It is a trustworthy statement: if a man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. (I Timothy 3:1)
The men and women who carry responsibilities within the Church often face a unique set of temptations. Whether a pastor or a pastor's wife, whether an assistant pastor, youth pastor, a deacon or a program director - when our personal Adversary takes aim at one of us who oversees, he aims to take down with us all those we oversee. He aims to double up on a victory.
Hence, it is worthy of double vigilance to insure that our walk before God is up to the biblical standard. If you, as a man or woman carrying direct or indirect leadership responsibility in the Church, are facing temptations that are overcoming you, and finding yourself in a position of self-examination as to whether you are "walking the walk", then we welcome a 100% confidential call, for you to sit down with someone who understands the pastoral challenges you face, who knows of the attacks directed at those who serve as overseers, and who can be trusted to keep the strictest of confidentiality.
The sensitivity of Church related issues is understood. All phone calls and all sessions are kept 100% confidential. Whether the issues you are dealing with involve schism among staff, infidelity, church funds, congregational disharmony, inordinate back-biting, insubordination, family/marital discord, leadership transition, church plant decisions, doctrinal digression, or any other issue that threatens the unity in the body of Christ - there is no shame in needing help. There is only shame in not seeking help when it is needed.
Qualified help would be from an experienced Christian Counselor who is spiritually minded, Bible based, impartial, empathetic, non-judgmental, and deeply rooted in the wisdom of God and the love of God.
If you are even thinking of calling someone for help, pick up the phone now. We look forward to serving you, with love and humility. We fulfill appointments for mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
In addition, if for any reason your pastoral staff is not able to handle the counseling load that you are faced with, please call us. It would be a joy and privilege to support you in your ongoing oversight of the flock of God with which He has entrusted to your care.
