Friends of the Bridegroom
A GUIDE FOR LAY PASTORAL COUNSELLORS INCLUDING PASTORS, CELL AND YOUTH GROUP LEADERS AND SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS.
This book is for members of local churches. Dr.Lee Bee Teik writes with two aims in mind: to fan Christs compassion for men and women who carry the burden and baggage of unresolved emotional-spiritual problems, and to place a tool in the hands of lay people constrained by the love of God, so that they may more effectively help their brethren in need.
Aptly titled, Friends of the Bridegroom prepares and instructs the pastoral counsellor in his task of leading the hurting and the wounded to the Bridegroom for reconciliation and restoration.
An excellent guide for pastors, cell/youth leaders and Sunday School teachers who aspire to learn that they may lead men and women into the Bridegrooms glorious love, freedom and light.
About the author
Dr.Lee Bee Teik, a former medical doctor, is the director of Reconre - a ministry founded on Christs ministry of reconciliation. She is married to Dr.Hwa Yung, Principal of Seminari Theologi Malaysia, and they have three children. She continues as a full-time homemaker as she guides small group quiet retreats, writes and practices home-based pastoral counselling.
Some details of the contents:
Part I
| Chapter 1 | Perspectives in Pastoral Counselling |
| Chapter 2 | Understanding & Integration of Biblical Faith and Scientific Psychology |
What Really Bothers Us? The Problems We Face
| Chapter 3 | Who Is God To Us? Our Distorted Image of God |
| Chapter 4 | Concept of Adult Children Anonymous Adams traits |
How Do We Help? Dynamics of the Counselling and Healing Process Flexible Basic Steps
| Chapter 5 | Putting Off Our Sludge Companionship in Pain |
| Chapter 6 | Putting on Christs Ways Renewal of the Mind For Transformation |
PART II - Presenting the Specific Needs
What Is the Problem, mate? Common Problems Faced By Christians
| Chapter 7 | Difficulties in maintaining a sense of forgiveness and the assurance of salvation. Difficulties in surrendering to God. Intellectual doubts and questions arising from emotional and/or spiritual roots. |
| Chapter 8 | Perfectionism |
Common Issues Faced in Churches and Society
| Chapter 9 | Human Sexuality A Well Known Secret |
| Chapter 10 | Verbal Communication Easily Taken for Granted |
| Chapter 11 | Rapid Short-Term Marital Counselling For Busy Pastors and Lay Pastoral Counsellors |
| Chapter 12 | Living as Singles in the 21st Century Community Its Implications and Responses |
| Chapter 13 | Nervous Breakdown Silent Sufferers Ignored |
| Chapter 14 | Addictions Unravelling the Mysteries |
| Chapter 15 | Caring for Carers Changes and Burnout - the Long Haul |
Epilogue: Which Way Forward?
Hope for Pastoral Counsellors and Counsellees
Ethics, Trends and Future for Pastoral Counselling
Notes
Workbook
Price: RM30.00 per copy [excluding postage]
Where Do We Stand?
The Relationship between Pastoral Counselling and Secular Counselling