There is a difference between a Christian who counsels and Christian counseling. Many people think that because they believe in Jesus, the answers they give to people are Biblical and Christian. This is not true. Some Christians give opinions based upon their life experiences. Some Christians give counsel based up the counseling theories of men. Some say they are Christian counselors because they have learned this may expand their business. None of these methods qualify as Christian Counseling, and we are warned against these types of responses in the Bible: Colossians 2:8, "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ." We are told in Psalm 1:1, "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
Established in 1999, Grace Christian Counseling Ministries is a non-denominational counseling and training ministry dedicated to providing counseling and instruction, by Certified Christian Counselors, in accordance with Biblical principles and standards that will meet the needs of people spiritually, emotionally, therapeutically, and educationally. Our faculty consists of ministers and counselors with a variety of degrees, credentials, and backgrounds.
The counselors at Grace Christian Counseling Ministries adhere to the following Biblical-Ethical Foundations in their counseling practices:
1st Foundation: Jesus Christ-and His revelation in the Old and New testaments of the Bible-is the preeminent model for Christian Counseling practice, ethics, and caregiving activities.
2nd Foundation: Christian counseling maintains a committed, intimate and dedicated relationship with the world-wide church and the individual counselors and a local body of believers.
3rd Foundation: Christian Counseling at its best is a Spirit led process of change and growth, geared to help others mature in Christ by skillful synthesis of counselor assisted spiritual, psycho-social, familial, bio-medical and environmental interventions.
4th Foundation: Christian Counselors are dedicated to Jesus Christ as their first love, to excellence in client service, to ethical integrity in practice and to respect everyone encountered.
5th Foundation: Christian counselors accord the highest respect to the Biblical revelation regarding the defense of human life, the dignity of personhood, and the sanctity of marriage and family life.
6th Foundation: The Biblical and constitutional rights to religious freedom, free speech and free association protects Christian counselor public identity and the explicit incorporation of spiritual practices into all forms of counseling interventions.
7th Foundation: Christian counselors are mindful of their representation of Christ and His church and are dedicated to honor their commitment and obligations in all social and professional relations.
The counselors OF GCCM invite you to come and experience the presence of God and the Word of God that will provide the hope, help, and healing so that your life may be enriched as you resolve the issues causing your pain.
