central counseling ministry
pastoral counseling | support groups/special classes | counseling resources
highlighted events
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All “Hurts – Hang-ups – Habits” welcome
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT — 7PM – Come join us in the SR. High Room!! [Click on the Celebrate Recovery link below for more detailed information.]
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Life Issues – workshops dealing with relevant life needs
EVERY SUNDAY MORNING — 9:25AM ROOM 231
CURRENT TOPIC: Helping Without “Harming” Begins Sunday April 15 (approx 8 weeks).
Do you ever wonder how to help someone you care about who struggles with a life-controlling problem? Finding the right course of action can be a confusing journey. If you experience anger, guilt, loneliness, or misunderstanding when dealing with a loved one’s issues, you’re not alone. God’s Word provides us with a practical roadmap back to peace.
Come be a part of this workshop as we discover how to help without harming ourselves or others.
NEXT TOPIC: PRACTICAL INSIGHTS FOR CHALLENGING LIFE ISSUES
SUMMER “DVD” SERIES
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ON EACH SUNDAY FROM JULY 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2, THE PASTORAL COUNSELING MINISTRY WILL OFFER A DVD TOPIC THAT IS BIBLICALLY BALANCED, CHRIST-CENTERED, AND PRACTICALLY RELEVANT. EACH DVD TOPIC IS PRESENTED BY A RECOGNIZED CHRISTAN COUNSELING EXPERT.
JULY 1 — “FINDING TRUTH” — We are inundated constantly with false beliefs that can confuse and misdirect us. Learning about these false beliefs and understanding God’s true meaning for our lives is the first step in living a healthy life. These timeless/biblical truths free you from the guilt trap, low self-worth, and unrealistic goals, and help you live a more free and productive life.
JULY 8 — “FORGIVENESS — GETTING BEYOND YOUR PAST AND PAIN” — This topic presents a timely message that highlights the high cost of unforgiveness and outlines God’s healing path for freedom from the hurts of life.
JULY 15 — “ANGER MANAGEMENT” — Anger is a God-given and powerful emotion. However, when not properly understood and dealt with, anger can be an incredible destructive and dangerous force. This DVD topic will help you define anger, understand the causes, and teach you effective anger management techniques.
JULY 22 — “UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION” — Trapped, in bondage, and without hope. Every year, millions of people lead lives that are negatively impacted by an addiction of one form or another. These behavior patterns then become self-defeating strongholds which are profoundly destructive. This DVD topic addresses the needs and factors common to every addiction, the various categories of addiction, and the harmful nature of the addictive cycle. It offers encouragement for recovery and a strong exhortation to break through the denial and get the help that is needed.
JULY 29 — “OVERCOMING ANXIETY” — Everyone experiences anxiety to a degree. Usually it serves an important “warning system” God has built into us. But for some, anxiety can become debilitating. This DVD topic walks you through the types of anxiety and their causes and leads you toward hope and healing.
AUGUST 5 — “CHOOSE JOY: PEACE DURING LIFE’S DARKEST MOMENTS” — What happens when tragedy strikes or someone comes face-to-face with unthinkable and unexpected events? This DVD topic speaks to those who are going through a season of pain, darkness, or loss in life, helping them utilize their faith in Christ as a valuable resource.
AUGUST 12 — “THE POWER OF PERSPECTIVE: RETAINING A VISION FOR GOD THROUGH TIMES OF CRISIS AND TRAUMA” –C.S. Lewis once said that, “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks to us in our conscience, but shouts in our pains.” This DVD topic offers words of comfort, hope, and encouragement to those who are facing times of crisis or trauma. It provides help to individuals so they can see how their faith in God and trust in His sovereignty can establish purpose and meaning in every part of their lives, even through suffering and pain.
AUGUST 19 — “COPING WITH DEPRESSION” — This DVD topic is for those who are looking for hope, encouragement, and solid direction as they deal with the ups and downs often encountered on the pathway to recovery when dealing with depression.
