A helpful book, it's applied theology to deep matters. It's engaging and helpful for those seeking to minister and care for people in the church.

An excellent introduction to Biblical Counseling. Every Christian needs to read this book. It provides great insight on the practice of Biblical Counseling.

Thorough reference on biblical counseling. What it is, why we should be doing it, how we should be doing it etc. It is not only for pastors but lay leaders as well. The book is written by over 30 well known biblical counselors in various professions... some pastors, some counselors, some lay church leaders. The book is divided into 6 sections:
1. A vision of "More than Counseling: A Vision for the entire church.
2. How to integrate a small group ministry with a biblical counseling ministry.
3. Biblical counseling and conflict resolution. How we can be competent peacemakers in both personal and corporate/organizational conflicts.
4. how to equip biblical counselors in the church
5. Outreach
6. Biblical counseling in history and the power of counseling to impact the church for Christ.
What a wealth of information that even though written by many people everything points back to the gospel. The focus of each author's writing is the same. Very thought provoking and applicable. Challenges the reader on every page. Excellent.
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