Pastoral Counseling At C.F.C.!

We believe that in God's Word, the Bible, there are principles for living life that can give us wisdom, equip us for life tasks, and help us avoid the consequences of wrong choices. The task of the pastor is to encourage, instruct in the Word, and equip for service in God's kingdom. I have learned through the years that I am not a therapist, nor a trained Christian Counselor. My primary calling is one of preventive equipping to avoid the snares and consequences of sin, and to remind those who stumble of God's forgiveness and grace. On occasion it is necessary as pastor to begin intensive encouragement from God's Word in response to specific need.

I (Pastor Ken) am available to begin this process, but with an agreement in advance that after three sessions appropriate referral may be necessary to a medical doctor, a counselor, or marriage/family therapist.

When such counseling from me is necessary I require the following agreement and ground-rules:

• A Counseling Agreement:
  • Outlining my commitments and my expectations (significant expectations)
  •  Requirements for honesty and avoidance of gossip


• Completion of a one-week devotional guide that emphasizes:
  • Truth vs. Deception
  •  Affirmation of Essential Christian Belief
  •  Forgiveness vs. Bitterness
  •  Submission to God's Word vs. Rebellion
  •  Humility vs. Pride
  •  Freedom In Christ vs. Bondage to Self and Sin


• Completion of a Confidential Personal Inventory that will help me discern quickly areas where help is needed, rather than spending months beating around the bush.

As you can see I'm serious about this. I will bend over backwards to help and encourage anyone desiring to work at doing things God's way. There is hope in Christ for all who turn to him in repentance and trust.

Pastor Ken