AUGUST 26 — “ESCAPING THE GUILT TRAP: FREEING YOURSELF FROM SHAME AND GUILT” — Setting yourself free from the bondage of guilt and shame is one of the most important things you can do to enhance your relationship with Christ and with others. This DVD topic encourages individuals to use the new found freedom as a foundation for healthy relationships.
SEPTEMBER 2 — “UNDERSTANDING YOUR EMOTIONS” — This DVD topic provides an insightful look at the range of emotions we all experience. It incorporates the use of biblical examples to help us see how our early family experiences can influence our strengths and weaknesses and the emotions we struggle with on a daily basis. It also provides clear direction on letting God heal the areas of pain in our lives emotionally and spiritually. Finally, it will help you understand the reasons you struggle with certain emotions and help you on the road to healing.
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Recovery – One Step At A Time
!!! Take a step toward recovery, wholeness, holiness today !!!
Every Sunday Morning — 11:00am Room 209
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Chemical Dependency Support Groups
Wednesdays @ 7pm in Room 215 in the West building at Central Church
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Preparing for Marriage/Remarriage
Next session begins Sunday APRIL 15, 2012 Room 1265 at 11am for 8 weeks
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PATH – Adult Grief Support
Next session begins Thursday March 29, 2012 in the Hospitality Room @ 6:45pm.
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Empowering Kids for Life
The Empowering Kids for Life small groups for children ages 8 – 11 will meet again in the Fall 2012.
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Growing Seasons
The Growing Seasons small groups for children ages 4 – 12 will not meet until the Fall 2012.
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Divorce Care
The next Divorce Care session begins in the Fall 2012. [Click on the Divorce Care link below for more detailed information.]
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Beginning A New Ending
Next seminar will meet Spring, 2012.
pastoral counseling
The Pastoral Counseling Ministry of Central Church is an expression of God’s love and mercy to adults, children, couples, and families who find that life, this side of heaven, isn’t easy. Most of us, even as Christians, must admit that even with all the biblical promises, our earthbound journey takes us through many deep valleys. It is during these tough times that we need someone to “walk along side” of us, to listen, to help us think through decisions, to help us find and understand what God would have us believe and do as we decide to take a particular course of action. Read more.
Pastoral Counseling staff: Bill Bellican, Jean Brunson, Billy Egner, Linda Price
Check Out: Making an Appointment, Confidentiality, Vision/Mission, Soul Care Philosophy
support groups/special classes
Among our pastoral counseling resources are various support groups/classes each designed to target a particular need. These support groups/classes are available to Central members, regular attendees, as well those outside the Central Church family.
Contact the Pastoral Counseling Ministry office at 901-255-8115 or counseling@centralchurch.com for dates and/or room locations not listed, or for any other information.
classes/groups offered
- BattlePlan – weekly support group for men battling sexual addiction and to provide support for spouses-
- Beginning A New Ending – How to understand, prepare for, and move toward finishing life well in Christ
- Celebrate Recovery – weekly support groups/worship/teaching/testimony dealing with ALL “hurts, hang-ups, & habits” keeping one from being fulfilled in Christ
- Chemical Dependency – weekly support groups for those dealing with substance abuse/addiction
- Divorce Care – support for those divorced or in the process of being divorced
- Empowering Kids – small groups for children (ages 8-12) to learn God’s ways prevent addictions is before they start.
- Faithful Warriors – women facing the sexual addiction of men in their lives
- Growing Seasons – support groups for children (ages 4 – 12) dealing with loss (divorce, death, etc.)
- Lay Counseling Training – independent/guided study for those interested in pursuing credentialing in lay counseling &/or simply learning more
- Life Issues – Sunday morning video/discussion class dealing with the complicated needs & issues one experiences in life for which God provides insight and answers
- PATH Grief Recovery – support for those adults who have experienced the death of a loved one
- Preparing for Marriage/Remarriage – solid, common sense, biblical information for those entering the marriage covenant (Required for those marrying at Central)
- Recovery One Step At A Time – continuing Sunday morning class modeled on the Christian12-steps and principles of recovery
counseling resources
what the bible says | articles | links | books
– These devotions, based on life-changing biblical principles taught in Living Free Small Group Curriculum, address problem issues that may be affecting you or someone you care about.
