The Biblical Discipleship Continuum

by Emily Pinney | Jan 10, 2025 | BCM Articles, BCM Newsletters

The Biblical Discipleship Continuum  “Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly,...

Episode 37: The Value of the Apprenticeship Program (with Chad Nightingale)

by Mike Hanson | Dec 17, 2024 | Podcast

I’m sure you know, Pastor, the heavy responsibility of looking after your flock. There is an expectation that you will have the answers and all the time in the world to counsel each and every member. If you are blessed to have other counselors on your team, it can be...

Episode 32: When to Use Emergency Discipleship (with Greg Wetterlin)

by Mike Hanson | Oct 8, 2024 | Podcast

We often communicate the importance of creating a biblical culture of SoulCare, but what do you do when there’s an urgent need for help — like those 3:00 AM calls when someone is in a literal or figurative emergency room, facing addiction, substance abuse,...

Episode 31: The Advantages of Training Your Lay Pastors (with Don & Rosie Pierson)

by Mike Hanson | Sep 24, 2024 | Podcast

How often when someone comes to us for help do we direct them to the pastor or lead counselor? What happens when their schedule gets full or they get overwhelmed? Joining me for this conversation about the advantages of sending your lay elders to receive training are...

Episode 26: Tools to Become the Biblical Counselor You Were Meant to Be (with Julie Wieland & Rosie Pierson)

by Mike Hanson | Jul 16, 2024 | Podcast

Many pastors are burned out, have limited margins, and come from a seminary that didn’t necessarily train and equip them for the counseling aspect of SoulCare. The need for gifted people who are not only good counselors but also enjoy coaching and mentoring...