon the potters wheel as the Master potter molded him and made him what he is today.
We live in a microwave generation that believes it is possible to make an effective counselor through education and the granting of a Masters degree or a Ph.D. But of all the things it takes to become a truly effective counselor, these are among the least.


HOW HAS MODERN PSYCHOTHERAPY INFLUENCED THE MODERN CHURCH?
As you watch the 10 minute film clip from The Berean Call www.thebereancall.org/, take notes. This is an eye opener for many. The questions at the end of the presentation will prepare you for the test at the end of the module. Enjoy!

Questions

The making of an effective counselor includes the formation of Godly character that has come about through a long series of choices to do things God’s way when the choice could have more easily been made to not. True of False

Who is credited as being the father of modern psychotherapy?

How many different theories of counseling are there?

Is psychotherapy scientifically proven?

Is there any one psychotherapy theory more effective than the others?

What makes an effective Christian Counselor?

In the following video: HOW HAS MODERN PSYCHOTHERAPY INFLUENCED THE MODERN CHURCH? Part 2 we will explore the basic differences of psychotherapy and Christ Centered Counseling. Take notes and record the scripture references as they will be needed on the exam. Be sure to visit the Berean Call Website www.thebereancall.org/ It will provide you with additional videos and training books and tapes. Enjoy!



Questions

What scripture dispels psychotherapy?

What does the Bible say about its sufficiency to do everything psychotherapy claims to do?

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