Personal Counsellor Consultants Available
Word of Faith Ministries
International (Australia)
Word of Faith Charity: ®
PERSONAL
DISCIPLESHIP/COUNSELLING Right to Minister Agreement
Our primary objective is to equip individuals
for the purpose of building up the Body of Christ and assist in empowering men,
women, children, and families to have a greater impact on the communities they
serve. This is accomplished by providing Christ-centred, Bible-based
guidance—Psychotherapy®.
We press forward to show
individuals their freedom from enslaving mental, emotional and spiritual
conflicts by placing a special emphasis on IDENTITY MATTERS. The counselling
style is direct, honest and truly biblical.
Each ministry session is
designed to provide the client with an experience that centres upon the integration
process of strong biblical Truth, faith, and what a Transformational
Biblical Worldview & Exchanged Life Development. The indwelt Christian will
become more established and pronounced in their Christian faith and become
acutely aware of their self-life behaviour and how it wars against the Word of
God. We discover this in the Profile of Man:
This
counselling/discipleship are offered to all - Christians and non-Christians
alike. It is particularly helpful for those interested in learning how to
effectively use the Word of God in a discipleship/ministry setting, in gaining
personal help, as well as furthering oneself in the equipping process of being
a minister of the Gospel. This is a perfect intern environment for
undergraduate and graduate students.
When a client applies for
counselling (person-to-person, phone, or Internet), they are agreeing to what
our ministry calls THE RIGHT TO MINISTER.
RIGHT TO MINISTER
Our discipleship exists to
glorify God in and through the lives of its helpers and those who come for
help. Our mission is to provide a unique, dynamic, bible-based discipleship
service that God can use to transform lives. Though the approach is not new,
the unique methods used have been prov en repeatedly to be effective. Our team
presses on toward showing
Word of Faith Charity
Staff-People show to be set free from enslaving mental and emotional conflicts
through scriptural teachings and consultations.
People come to us
primarily through word-of-mouth. God working through this ministry accomplishes
the significant changes in the lives of those who come for help. Our biblical
disciples/counsellors are trained in the application of scriptural Truth
regarding the Exchanged Life – “Not I, but Christ.” Our workers do not necessarily hold degrees
in psychology or are licensed by the state – which usually prohibits the
application of Jesus Christ being the only way, truth and life. We do not take the position that all problems
are “spiritual,” but do believe that most “presenting problems” have a basic
spiritual factor.
You have come for Biblical
Exchanged Life counselling/discipleship and we do not consider that we have the
“right” to minister to you unless you give us that right. Please read the
following statements before contacting us for discipleship:
1. AREAS OF LIFE
We see biblical
counselling/discipleship affecting seven areas of life: SPIRITUAL,
PSYCHOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, FINANCIAL, MARITAL, and PARENTAL. Personal
problems often overlap several of these areas. Therefore, we ask your
permission to go into any or all of these areas to the degree necessary to come
to a solution of the problem.
2. DIRECTIVE
COUNSELLING While careful listening
with empathy is a definite part of the ministry process, our biblical counsel
is direct in nature. The style and approach to assisting needy people is
straightforward and direct. Our goal is not to offend, but to use the strength
of the Word to address the “issues” at large. This means that definite
direction and assignments are given, which are based on the teachings and
principles of the Scriptures.
3. CREDENTIALS
The word “counselling” is
often associated with the ideas of “licensed” counsellors. We do not take the
stand that “ministers of the Gospel” must be certified with a state agency to
be qualified to administer counsel to the hurting. It should be understood that
our ministry may or may not use “state certified” counsellors/ministers to
assist you. However the oversight is fully qualified and training is by a licensed
counselling psychotherapist, with government recognition
4. NO DECISIONS
No decisions will be made
for you. You are the one(s) who will decide what you will do with the teaching
given to you. However, if there is persistence in ignoring the instruction
given by
“Word of Faith Charity”
staff or a refusal to complete assignments, the question may be raised as to
the advisability to continuing the biblical counselling process.
5. FINANCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
We do not charge for
servicing you with the Gospel. “Word of Faith Charity” non-profit. We would be
honoured to receive gifts and donations to assist us in accomplishing our
mission (make use of any donation button on our website)
6. TIME FACTOR
Each session lasts from 60
to 90 minutes. We do not have a definite minimum or maximum number of sessions
required, but we will not keep you coming beyond a reasonable time. If outside
help is needed in areas where other services have special expertise, referrals
will be made.
7. APPARENT REGRESSION
It frequently happens
(though not always) that as a person begins to follow biblical Christ As-Life
principles, the life experience may actually get worse. This is no reason to
quit or think that you are not making progress. On the contrary, it may be an
indication that you ARE making progress. When a person’s life situation is
unmanageable, there is usually the need for unlearning and undoing certain
things, so that progress can be made in a new direction. We mention this so
that you will not be surprised and/or disheartened.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY &
OUR CODE OF PRACTICE:
We are committed to a rule
of confidentiality regarding what is discussed and we do have a code of
practice hanging on the wall at all times for people to see. However, certain
qualifications apply. Where further insight or guidance is needed, your
disciples/counsellor may consult with other staff members-team members.
Secondly, where a crime has been or is being committed, particularly against a
minor, it is required by law to report such activity. Further, knowledge of a
threatened act of violence against someone also may be reported. Finally, when
a counsellor is ministering to multiple family members, there typically is an
“overlapping” of counselling data that is exchanged.
When conducting
“family/group counselling,” it is difficult to manage the personal data
exchange. Your disciple is committed to encourage all group participants to
keep the spoken data within the confines of the group. It needs to be
understood that your disciple cannot be responsible for “gossip” within family
or group members.
Word of Faith Charity| P.O. Box 316 Plumpton,
New South Wales, 2761 Australia
9. MUTUAL TERMINATION
We ask that you seriously consider the
teaching given. If you decide not to
continue your counselling, we ask that you follow the guidelines contained
within the Scriptures and share your concerns with your counsellor. First,
share your concerns one-on-one before terminating or bring a third party into
the process. These guidelines are set in place in order to resolve conflicts
according to biblical guidelines. It is your disciple’s desire for you to
receive help even if you choose not to use our services. We advance
congratulations to complete this course and receive you accreditation
certificate issued by Rev.Dr. BrianRichards,a.i.p.c.[M.A.C.A.]
Word of Faith Ministries International
(Australia) & Word of Faith Charity. ®
Christ-centred,
Bible-based guidance—Psychotherapy®
Applicant’s Signature Date
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