This article speaks about the benefits of providing counselling within the context of the church when there has been marital unfaithfulness.

This article argues that genuine change (change of heart) can only be effected by biblical counselling, and not by the approach or the methods used in secular psychology.

The goal in Christian counselling is to lead sinners and sufferers to exchange their false stories for the one true Story that Christ invites us to join. How do you achieve this in counselling? Stress the gospel and its implications, and counsel within the church.

This article speaks to the importance of integrating discipleship and counselling in the local church. It lists three benefits of bringing the two together.

The parables of Luke 15 reveal the heart of Christ. This article calls for counselling to reflect such a heart by moving toward the messed up people in this life in order to demonstrate the love of Christ.

In pastoral counselling how do you deal with people who are not listening? Be patient, present, petitioning.

Gospel-centred counselling is what should characterize the ministry of believers to one another. This article explains that this counselling can only be found in the church because being rooted in Christ makes sense of the past, present, and future.

How does the gospel shape counselling? 1 Thessalonians 2 paints five portraits of a gospel-centered counselling.

This article explains the place of silence in conversation with another person, in a counselling setting or otherwise.

This article focuses on the counsel of Proverbs 27:5-6, and shows how a rebuke and wound brought by a friend is faithful and trustworthy. The author explains how this is beneficial in the sphere of counselling.

Biblical counselling thrives when it is placed in the context of a local church. Why? This article explains that there are five advantages to making the church the place for biblical counselling.

The Puritans can be of a great help to the biblical counsellor. This article explains how their understanding of sin and its workings and the call to fight sin in a biblical way can be of a great help in counselling.

Without the work of the Holy Spirit, counselling will fail. Why? The article highlights twelve ways in which the Spirit energizes counselling.

For counselling to be successful, the counsellor depends on the information from the counselee. What do you do when the counselee is hesitant to speak? You need to understand the reasons for their hesitation, find other methods to get them to speak, and build confidence.

The author discusses what is called "decisional regeneration," which refers to the simple requirement of a decision as proof that one is saved. The author notes the way that this method of evangelism has been applied with gross abuse in counselling, altar calls, and in preaching. Ultimately this teaching is traced to a theology that places the responsibility for salvation on man.

Pastors are involved in counselling. How can you make sure that you make progress in your counselling sessions? This article suggests the practice of taking notes.

Christian counselling can only be done by embracing the truth about God, and true hope in counselling can only be given by embracing the sovereignty of God. This article explains the relationship between counselling and God's sovereignty.

Counselling must be done by identifying issues and how they relate to the relationships of those needing help. This article explains how a counsellor can offer such counselling.

This article discusses the reason for prayer and what that means for its role in pastoral care and counselling. It reflects on what prayer communicates about your beliefs, what you need to pray for, and how you may pray.

The author highlights five advantages to having counselling carried out in the local church, over against the secular model of the office-bound counsellor.

When it comes to counselling or ministering to others, a lot of harm can be inflicted when you proof-text instead of using proof texts. The author outlines the difference, and advocates a use of Scripture that is sensitive to someone's life circumstances.

Why is idolatry by far the most frequently discussed sin in the Bible? It is a problem of the heart, the chief object of God's concern since from the heart issues everything. Yet idolatry is also a social problem. This article considers the interplay between our hearts and the situation that surrounds us, and the implications this has for counselling issues.