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Pastoral Counseling Ministry
Biblical Support through understanding, discipling, counseling. (Pr. 8:14)
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Pastoral Counseling Ministries
Special Events
Email or call Pastoral Counseling for any information regarding groups or classes, next start dates, etc.
Empowering Kids for Life is an exciting 13-week curriculum for pre-teens ages 8 - 11 on Thursday nights beginning January 21 at 7pm. It is designed to guide children in discovering the path to Christian character as it gives them the tools they need to build their own "tower of power" to avoid life-controlling problems and live in the freedom of Christ. The foundation of Empowering Kids for Life rests on Jesus' words found in John 8:36, "Therefore if the Son makes you free; you shall free indeed." In short, these pre-teens will become better equipped to say "Yes" to God and "No" to addictions and other life-controlling problems that are being faced at younger ages. For more information, contact Jean Brunson at 277-1627 or jeanbrunson@centralchurch.com. You can also view more information at: www.kidslivingfree.org
The Life Issues class is an encouraging, video/discussion class geared to understanding and dealing with the complicated needs & issues one experiences in life. The class is open to all adults and meets on Sunday at 9:25 a.m. in room 231.
Current Topic: ANGER: Our Master or Our Servant
Few of us have been taught to live with our feelings. We have been taught to think, but feelings often overwhelm and master the Christian. This study offers a clear explanation of anger, what causes it, and how to recognize when you are sinning with anger. This not only ministers to church members but serves as a powerful evangelistic tool.
Some of the content covered includes:
- Beginning steps in managing anger.
- Methods to help you control anger in your relationships.
- Ten steps for preventing anger's control in your life.
Please register your attendance by emailing counseling@centralchurch.com or calling 901-255-8115.
Lay Counseling Training Series: Caring for People God's Way--II/Breaking Free
(series ongoing)
The series is ongoing and meets in room 210 ( Sundays at 9:25am and Wednesdays at 7pm). One may begin the training series at anytime.
The training consists of 30 lessons on DVD featuring some of the leading Christian counseling leaders and Bible teachers, complete with course lectures, outlines, study notes, and exams.
This training series is one of the core courses required for those seeking the credentialing of Board Certified Biblical Counselor.
To be credentialed as a Board Certified Biblical Counselor (BCBC) by the AACC, one must take for credit and pass five specified 30 hour courses offered by the AACC. Course series currently available at Central include: Caring for People God's Way - 1; Caring for People God's Way - 2/Breaking Free; Caring for Kids God's Way; Caring for Teens God's Way; Marriage Works, Addictions and Recovery, and Extraordinary Women
Details here...
Battle Plan Ministries
Battle Plan Ministry (BPM) provides a ministry of restoration and discipleship for Christians (men and women in separate groups and times) who are involved in habitual sexual sin. There is also support for women, the silent victims of sexual sin involving men in their lives, and resources for families dealing with the onslaught of our sexually saturated world.
For complete information, contact: Rev. Bill Berry at 901-754-2148 or willieb13@rocketmail.com
Faithful Warriors -If you are a woman who has a husband, son, or brother struggling with habitual sexual sin, our ongoing Battle Plan Ministry group, Faithful Warriors, can provide you with help and discipleship. Women are often the silent victims of recurring sexual sin involving a male loved one; and Faithful Warriors will help such a woman get answers and grow in Christ. To indicate your interest or for more information, please call Battle Plan Ministry @ 901-754-2148 or email willieb13@rocketmail.com.
Preparing For Marriage/Remarriage - This is a pre-marital counseling class with an emphasis on equipping couples with the tools needed prior to entering the marriage relationship. In addition to using couples' profiles, other topics covered include marital oneness, spiritual oneness, conflict resolution, finances, and sexuality/fidelity. It's next sessions begin Feb 14, May 16, and Sept 12. There is a $30 per couple cost for materials. Completion of this class also satisfies the state requirement for completing a Pre-Marital Preparation Course which affords a $60 discount on the marriage license fee. Contact Pastoral Support for further information at 901-255-8115.
