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
Does Forgiveness Eliminate Consequences?
This article is adapted from material written by Chris Brauns, a Pastor and Author of “Unpacking Forgiveness.” In this mini-series on forgiveness, we are exploring how to reflect God’s heart in our relationships. Forgiveness is a central theme of the Christian life, but it’s often misunderstood. Many believers wrestle with questions like: “If God forgives me, why am I still … Read More
When Forgiveness Feels Impossible
This article is adapted from material written by Chris Brauns, a Pastor and Author of “Unpacking Forgiveness.” In this mini-series on forgiveness, we are exploring how to reflect God’s heart in our relationships. Forgiveness can feel like a mountain that’s impossible to climb—especially when the wounds are deep, the memories fresh, and the hurt ongoing. Culture tells us to “process” … 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
The Hope of Easter in Biblical Counseling
Written by Esther St. John with Sherry Ho, Karen Coulter, Theron St John, and Dr. Luke Trifilio Easter is more than a spring holiday—it’s the heartbeat of our faith and the foundation of biblical counseling. As counselors, we often meet people in the middle of heartbreak, addiction, loss, or deep personal struggle. However, the good news of Easter—the resurrection of … Read More
Rethinking Nostalgic Postpartum Advice
Editor’s Note: This article is written by Christine Chappell as a guest post for 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. When my nine-year-old daughter learned I was working on a mini-book … Read More
Help for the Depressed College Student
Editor’s Note: This article is written by Theron St. John 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. “These were supposed to be the best years of my life.” John, … Read More
Practical Hope for Seasonal Depression
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
