CO101 Introducing Pastoral Counseling I: Theory and Practice
CO102 Introducing Pastoral Counseling II: Examples in Application
CO105 Introducing Christian Counseling: A Worldview Approach
CO107 Introducing Biblical Counseling: The History of Counseling
CO108 Introducing Biblical Counseling: Theory and Practice
CO121 Pastoral Counseling: Foundations and Practices
CO301 Counseling Women Affected by Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence
This course is designed to help you care for others by developing an effective pastoral care and counseling ministry. Consider the biblical foundation of counseling as it’s expressed in the book of Genesis, as God first engages Adam and Eve after the fall. Observe how God performs crisis counseling intervention. Discover how the Messiah, Jesus, was perfectly equipped to bring salvation to mankind. Explore how Jesus provides a model for the biblical christian counselor and apply biblical models to counseling.
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
Defining Pastoral Counseling
The Uniqueness of Christian Counseling
The Impact of Calling
The Role of Theology in Christian Counseling
The Importance of Being Prepared
The Importance of Recognizing Worldviews
Contrasting Naturalistic and Christian Worldviews
Worldview Awareness
Responding to the Influence of the Secular Worldview
Contrasting Secular and Christian Definitions of Spirituality
The Language of Care in the Old Testament
The Language of Care in the New Testament
Salvation, Love, Grace, and the Problem of Sin
New Testament Themes of Care
The Character and Skills of a Christian Counselor
Historical Foundations of Caregiving in the Church
The Foundation for Developing a Biblical Approach to Counseling
Responding Biblically
Shaping Perspectives
Developing a Godly Attitude and Orientation
Assessing Location within the Five Stages of Change
Responding with Location in Mind
Qualities of an Effective Counselor
A Messianic Model of Counseling: The Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding
A Messianic Model of Counseling: The Spirit of Knowledge and Power
A Messianic Model of Counseling: The Spirit of the Knowledge of God
A Messianic Model of Counseling: The Spirit of the Fear of God
The Therapeutic Ministry of Jesus
Locating with Love, Grace, and Empathy
Stages of Growth
Listen, Locate, and Value
Observe Holistically
Adjust, Allow Silence, and Bring Hope
Questioning and Active Listening
Attending to the Counselee
Redirecting Focus and Influencing
Spiritual Interventions
Maintaining a Ministry of Acceptance
Ethics and Healthy Boundaries
The Single-Session Counseling Model
Determining the Proper Approach and Setting Expectations
Preparing for Single-Session Counseling
Insights into a Single-Session Counseling Scenario
Following Up after Single-Session Counseling
The Basic Principles of Reconciliation-Focused Counseling
The Role of Grace within Reconciliation-Focused Counseling
Preparation and Engagement of Reconciliation-Focused Counseling
Making the Decision to Refer
Sexual Misconduct in Ministry
Pornography and Infidelity in Ministry
Addressing Sexual Misconduct
Coping with Stress and Temptation
Mental Illness, Anxiety, and the Church
Handling Stress and Anxiety
Resolving Anxiety
Addressing Depression
Suicide Intervention
Course Summary
Dr. Ian F. Jones is professor of psychology and counseling at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, where he is chairman of the Division of Church and Community Ministries and holds the Baptist Community Ministries’ Chair of Pastoral Counseling. Dr. Jones has taught, counseled, and conducted family conferences in the USA, Mexico, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea, and Australia. He is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist, and his areas of teaching specialization include counseling theory, cross-cultural counseling, historical pastoral counseling, and counseling and ethics.