“Biblical Counseling is a ministry of the local church whereby transformed believers in Christ (John 3: 3-8) who are indwelled, empowered, and led by the Holy Spirit (John 14: 26) minister the living and active Word of God (Heb. 4: 12) to others in view of evangelizing the lost and teaching the saved (Matt. 28: 18-20). Biblical Counseling is based on the conviction that Scripture is sufficient for the counseling task and superior to anything the world has to offer (2 Tim. 3: 16-17; Heb. 4: 12; 2 Peter 1: 3-4; Ps. 119; James 4: 4). Biblical counselors realize the significance of sin (Rom. 3: 23, 6: 23) and after self-confrontation (Matt. 7: 5) lovingly confront those who are in sin (Luke 17: 3-4) and call them to repentance (2 Tim. 2: 24-26). Biblical counselors also realize that in a fallen world people can face significant crises that are not a direct result of their own personal sin (Job 1-2). Biblical counselors purposefully and patiently walk with, serve, love, encourage, and help people in these cases (1 Th. 5: 14). They also call upon others in the church to assist based on their gifts and roles (1 Cor. 12: 4-31). Biblical counseling can be informal, accomplished over coffee, in the hallways of the church, or in the work place and community. It can also be formal, accomplished through scheduled appointments in an office setting. All Christians should be taught to minister God's Word and boldly do so in the context of the local church. Biblical counselors are motivated by the compassion of Christ (Mt. 9: 36, 2 Cor. 5: 14-15) and through obeying His commands, (John 14: 21) seek to be salt and light in such a way that others see their good works and glorify their Father in heaven (Mt. 5: 16).”
— Biblical Crisis Counseling: Not If But When by John Babler
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