Recovery One Day at a Time - This is an ongoing, confidential discussion group and supportive Christ-centered environment where each individual learns how to deal with various life-controlling habits/issues. Insight from the Pastor's sermons along with other targeted materials will help each one "walk in the way of understanding" (Proverbs 9:6) and be able to embrace more of the freedom the Lord has available to each. The class meets on Sundays at 11:00 in Room 207 and is open to all adults.
Divorce Care Support Group: Divorce Care is designed for men and women who have experienced divorce or are presently going through a divorce. Divorce Care provides a safe place to respond to the healing grace of God and allows one to receive practical, Christ-centered information. The next session will begin Thursday January 21 in room 212. Contact Karon Reed at 255-8173 or karonreed@centralchurch.com for further information.
Growing Seasons: These groups are for children (ages 4-12) who have had a change in their family structure because of divorce, death of a parent, or living in a single-parent home. The children listen to Bible stories and participate in activities that deal with their particular issues. They are encouraged to talk about their emotions, learn about forgiveness, and look to Jesus for healing. The next Parent's Orientation is Thursday Jan 14 at 7pm. The children's sessions begin Thursday Jan 21 at 7pm and lasts for 10 weeks. You may register by clicking here and copying and mailing the registration form to Central Church (ATTN:Jean Brunson), or bringing it to the church(ATTN:Jean Brunson). To see the Growing Seasons website click here.
PATH - Grief Support: This is a group for men and women that provides grief support and an understanding of the grief process. The group is for those who have suffered loss through the death of a spouse, child, sibling or parent. Next session begins Thursday, April 22, and lasts 7 weeks and meets at 6:45 in the Hospitality room off the worship center. All participants must begin no later than the second session. This group is closed to new participants after the second session. It is very important for all participants to commit to attending all sessions to derive the full benefit the Lord has for all involved. Contact Bill Bellican at 255-8115.
f.a.i.t.H. Support Group: (Facing An Illness Through HIM)
When either you or someone close to you is facing catastrophic illness, everything changes. Immediately, you are overwhelmed with grief, fear, anger, disturbing financial and medical decisions, and even life-and-death issues. Because of being lost and confused in all of this, it is important to make a connection and be able to have a conversation with others who do understand and have "been there, done that!" The mission of the f.a.i.t.H. Support Group is to provide this needed connection for those both facing and providing care for those experiencing a serious illness. Based on the fact that Jesus Christ is the only real source of true direction and hope during these times, the f.a.i.t.H. Support Group invites you to come and take part in this faithful community of hope. This groups meets monthly. For more information, contact Jim or Cyndi Siegfried at 901/755-7968, 901/486-0405, or jamesdsiegfried@aol.com . The group's website is www.faithsupportgroup.com.
MARRIAGE MENTOR TRAINING
MARRIAGE MENTORING: 12 CONVERSATIONS
Would you like to make a difference in a young couple's marriage?
Would you like to help them get off to a great start for a life-long successful marriage?
Can you identify the strengths of your own marriage?
Have you learned things along the way in your marriage?
Can you share encouraging stories about what you have learned?
You may have just found your calling to be a marriage mentor to younger couples. Read on...
We need to help couples grow great marriages from the start. Mentoring is a fun way to share what is ahead in marriage. Whether a couple is newlywed or entering a new stage of marriage, the 12 Conversations program is a simple, encouraging way to strengthen marriages. Sharing stories over snacks, dessert or dinner encourages a friendship between the couples that will last beyond the guided conversations.
If you have an interest, sense an urging from the Lord, and desire to be trained to come alongside another young couple to help them navigate the marriage journey, contact Bill Bellican (901-255-8115) for more details.
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Click here for information about Celebrate Recovery from their website. Click here for information about Celebrate Recovery at Central Church.
How is your relationship? How about a Couple Checkup?
Whether you are dating, planning an engagement, currently engaged, or married, assessing your strengths and areas for improvement in the relationship is important. Once you know how you are doing relationally, you can choose how to make it better and decide what needs to change. By accessing this link, couplecheckup.com, you will have the opportunity to assess your relationship through the Couple Checkup offered by Life Innovations. There is a small cost for this assessment, but it is worth the investment in your relationship.
Central Church is a member of the Exodus Church Network- click here for more information.
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