Ministries | Prayer Counseling
Experience the power of real and permanent change
What Is Prayer Counseling?
› It is a Bible-based process not a psychologically driven method.
› It relies upon Jesus Christ, who is the Truth that sets us free. True healing comes when lies are exposed by divine truth.
› It depends upon prayer to connect us with the power of Jesus to affect change.
› It depends upon the Holy Spirit’s anointing, wisdom and power to lead and guide into all truth. The Holy Spirit is the ultimate counselor and the ultimate comforter.
› It focuses on God’s law and God’s grace, which allows true guilt to work, bringing us to true repentance and forgiveness.
› It cooperates with the Biblical truths of redemption, justification, sanctification and transformation.
› It seeks to establish a Christ-based identity for all sons and daughters of the heavenly Father.
There are many issues that can be dealt with in a prayer counseling session.
You are free to bring up any of the issues that are personally affecting or interrupting the flow of your life. Common issues are often marriage, family, relational, emotional, spiritual and sexual. As prayer counselors, we will discern and assess your situation in order to apply appropriate truth and ministry.
Do I Need Prayer Counseling?
› You have tried professional counseling but with little or no resolution of the real issues.
› You find yourself in pain and need and nowhere to turn, or no one to talk to.
› You have had a need, pain or concern for a while and despite all of your efforts there has been no change.
› You have prayed and talked with others, but the change and relief is minimal.
› You have repeatedly gone forward to the altar in church for prayer, but found no lasting breakthrough.
› You want Godly, Biblical and Spirit-filled counsel.
› You have unresolved issues from your past.
› You cannot seem to shake a habit or addiction.
› You cannot seem to find your destiny or life purpose
What situations can Prayer Counseling help with?
- Abuse
- Addictions
- ADD / ADHD / OCD
- Anger
- Anxiety Disorders
- Childhood wounds
- Depression
- Divorce Recovery
- Eating disorders
- Fear
- Grief and Loss
- Marital Communication & Conflict resolution
- Premarital preparation
- Pornography issues
- Suicidal thoughts
How does Prayer Counseling differ from other counseling approaches or techniques?
Prayer Counseling creates a unique context wherein the counselee is connected with the presence of Father God through the personalized ministry of Jesus. Just as Jesus did only what he saw His Father doing [John 5:19], a prayer counselor will seek to help you discern what the heavenly Father wishes to do in your life and then will guide you to participate with Him in His work of grace.
Our desire is to help you overcome past hurts and experiences that prevent you from living a spiritually and emotionally healthy life. Prayer Counseling ministers to root issues, not just symptoms.
What does a session cost?
A donation made to Grove Christian Center is requested. Following is a guideline for session offerings.
Person: $60 for 90 minutes
Couple: $75 for 90 minutes
Family: $95 for 90 minute
How do I begin the process of Prayer Counseling?
Download and complete the Life History Form (pdf)
Call the church office at 763-420-4271 to make an appointment
or email Associate Pastor of Counseling Tim Berndt
Bring the completed Life History Form to the appointment