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Serving in the Biblical Counseling Ministry

Equipped to Care for the Body of Christ

Biblical counseling is one of the primary ways Redeemer Bible Church cares for the hearts of our people with compassion, wisdom, and the sufficient truth of God’s Word. Serving in this ministry is a profoundly meaningful opportunity to walk alongside others through life’s trials, point them to Christ, and apply Scripture to real struggles.

If you have been encouraged by biblical counseling yourself, or feel a burden to see others receive wise and faithful care, we invite you to prayerfully consider joining us. You do not need to be an expert to begin. Our pathway is designed to help faithful, invested members grow in the confidence and wisdom needed to care for others well.

Why Consider Serving?

Many in our church are navigating suffering, grief, conflict, fear, and confusion. Serving here is a beautiful opportunity to enter those hard moments with gentleness, helping people see how the hope of Christ speaks to everyday life. It is an exciting next step to move from learning about the Word to actively helping others grow in it.

Wondering if you are qualified or ready? That is exactly why our training and certification process exists—to equip humble, teachable members to serve effectively!

The Heart of a Biblical Counselor

Those who serve are not simply offering advice; they are prayerfully coming alongside brothers and sisters in Christ. A faithful counselor listens carefully, speaks truth lovingly, prays dependently, and points others to Jesus. The goal is not merely to solve problems, but to help people grow in worship, obedience, endurance, and faith.

What Serving Looks Like

Approved counselors have the privilege of:
  • Meeting intentionally with individuals, couples, or families for dedicated counseling sessions.
  • Supporting people through heavy seasons of suffering, grief, or temptation with steady, listening, understanding care.
  • Connecting Scripture to life by helping counselees practically address struggles like anxiety, depression, addiction, or relational challenges using the Word of God. 
  • Managing an agenda by organizing the situation and working through specific topics.

You are never alone: Counselors serve under the direct leadership of Redeemer’s biblical counseling ministry. You will never be left to carry difficult situations by yourself, but will be fully supported through supervision, encouragement, and pastoral guidance. Your comfort level and abilities will always determine what types of counseling situations you will receive.

Who Can Serve & How to Begin

To ensure everyone seeking help receives consistent, Scripture-rooted care, all counselors must be faithful RBC members who complete our biblical counseling certification and a ministry application. Certification prepares you with theological clarity and practical skill.

Your First Step: Pursue biblical counseling training by taking the Principles of Biblical Counseling class offered every year! Click the button below to learn more about the process and see if this ministry is a good fit for your current season of life.

Have Questions?

Whether you feel ready to begin or are simply curious about what serving might look like, we would love to talk with you. We are happy to help you discern if this is the right next step for you!

For questions about serving, certification, or the application process, please contact: certification@redeemeraz.org