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Each of our regular paid pastoral staff counsels by appointment as part of his or her regular schedule, but this is limited by the need to administrate and lead a growing congregation with effective programs and ministries for everyone. We've therefore developed a multi-tiered approach to meeting the need for personal counseling. This is done in teams and is offered for those who simply wish to receive prayer for physical or inner healing from a trained team for an hour at a time by appointment over a period of weeks. This ministry is prayer, not counseling, and is free of charge. We offer lay prayer counseling by appointment with approved lay people who are graduates of our year long Elijah House training program and a subsequent internship and who are willing to give of their time to help those in need. This level of counsel is offered free of charge and is a very effective alternative. If God is calling you to donate something toward the new Song counseling department, we would all appreciate it. Realizing that there are deep problems that neither prayer teams nor lay counselors are equipped to deal with, we have given ministerial license to several individuals who have undergone more extensive training. What they offer is of a more professional quality. Time after time it has been proven that a person heals as that person takes responsibility for his healing and a very practical part of that responsibility is being responsible back to your counselor. Our counseling is offered free of charge, but it is important that you have sought God through prayer concerning the amount of money He would have you donate to the counselor as a part of your healing process. Counselees experience that as they take this responsibility for their healing they sense that God releases blessing and honor into their lives. Support groups are available for selected needs and more are being added all the time. Call the office to inquire concerning whether a group exists for your particular interest or need. This is a year long course with entry points offered twice or more per year and is based on three week school offered by Elijah House. It is video assisted and overseen by two of our pastoral staff counselors. There is a modest cost. To apply for counseling help, either call the office or stop at the Information Desk in the worship center. You will receive a pre-counseling interview form. Please fill this out and return it to the church office. We'll evaluate it and refer you to the counseling resource we feel best meets your need. |
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