The Power of the Flock

by Steve Cordle Cesar Milan is known as “the Dog Whisperer.” On his U.S.-based TV show he works with dogs who have behavioral problems others can’t solve. One of the ways he rehabilitates dysfunctional dogs is by using the “Power of the...

Counseling in Support Groups

by David Jaramillo The name of the church I pastor is called the “Family Church” (Quito, Ecuador). We call our groups “support groups.” Our groups are based on three fundamental assumptions: Every person, regardless of their socioeconomic or...

Therapy is Not Enough

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...

Group Counseling

When we think of “counseling” we often picture a person sitting or lying on a couch answering questions from a professional psychologist. Cell ministry, on the other hand, promotes group healing. Yes, individual counseling might be needed in some...

The Cell as First Aid for the Needy

by Mario Vega When a church is responsible for tens of thousands of people, it is extremely difficult for the pastor to counsel each person. Personally, counseling is one of the things I enjoy most. I counsel several people each day, but it is humanly impossible for...