ROCK Counseling Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a clear vision and mission: to reclaim counseling for Christ by equipping the called to be biblically based, clinically informed, and whole-person oriented. We achieve this by supporting people with integrated care and training counselors in Clinically Informed Biblical Counseling. Our approach is grounded in God’s Word, clinically integrated, and focused on the whole person, with the ultimate aim of equipping everyone to build their lives and fulfill their calling on the foundation of Jesus Christ.
At ROCK Counseling, we hold the conviction that while mental health is significant, an individual’s spiritual well-being is paramount. We recognize the holistic nature of human beings, also encompassing their relationships, emotions, personalities, minds, and bodies. Our whole-person orientation ensures that we address each of these aspects comprehensively. We are dedicated to training counselors and facilitating healing and growth for individuals and their families in every dimension: spiritually, relationally, emotionally, personally, mentally, physically, and eternally.
We acknowledge the considerable nature of this undertaking yet embrace it as our divine calling. We have faith in God’s provision to equip His people, and we are committed to diligently playing our part in equipping people, families, and counselors. We extend our trainings to the called members of the Body of Christ and our services to individuals, couples, and families. We are also pleased to offer our R.O.C.K. Counseling Curriculum to churches of all sizes and denominations that aspire to move from being called to fully equipped. Through this effort we seek to help churches establish counseling centers for their congregations and local communities as a powerful outreach to those in need.
It is our considered view that the field of counseling in America would benefit from significant change. We have observed that counselors, including those identifying as Christian, often prioritize mental health over spiritual well-being. While we acknowledge the importance of mental health, we firmly believe it should never overshadow an individual’s relationship with God. Moreover, contemporary counseling practices have sometimes become overly passive and susceptible to unsound ideologies, likely contributing to the increasing prevalence of mental health challenges. We are committed to being a catalyst for positive change in this field.
We are deeply committed to the resurgence of truth within counseling. Erroneous teachings can spread insidiously, and even unintentional misinformation can have a restrictive effect on individuals. We believe that now is the time for truth, expressed with love, to once again be central, thereby guiding people toward genuine freedom.
Our overarching objective is to solidify freedom for every counselor, individual, and family. We long to see counselors around our nation able to operate without fear and according to their God-given conscience. We aspire to see people liberated from various forms of constraint, including selfishness, pride, destructive communication patterns, unhealthy relational dynamics, false beliefs, loneliness, addictions, trauma, abuse, financial challenges, and anything else that prevents them from experiencing God’s intended best. Just as Christ came to bear witness to the truth and to set us free, we are dedicated to being instruments in His hands to achieve this same purpose for individuals, families, counselors, and churches everywhere.
We extend an invitation for you to consider becoming a part of this vital kingdom endeavor. We are actively building a nationwide network of Clinically Informed Biblical Counselors who will serve with compassion, strength, and wisdom. We encourage you to explore the following ways to engage with our mission:
– Discover more about our strategic initiatives.
– Register your church for our training and equipping programs.
– Become a valued mission-driven donor.
– Explore opportunities to join our team.
We offer our sincere gratitude for considering a partnership with us in this profound journey of equipping the called to reclaim counseling for Christ!
A note from our founder
Our Hearts: We long to see brothers, sisters, parents, children, spouses, counselors, and churches heal, grow, and reconcile with God, themselves, and one another. Join us today!
I love this picture of my family and I because it reminds me of how invaluable connection is. At ROCK Counseling Ministries we believe connection is what it’s all about. We need connection to stand together in strength. We need connection to become our true selves. We need connection to be saved! This connection starts with God and then grows from there to family, friends, church and so on. We are all about helping people connect with God, themselves, and others!
This picture also reminds me of how much it took to get to this point. Yes, in part I’m referring to the challenge of getting the kids dressed and in the car, but I’m also referring to the challenges faced in personal life, marriage, parenting, education, church, community, and the list goes on. From my counseling work with people and families for multiple decades now, I know that many of them face all kinds of complex challenges and some of them very extreme. However, I’ve also seen how common many issues can be to people no matter their backgrounds. I’ve been blessed to work with people successfully from around the world, and it amazes me of how many struggles we all have in common. This is why I love what we do at ROCK Counseling Ministries, and if your family is anything like mine, then yours can use all the help it can get. Let’s unify in helping one another and reclaim counseling for Christ!
Our Vision
We exist to reclaim counseling for Christ by seeking to equip Christians and Churches through integrative Christian Counseling
We help establish counseling centers within the Body of Christ by helping churches to create powerful counseling opportunities for their congregations, while simultaneously creating a transformational outreach to their local community.
Our Mission
We equip the called to be biblically based, clinically informed, and whole-person oriented in order to help people everywhere build their lives upon the Rock.
We train and provide Clinically Informed Biblical Counseling fro all with freedom from bureaucracy and financial constraints.
Our Beliefs
We believe that every person is uniquely created by God in His image and likeness, and that He has ordered each of us with the following aspects: spiritual, relational, emotional, personal, mental, physical, and eternal.
We need to be saturated, solidified, and connected in each of these components to fulfill our calling and become wholly integrated followers of Christ.