Facilitating Counseling Groups

Brad Hambrick, ThM, EdD, serves as the Pastor of Counseling at The Summit Church in Durham, NC. He also serves as Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, a council member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition, and has authored several books including God’s Attributes: Rest for Life’s Struggles, and served as general editor for the Becoming a Church that Cares Well for the Abused curriculum.John Chapman, MDiv, serves as the Director of G4 Recovery-Support Group Ministries at The Summit Church in Durham, NC. He holds an MDiv in Biblical Counseling and is pursuing a Doctor of Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. John and his wife Jennifer have two children and live in North Carolina.

"Facilitating Counseling Groups is one of the rare how-to books that answers more questions than it raises. You'll discover how a group's needs reveal the best way to help its members, how to deal with challenging participants and circumstances, what your goals should be for each stage of your group, and more. Facilitating finally takes the mystery out of leading counseling groups."Sam Hodges IV, President, Church Initiative (GriefShare and DivorceCare)"Almost fifteen years ago I started biblical counseling in a group format. It is one of the most impactful things a church can do to build a soul-care culture. Brad and John have laid out a helpful step-by-step approach to getting group-based discipleship and care going in your church. This book is long overdue, and I recommend it to anyone considering building a recovery or soul-care ministry that includes a group format." Garrett Higbee, President, Soul Care Consulting; director, Lead Healthy Retreats (TSNI)"I'm often asked, 'How can I get equipped for ministry?' Facilitating Counseling Groups is one of the best group-based ministry-equipping tools I've ever read! It provides detailed, practical guidance from two leaders who have been equipped personally through years in the trenches of face-to-face ministry with sufferers and sinners. This book gives you priceless wisdom for your ministry tool belt."Ellen Mary Dykas, Director of Equipping for Ministry to Women, Harvest USA; author of Jesus and Your Unwanted Journey: Wives Finding Comfort after Sexual Betrayal"Facilitating Counseling Groups is a comprehensive guide for churches who want to train lay leaders on how to facilitate group-based counseling ministry using the G4 model, which emphasizes targeted discipleship. I highly recommend this excellent resource to all church leaders who want to bring healing and hope to those in their congregation who are hurting and need more support. This is the best-kept secret that the church needs today."Shannon Kay McCoy, Biblical Counseling Director, Valley Center Community Church; council member, Biblical Counseling Coalition; author of Help! I'm A Slave to Food"For those who have no experience with group counseling, this book is highly accessible. For those looking to enhance their existing groups ministry, this book is remarkably comprehensive. As more biblical counselors embrace the validity of groups, this book will surely become THE guide for facilitating from a biblical perspective."David and Krista Dunham, Counselors, Sparrow & Heart Soul Care; authors of Table for Two: Biblical Counsel for Eating Disorders