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Mental Health, Depression, and the Help God Brings


This article was written by BCC Counselor Matt Black as part of our new series on Mental Health. In this series, our counselors hope to call churches and Christians to re-engage with the discussion and care for mental health struggles. Editor’s Note: Perhaps the most common mental health struggle that many people deal with is depression. While many would consider … Read More

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August 9, 2022


The Coming Counselor Shortage Is the Church’s Moment


Early this spring, a parent called our office looking for help. Their teenager was struggling—seriously, the kind of struggle that includes thoughts of not wanting to be alive—and the family had done everything we so often tell families to do. They had already found an adolescent psychiatrist and made the appointment. The trouble was the date. They had called in … Read More

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June 26, 2026


Is Suicide a Brain Issue or a Heart Issue?


What I am writing about will be hard for some to read. Suicide is never an easy topic, especially if someone close to you has died this way. But I am convinced we need more and better conversations about suicide prevention, not fewer. That requires all of us — and especially those of Christian faith — to think carefully about … Read More

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May 1, 2026


Can Small Churches Really Make a Difference Through Biblical Counseling?


We recently got back from a major conference with thousands of church leaders. It was inspiring—but also heavy. Story after story came up of pastors burned out, churches rocked by tragedy, and leaders overwhelmed by brokenness in their congregations. We heard about suicide, pastoral failures, community violence, addiction, and rising mental health struggles—especially in small churches, where resources are often … Read More

April 30, 2025


4 Types of Christian Counseling


If you were to Google “Christian counselors near me”, you would find professionals who take very different approaches to counseling. While Christians practice virtually every form of counseling, they generally fit into four main types. Some counselors may fit in between the lines or think the generalizations are unfair, but these approaches cover the vast majority of Christian counselors. I … Read More

February 19, 2025


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