Editors Note: This article is written by Colleen Ryan as part of our series on finding hope in the midst of depression. In this series, our counselors are helping people understand the reality of depression and how God sustains and helps those who are depressed. View the Series Page here. This article describes a seasonal battle with depression and how to respond in … Read More
Dealing with Depression as a Pastor
Editors Note: This article is written by Dr. Luke Trifilio as part of our series on finding hope in the midst of depression. In this series, our counselors are helping people understand the reality of depression and how God sustains and helps those who are depressed. View the Series Page here. Many studies have shown that pastors are more likely to experience depression than their congregants. While … 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
5 Truths to Overcome Difficult Seasons
Written by BCC Counselor Dr. Luke Trifilio Right now, you have friends who are hurting—some have shared their struggles, while others may be keeping them private. It can be difficult to know what to say or how to help. Psalm 77 is one of the most practical and encouraging passages of Scripture for anyone facing trials or tough times. If … 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
Hating Hate Without Hating Haters: What Did Jesus Teach Us About Hate?
This was a tough week in our country. In western Pennsylvania and multiple other communities across the country, hatred was on full display as bullets flew and lives were lost. The carnage and discourse over the last week has been unsettling as we all grapple with why our country continues to settle our divisions by shooting up political rallies, retail stores, nightclubs, … Read More
Why Churches Feel Overwhelmed by Counseling
I recently spent a week at one of the largest pastor’s conferences in the United States to share how BCC seeks to help churches. As I talked with many pastors, a few themes stood out to me about care and counseling in the local church. Most churches and pastors are overwhelmed and don’t know what steps to take to improve … Read More
Two Essentials of Christlike Care
Jesus cares for addicts… and corrupt politicians. Jesus cares for the sick… and adulterers. Jesus cares for the homeless… and rich people. The left side of those three sentences would gain approval from most inside and outside the church. The right side might be harder for us to agree to. Jesus cared for all people in a complicated world, one … Read More
