The Counseling Cell Church

By David Jaramillo, lead pastor of Church of the Family (Quito, Ecuador) It is generally believed that counseling is simply giving advice or telling people what to do in a certain situation. Actually, true counseling involves accompanying a person in the process of...

The Life Model

by Jeff Tunnell This month’s topic inspires me to share excerpts from a small, yet powerful, book, “The Life Model”, printed by Shepherd’s House, Inc., Pasadena, California, USA.  Authored by 2 Ph.Ds and 3 M.A.s, this compilation of 30 years experience from a...

Counseling in the Cell Church

by Joel Comiskey Cell groups often bring needy people to the surface. Carl George in his 1991 book, Prepare Your Church for the Future, coined the term “EGR” (Extra Grace Required) to refer to people who have special emotional needs and cause problems in...