The evening news feels relentless—another shooting, another betrayal, another family shattered by violence or disease. We close our laptops and silence our phones, but we can’t silence the questions that echo in the darkness: Solomon’s Honest Struggle These aren’t new questions. Three thousand years ago, King Solomon—the wisest man who ever lived—stared at the same human wreckage and wrote words … Read More
What Should Christians Do With Stress? Trusting God When Life Is Uncertain
As I was finishing this article that I was assigned to write on the topic of stress, I heard the captain announce that our flight to Denver had been diverted to Western Nebraska Regional Airport. Immediately, the mood of the plane shifted. People were nervously whispering about missed connections. A few babies were crying—probably hungry and confused. A sense of … Read More
Small Steps to Care Like Christ
One of our training partner churches shared a story that inspired me. They are a small church that has been focusing on biblical counseling for a few years now. The person I spoke with said, “Our church has come to be known as the church that cares in our community.” I couldn’t think of a better reputation for a church … Read More
Helping Churches Care for People: What We’ve Learned
About 10 years ago, the Biblical Counseling Center asked a far-reaching question: “What would it take for churches of all sizes to start sustainable and effective biblical counseling ministries?” That simple question sparked the creation of what we now call our LAUNCH Partnerships—a structured, step-by-step process to help churches envision, equip, and execute a plan for biblical counseling and care within their congregation. … Read More
4 Biblical Principles That Make Forgiveness Work
Editor’s Note: This is the first article in our mini-series on forgiveness, where our counselors explore how to reflect God’s heart in our relationships. Forgiveness is one of the most challenging and beautiful expressions of God’s mercy in our relationships. In marriage, friendships, or church life, we will all face situations where someone wounds us deeply. The question isn’t if we will need … Read More
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
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
5 Biblical Convictions That Christians Should Look for in A Counselor
As a Christian, what kind of counseling should you look for? What convictions or core beliefs should your counselor have? It’s important to know that not all “Christian” counseling is the same. Your counselor’s beliefs about God will shape their understanding of life’s problems and their proposed solutions. Here are five convictions we recommend that are critical to counseling from a … Read More
3 Reasons Why I Can Trust God Today
Times of great uncertainty often reveal where you place your trust. On a national level, every American just had to wrestle with who we trust to lead our nation. On a personal level, who do you trust to talk through your most difficult struggles? On a family level, can you trust those closest to you to keep their word? On a faith … Read More
