After decades of ministry, I knew I was hitting a wall. I could seldom get a full night’s sleep. I had stomach pain despite healthy eating and tears would flow at odd times… FOUNDATION When counseling missionaries, I want to be sure they have a solid support base, a stool with several legs, if you
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. . . And God saw everything that He had made, and behold, it was very good.Genesis 1:1, 31a BCMW EventsRecentJuly 2023 Two MABC courses, Methods and Counseling Cases & Observation, were taught by Cecilio Eleazar at Presbyterian Theological SeminaryJuly 2023 CLT Module 1
As the ministry of BCM Worldwide (BCMW) continues to expand to the far corners of the globe, Bryan and Susan Nevin have the opportunity of ministering to Christian brothers and sisters in Mexico, just to the south of the border with the U.S. Bryan's story displays a deep and abiding passion to see the nations not only hear the gospel and come to Christ as Savior, but also to develop deep and personal relationships with the Lord that bleed into local church communities and beyond. . .
Javan Payne is convinced that biblical counseling is essential for teaching disciples of Christ to “obey all that Jesus commanded.” He believes that the Word of God, namely the Bible, is sufficient for everything that it speaks to, and it speaks to all life. It “is not just sufficient in some abstract, academic sense but every moment of every day, it is sufficient!” Therefore, Javan heartily desires that “people will understand this reality and not limit the scope of Scripture.” . . .
“We had a front row seat to God’s work with missionaries around the world through our documentary projects. We listened to so many missionary stories and heard their heartaches and struggles. We knew God’s Word had the answers but didn’t know how to help them,” stated Krista, “Because we felt like we didn’t have the answers in our own marriage.” Through this, God led Joel and Krista to Biblical counseling, and their hearts rejoiced as Scripture-driven soul care revolutionized their marriage. . .
Historic events, as they progressively occur among all people group, tribes, nations, and tongues, do not happen by accident or chance as some may argue. The exclusivity of divine providential sovereignty over history must be acknowledged. The story of the rise of biblical counseling as a movement in Brazil is an example of God’s providential dealings among Brazilians. . .
Tom Sugimura lives in southern California with his wife, Amanda, and their four children. He is a team member with the biblical counseling training ministry, BCM Worldwide (BCMW), and trains in various places worldwide. In addition, Tom is a vocational pastor at New Life Church in Woodland Hills, CA. Since the summer following his high
From the early years of his ministry, biblical counseling became the driving vigor for Roberto’s ministry to God’s people. He is convinced that the words the Holy Spirit spoke through Apostle Paul to Timothy are trustworthy and worthy of acceptance for the world today, namely that “All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Tim 3:16-17 ESV). . . .
Dennis Pires and his wife of 15 years, Ivette, serve as one of the BCM Worldwide (BCMW) Coordinators in Brazil. At the early age of 19, Dennis sensed the Lord calling him to Christian ministry. While Dennis did not know how or where the Lord intended to use him, he was convinced of this call.
Both Tom and Patty have had a heart to serve in Uganda since the Lord called them to a life in the ministry of biblical soul care. Being local Southern Californians, Their passion for ministry at home matches one of their hearts’ greatest desires, to see the ministry of the Word taught to local pastors in Uganda so their churches are strengthened and more lives are brought to Christ.
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“…what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.”
2 Timothy 2:2
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